The FAA proposes a $ 584,375 fine against United after the airline allegedly transferred 13 employees from safety-sensitive positions before receiving the results of their drug and alcohol testing. Share2 Comments 0 A United Airlines plane takes off from San Francisco International Airport in April. The FAA has accused the company of not following proper procedures for drug testing for employees. (Paul Sakuma, The Associated Press / June 18, 2011) By Hugo MartÃn, Los Angeles...
A crowd of travelers were stranded at the United Airlines terminal at O'Hare International Airport on Friday due to an apparent interruption of check-in airline kiosks. A spokesman for United Airlines confirmed a power outage was affecting the system airline reservation, but would not talk of delays or cancellations. "UA experienced team cuts interrupting outputs, processing of the airport and reservations ... working to resolve the problem," the airline said in a tweet. Los Angeles...
An apparent storm hit the center of one of the largest cities in Massachusetts Wednesday morning, scattering debris, toppling trees, workers and terrifying residents. No injuries were reported immediately. Thomas Walsh, spokesman for Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, told The Associated Press that he was looking out the window of entry habitat around 4:30 pm when he saw the funnel. "I could ponder this mass of garbage floating mist on the strings of circular, cylindrical," he said. After the...