All airline strike Content

• Flight Attendant Vote Is Bad for Flyers
  November 21, 2012 2:18 pm
  US Airways' flight attendants have authorized a strike, signaling disgruntled workers and a hitch in US Airways' hostile bid to merge with American. read more
• Beware! It's Strike Season in Europe
  September 16, 2010 9:43 am
  French labor is striking, and delayed flights, stopped trains, and traffic jams are distinct possibilities. Will this happen in other European countries, and should you avoid travel there? read more
• Labor Tensions Escalate at American
  August 25, 2010 1:13 pm
  In rejecting the airline's latest contract offer, American's mechanics have set the stage for a showdown. But both sides seem inclined to avoid a strike. read more
• U.K. Airport Worker Strike Could Cripple System
  August 16, 2010 12:03 pm
  Both sides are in talks to avoid an airport worker strike that could shut down Heathrow and send delays and cancellations rippling throughout Europe. read more
• 5,000 Free Frequent Flyer Miles From Spirit
  June 21, 2010 2:14 pm
  In the aftermath of Spirit's six-day strike, the airline is offering free frequent flyer miles to lure back disaffected flyers. Is it worth signing up to get them? read more
• With Spirit Strike Over, Who's Next?
  June 18, 2010 1:13 pm
  Spirit is back in the air as of today, ending nearly a week of canceled flights and frustrated passengers, but labor tensions are simmering at other airlines, too. read more
• Spirit, Pilots Reach Deal, Flights Resume Friday
  June 17, 2010 7:55 am
  Spirit and its pilots have a tentative agreement that will end the nearly weeklong strike and allow the airline to resume flights tomorrow. read more
• Spirit, Pilots Resume Talks as Airline Furloughs Crew
  June 16, 2010 12:13 pm
  Both sides returned to negotiations Tuesday in an effort to end the now five-day strike. But things have turned ugly now that over 600 flight attendants have been laid off. read more
• Spirit Canceling Flights as Strike Appears Likely
  June 11, 2010 10:27 am
  Spirit said it had a backup plan to provide service during a strike, but with a possible pilot walkout in less than 24 hours, the ultra-low-cost-carrier has begun canceling flights. read more
• Spirit Airlines' Pilots Could Strike This Weekend
  June 9, 2010 10:52 am
  Spirit airlines and its pilots have been in negotiations over a new contract for years, but now a strike could come as early as Saturday. But Spirit claims to have a backup plan in place. read more
• British Airways Strike Continues, Costing Millions
  June 7, 2010 10:38 am
  British Airways' cabin crew strike has entered its 20th day, and has cost the airline over $200 million. But it also hasn't been as disruptive as many people feared. read more
• Labor Issues Simmering at American, Strike Coming?
  May 27, 2010 12:28 pm
  Things are getting tense between American and its flight attendants, and the airline is training management as replacement cabin crew in case there's a strike. read more
• British Airways' Cabin Crew Strikes
  May 24, 2010 10:40 am
  British Airways' cabin crew walked out, as promised, after last-ditch negotiations this weekend did not produce an agreement. This comes just days after the airline posted a $600 million loss for 2009. read more
• British Airways Strike Back on?
  May 20, 2010 10:27 am
  Monday's court ruling that invalidated a cabin crew strike at British Airways has been overturned, opening the door for strikes, perhaps as soon as next week. read more
• British Airways' Cabin Crew Ready to Strike Again
  May 17, 2010 1:54 pm
  British Airways is heading to court, again, in an attempt to stop its cabin crew union from going on strike. Will this seemingly endless drama ever stop? read more
• Good News on Lufthansa, British Airways Strikes
  April 9, 2010 10:38 am
  Lufthansa's pilots called off a planned four-day strike, and talks between British Airways and its cabin crew union may finally have taken a positive turn. read more
• British Airways Strikes Back at Striking Crew
  March 24, 2010 3:15 pm
  British Airways has permanently revoked the traveling privileges of individuals who participated in this past weekend's three-day strike. That should make negotiations easier. read more
• Air France Strike Called Off
  March 23, 2010 3:08 pm
  Air France has averted its cabin crew's so-called solidarity strike, which was to coincide with the second of two British Airways cabin crew strikes. read more
• British Airways Strike Looms; Air France, Too?
  March 19, 2010 10:42 am
  On the eve of British Airways' planned strike, Air France cabin crew, who are also unhappy with working conditions, has announced a concurrent "solidarity strike." read more
• British Airways Cabin Crew to Strike (Again)
  March 12, 2010 11:18 am
  British Airways' cabin crew, Unite, announced it will go on strike for seven days later this month, following an unsuccessful strike attempt this past December. read more