As airlines try to survive an unprecedented crisis that's stripped 94% of their demand and sidelined thousands of workers, the industry's trying to assure passengers that when they fly again, it will be safe. But a patchwork of policies is leaving passengers with questions about safety and crews with few options to enforce them.
Inform, Don't Enforce: The Patchwork Of Policy Air Crews Want Changed
Air crew unions want a federal mandate on policies to protect crew and passengers on flights. The FAA suggests that's not under its jurisdiction.
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Posted: 7:40 p.m. EDT May 13, 2020
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