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Major Airlines Cutting Routes

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Recent staffing shortages and route closures by major airlines are causing concern among travelers and businesses. But recently, the labor shortage has started to more visibly impact the providers of higher-level services, specifically airlines. The American Airlines situation should be a wake-up call to employers around the country.

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United Airlines Pilot’s Sick Leave Claim Ruled Infirm

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Michael Moss worked as a pilot for United Airlines. He also held a commission in the armed services’ reserve component and was called to active duty while working for the airline. Moss filed a lawsuit in Illinois federal court claiming the airline violated USERRA by denying sick-time accrual to pilots on military leave.

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U.S. Supreme Court Says Airline Supervisor Is Exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act

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As a Southwest Airlines ramp supervisor, Latrice Saxon’s job duties included supervising, training, and assisting ramp agents responsible for loading and unloading commercial cargo from airplanes. Saxon filed suit against Southwest Airlines for failing to pay ramp supervisors for overtime work under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Airline Pilots Demonstrate Career and Skill Flexibility

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A great example, discussed by Jackie Wattles in an article for CNN Business , is the airline industry. Between fear of exposure to COVID-19 among potential passengers and international and even intranational travel restrictions, demand for airline travel has plummeted, leaving many pilots anxious about their job security.

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What We Can Learn from the Southwest Airlines Fiasco

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Southwest Airlines has a robust, cross-training system that sets itself up for seemingly unparalleled success in its space, yet something preventable like a communication breakdown can entirely derail their operations.

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How Zappos and Southwest Airlines Build Job Applicant Communities

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As an example, consider Southwest Airlines. Due to the decline in air travel as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, the Southwest Airlines careers page doesn’t have any immediate job openings listed at this time, but the website does include an option to join the Southwest Airlines talent community.

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Lessons Learned from United Airlines: How You Can Embrace HR as a True Leadership Partner

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United Airlines faced a variety of scandals in 2017. From a passenger being dragged off a plane to a child being kicked out of a seat, to several pets dying on board, United Airlines needed to figure out a way to improve customer service and reshape its reputation. when it comes to customer satisfaction. Here’s how.

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