Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

(Reuters) - American Airlines Group (AAL.O), United Airlines (UAL.N) and other carriers reported strong third-quarter profits on Thursday, helped by falling fuel costs, and mostly shrugged off concerns that Ebola could affect their outlook.

Despite concerns about increased competition in some markets, several major U.S. carriers also signaled they would boost capacity, betting on a steady increase in passenger traffic through next year.

Today it has been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the news media is reporting, that a healthcare worker who attended to the Ebola patient in Dallas has contracted the disease. This healthcare worker traveled on a Frontier Airlines flight on October 13. The CDC has begun contact with the passengers and crew who were aboard this flight.

October 23^rd at Chicago’s Kent College of Law

AFA has been on the frontlines of advocating for civil rights for over half a century, beginning with the fight for gender equality. As part of celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the passage of

This week, the CDC confirmed the “first case of Ebola to be diagnosed in the United States.” An airline passenger, who was not exhibiting signs while onboard the aircraft, was flying from Liberia to Dallas and is currently being treated for the disease in Texas.

Thirteen years ago we promised to never forget the events of September 11, 2001 – to honor those whose lives were lost and ensure the events would never be repeated.

On Tuesday, September 23^rd at 6:30 pm, AFA-CWA is proud to host a reception for our members, executive board, allied organizations, White House and Congressional representatives and the greater DC community.

Watch this special video tribute from our AFA International President.