Continental Micronesia Flight Attendants Complete Voting on Tentative Agreement - The results of the ratification vote will be announced once the District Lodge has certified the vote count.  Your Negotiating Committee wants to thank you for your continued solidarity and support.

The IAM will sponsor a Flight Attendant Conference May 30th through June 2nd, 2006, at the IAM William W. Winpisinger Education and Technology Center in Hollywood, MD.  Participants will include your Local Lodge Officers and Grievance Committee Members as well as any flight attendant members who want to attend on a voluntary basis.  Transportation to and from the conference will be provided along with meals and lodging.  Topics at the conference will include contract familiarization, the Family Medical Leave Act and the history of the Union movement in America.  If you would like to attend please contact your Local Lodge President as soon as possible so we can plan for the number of interested participants.  We look forward to seeing you!

Fuel Prices Could Slow Airlines’ Return To Profitability - Higher fuel prices could continue to hurt the airline industry and stall its return to profitability, analysts say. On Wednesday, oil prices climbed to $67 a barrel. "Higher fares are helping, but I'd become more concerned if [oil] goes over $70 and stays there," said Ray Neidl, an analyst with Calyon Securities.

Delta Pilots Authorize Strike - Delta Air Lines pilots voted to authorize a strike in the event that an arbitration panel voids their contract with the company. A ruling is expected from the panel by April 15.

United Rescinds Increase On Business Fares - United Airlines rescinded a $50 increase on one-way business fares after other carriers declined to match it, a spokeswoman said. The airline kept smaller increases on other fares in place.