Author Archives: The Pilot Partisan Agenda

Helping Heroes Fly Act Passes House!

Posted on May 21, 2013

The Air Line Pilots Association, International, thanks Representative Gabbard for her leadership in passage of the “Helping Heroes Fly Act,” which is a common-sense measure to ensure that our nation’s heroes can pass through airport security with the respect and … Continue reading →

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Senator Wyden Calls for Investigation of Oil Market Manipulation

Posted on May 17, 2013

Today, Senator Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking him to investigate the alleged price manipulation of the oil markets by three major oil companies in Europe.  … Continue reading →

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ALPA Hails House Proposal to Prevent Abu Dhabi Customs Preclearance Facility

Posted on May 15, 2013

WASHINGTON—The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), commends actions taken by the House Homeland Security Committee today to require additional oversight of U.S. overseas preclearance facility agreements entered into by U.S. and foreign governments. In a voice vote today, the … Continue reading →

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Senators speak out on Abu Dhabi pre-clearance facility

Posted on May 9, 2013

Eleven Senators sent a letter to Secretary Napolitano yesterday questioning the administration’s authority to proceed with the creation of a CBP pre-clearance facility in Abu Dhabi. ALPA has been actively urging members of Congress to weigh in with the Administration … Continue reading →

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Congressmen fight to keep air service agreements out of trade deal

Posted on May 1, 2013

Today, Rep. Michaud, Rep. Jones, Rep. Grimm, and Rep. Foster circulated a bipartisan letter asking the U.S. trade representative to leave aviation out of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) deal currently being negotiated between the U.S. and E.U.  Air service … Continue reading →

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ALPA Responds to Government’s Announcement of Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Posted on April 30, 2013

OTTAWA – The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the Human Resources and Skills Development (HRSDC) and Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism departments of changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. … Continue reading →

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ALPA Congratulates Transportation Secretary Nominee Anthony Foxx

Posted on April 29, 2013

WASHINGTON—Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) welcomes President Obama’s appointment today of Anthony Foxx to serve as the next Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary. “Strong government leadership and partnerships are essential to the advancement … Continue reading →

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ALPA Commends Swift Passage of the Reducing Flight Delays Act

Posted on April 26, 2013

WASHINGTON–Capt. Lee Moak, president of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement commending the swift passage of the Reducing Flight Delays Act, which gives the U.S. Secretary of Transportation the ability to transfer funds within the … Continue reading →

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ALPA Supports the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013

Posted on April 26, 2013

ALPA supports the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 and urges its swift passage in the House after last night’s passage in the Senate. Airline pilots, our passengers, the communities we serve, and our airlines, are thankful for the leadership of Senators … Continue reading →

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Gulf Carriers Make Aggressive Moves in Canada

Posted on April 25, 2013

Recently, Air Canada reported reaching a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airlines – allowing for further expansion for the Gulf Carrier into the North American market.  While on the surface this may deliver some short term financial gains to Air Canada, … Continue reading →

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