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Flight Attendant Union Pushes Federal Mandate To Add Crew On Widebody Jets — FAA Says Staffing Isn’t The Safety Problem

May 16 2026

AFA-CWA wants the government to force airlines to add flight attendants on widebody jets in the name of evacuation safety. But the FAA’s own data says evacuations are already safe, and risks involve passenger bags, communication, blocked exits, smoke, fire, and training — not too few flight attendants.

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American Airlines Board Faces Shareholder Vote To Loosen Management’s Grip After Profits Collapsed 87%

May 15 2026

American Airlines shareholders will vote next month on a board reform that could make it easier for outside candidates to break through management’s slate. The proposal is almost certain to fail — but after profits collapsed 87%, executive pay barely budged, and shareholders lagged the S&P 500 badly, the fact that board accountability is even on the ballot says something.

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