Norse Atlantic Airways Takes First Dreamliner Flight to Antarctica
Norse Atlantic Airways Takes First Dreamliner Flight to Antarctica
November 18, 2023 - Norse Atlantic Airways landed a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in rather different conditions than usual on Wednesday. The destination: Antarctica. The landing strip: a “blue ice runway” 3,000 meters (9840 feet) long and 60 meters (100 feet) wide, sculpted from the snow and ice.
Read more »Secretary-Treasurer's Conference
Secretary-Treasurer’s Conference
November 18, 2023 - Earlier this month, over 25 leaders from AFA carriers completed the Advanced Secretary-Treasurer Conference led by International Secretary-Treasurer, Dante Harris.
Read more »Which side are you on? Labor Leaders Testify in the Senate
“Which side are you on?” Labor Leaders Testify in the Senate
November 18, 2023 - AFA President Sara Nelson testified before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) during the hearing, "Standing Up Against Corporate Greed: How Unions are Improving the Lives of Working Families." She was joined by Teamsters President Sean O’Brien and United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain testified.
Read more »AFA Alaska Contract Campaign Expands to Passengers
AFA Alaska Contract Campaign Expands to Passengers
November 18, 2023 - This week, AFA Alaska expanded their contract campaign to distribute information directly to Alaska passengers across all six bases. Mobilization Volunteers leafleted at airports during peak periods, engaging with passengers and handing out flyers.
Read more »Thanksgiving Travel Begins
Thanksgiving Travel Begins
November 18, 2023 - TSA expects to screen more than 30 million travelers over the period, according to a news release, noting the three busiest days have historically been the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after.
Read more »Women and LGBTQ+ Rights Where We Fly, Around the World
Women and LGBTQ+ Rights Where We Fly, Around the World
November 6, 2023 — AFA International Vice President Keturah Johnson was invited by the Biden Administration to attend the the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum.
Read more »AFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
AFA Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November 1, 2023 - November marks the beginning of Native American Heritage Month; a month-long celebration of the histories, cultures, contributions, and achievements of Native Americans to the United States.
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