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The week-old strike by Northwest Airlines' 6,200 pilots has its roots in a complex history of wage disputes, job security concerns, and shattered trust between the airline and its employees. The two sides have been struggling to reach a settlement for over two years, with the pilots demanding
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Business travelers have experienced only minimal disruptions so far due to the pilots' strike at Northwest Airlines, thanks to increased service from rival carriers at the airline's primary hubs in Detroit and Minneapolis. However, these alternatives can be pricier, and the strike may lead to more severe
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Negotiations between Northwest Airlines and its pilots are ongoing, with the threat of a strike looming large. This would be the first time a major airline has been shut down in the age of fortress hubs, where a single carrier dominates major metropolitan airports. Northwest's control of Detroit,
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As the deadline for a Northwest Airlines pilots' strike approaches, regional authorities and business leaders are warning of a devastating impact on the economy. With over 8 out of 10 flights in and out of Minneapolis and Detroit being Northwest's, the single-largest airline in the region, a
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Stocks plummeted Wednesday as fears of an economic slowdown in Asia, combined with disappointing earnings from Northwest Airlines, offset gains in the computer industry, fueled by Dell's strong quarterly earnings. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped by 21.37, or 0.3 percent, with J.P. Morgan &
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In a strategic move to maintain market competitiveness, several major U.S. airlines have reversed their recent attempts to raise leisure fares by 4 percent. This sudden change comes on the heels of Northwest Airlines Corp. and Trans World Airlines Inc. refusing to comply with the proposed price hike, which
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The airline industry's latest trend has sparked heated debate as major carriers announce global strategic alliances, potentially reducing competition and benefiting only a select few passengers. The alliances between United Airlines and Delta Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways, and Northwest Airlines and Continental Airlines, covering over 70%
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Air travel has become a testing ground for human endurance, where passengers are subjected to numerous delays, cancellations, and deceptions, all in the name of efficiency and profit. Ellen Goodman, a columnist for The Boston Globe, recounts her harrowing experience with Northwest Airlines, where she was held prisoner on the
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Northwest Airlines and Mesaba Aviation Inc. have made a significant announcement regarding the expansion of Mesaba's regional jet fleet. The development will see Mesaba operate 36 Avro RJ85s, a doubling of its current fleet, to provide increased capacity for Northwest. However, this move has sparked concerns among the
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony and the blessing by a Shinto priest marked the re-establishment of Anchorage's scheduled air link with Tokyo after a 14-year hiatus. Northwest Airlines' nonstop flight from Tokyo to Anchorage, which was a highly sought-after service by Alaska officials, is expected to boost tourism and
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Pilots of Northwest Airlines have turned up the pressure on the airline by overwhelmingly authorizing a strike, with over 99% of those voting, or 5,279 pilots, approving the move, according to Paul Omodt, spokesman for the Air Line Pilots Association. The strike authorization comes as contract talks between the
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Northwest Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have voted overwhelmingly to go on strike in an effort to speed up contract negotiations that have dragged on for nearly two years. With a 99% voter turnout, the pilots authorized the strike, citing the need for pay hikes
