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Pilots Complain That Cash-Strapped Airlines Are Skimping On Fuel
What's the surest way to save money on rising fuel prices? Don't use it! MSNBC has gathered pilot complaints from a database NASA maintains for the FAA, and they show that airlines are challenging pilots' refueling decisions, urging them to carry only the minimum fuel required by FAA regulations in order to reduce the weight of the plane and improve mileage. Pilots, however, have the final say on the matter and some of them are upset that cost-cutting is a factor at all in such a crucial decision. One pilot wrote in his complaint, "It's almost like a contest to see how far we can spread this company thin, and when an accident happens, we'll start reintroducing the safety elements we once had."More »
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United Cancels More Flights—Staffing Issues To Blame?
Today United Airlines canceled almost 60 flights at airports around the country, bringing the airline's total cancellations since December 23rd over 1,100 flights—far more than any of its rivals. United's official excuse is weather, but according to the Reuters, pilots are saying United's decision to scale back staffing has lead to the scheduling disaster. More »
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How Old Should Your Pilot Be?
What if you're 59 years old and you're not ready to retire? It's no big deal for most professions, but for airline pilots it means you're applying for a Canadian pilots license so you can fly with Air India, like Mike Ballard:More »
Ballard said he needs a Canadian license to land a job with Air India that would help offset the pension he lost during United's bankruptcy. While India allows pilots to fly until age 65, authorities there are balking at certifying U.S.-licensed pilots who are no longer eligible to fly for their home airlines.
