December 17, 1998
ALPA, Intl
Committees
Local Council meeting turnout
Today’s Local Council meeting drew great attendance of about 160 pilots. AWA Chairman
Bill Franke gave a slide presentation detailing the airline’s 1998 operations as well
as goals for 1999. Those goals include growing the airline, primarily through increased
frequency at PHX and LAS, and enhancing the airline’s partnerships with other
carriers to increase our revenue stream.
A question and answer session turned out to be extremely
informative not only for the pilot group but for Mr. Franke as well. Many pilots used the
opportunity to voice their concerns, suggestions, and questions concerning America
West’s operations. Both the pilots in attendance and the MEC are pleased that as a
result of today’s meeting and the feedback it provided, Mr. Franke has agreed to
communicate more frequently and openly with the MEC and the entire pilot group.
We certainly look forward to more open communication with
Mr. Franke, as well as the entire America West management team.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Franke,
as well as Bernard Han, senior vice president of planning, and Lee Steele, vice president
of flight operations, for their participation at today’s meeting. We would also like
to extend the invitation for your participation in future meetings to help continue the
dialogue between America West management and the pilots.
Level 3 security
Pilots are strongly encouraged to review the Flight
Operations Manual as it specifically relates to terrorism and hijackings. Everyone is also
encouraged to be extremely diligent concerning security measures.
Speaking of security, template devices are being installed
in several cities in which our pilots fly. Some of those devices have been reported to
restrict the size of baggage, thus causing security to detain pilots for security checks.
At the direction of Vice President of Flight Operations Lee Steele, members of management
are working to ensure that none of our pilots are restricted when going through security
at airports with the template devices.
If you encounter any problems with security personnel,
please call Air Carrier Security Committee Chairman Barry Kendrick on the KIT System or at
602-315-1136, so that he may address the situation.
AFA
AFA’s negotiations resume in Washington, D.C. on Monday,
December 21. On the same day, we will launch our ALPA solidarity campaign in support of
the flight attendants. Look for more information next week.
New office manager
Holiday office schedule
That concludes this week’s Hotline update. Fly safe; fly
your contract; and wear your ALPA pin. Thanks for listening.
- Local Council meeting turnout
- Level 3 security
- AFA
- New office manager
- Christmas office schedule
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