State of the Airlines

Wednesday, February 02, 2005

NEWS: And the Hits Just Keep Coming at US Airways

US Airways announced the first round of cuts for their mechanics, cleaners and stock cleaners...802 people in Pittsburgh hit the bricks today. I say the first round because the their plan calls for approximately 1800 people to be laid off nationwide. There is a little good news here in that US Airways did commit to keeping the Pittburgh maintenance center open and thus save some 600 plus jobs in the area. But its not a very comfy time for these folks right now. My prayers are with you all.