Independence Air iClub - Some good news...

Independence Air gets new flight attendants contract

"Independence Air, the low-cost carrier that flies from Stewart Airport, has reached agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants on a new contract.

The contract covers a period of two-and-a-half years, and includes significant quality-of-life improvements for Independence Air’s 560 flight attendants.

While both sides complimented one another for reaching the successful conclusion of negotiations, neither side outlines the specifics of the contract.

“We applaud AFA for their creativity and professionalism in working through the elements of these negotiations while being mindful of the extraordinary economic challenges our company and the entire airline industry must contend with,” said airline President Thomas Moore.

Independence Air offers low fares to 41 destinations utilizing its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport."

http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/IndAir_contr-23Mar05.htm

Seems like they are slowly getting their ducks in a row ... looks like another good step towards gaining stability.

Is it good.. thats one less headache.. no FA strike or sickout

Is it bad.. sounds like whatever the enhancement was.. it will cost IA more and thats the last thing IA needs is more costs

Is it bad.. sounds like whatever the enhancement was.. it will cost IA more and thats the last thing IA needs is more costs

The word on the street is that there were no pay increases, but most of the "quality of life" improvements were in non-monetary categories (ex.. duty time limitations and things that don't cost money or cost very little).

That's how I read it - that it may not necessarily add costs, but improve conditions for staff. But being the situation that they are in - the less headaches the better!