US Airways Flight Attendants Issue Statement on American – US Airways Merger

American Airlines and US Airways

US Airways Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), issued the following statement today after the official announcement of a merger between US Airways and American Airlines:

“The merger between US Airways and American Airlines holds great opportunities for Flight Attendants. We will raise the bar for our profession and we look forward to working as key partners.

“US Airways Flight Attendants have been instrumental in the overall success of our airline. Our hard work and sacrifices have helped turn US Airways into the thriving airline it is today.

“As full partners in the world’s largest airline, we expect meaningful participation in its benefits. We look forward to working with our colleagues at American in improving wages, benefits, work rules and retirement security for ALL Flight Attendants at the new American.”

Association of Flight Attendants