Judge Blocks Flight Attendant Strike

A federal judge in New York has blocked a threatened strike by Northwest Airlines flight attendants that could have resulted in some flights being delayed or even canceled. With just hours to go before the flight attendants' Friday deadline, the court prohibited them from implementing any organized work stoppages.

"As summer vacation seasons winds down, this is very welcome news," said Consumer Help Web president Joan Bounacos. "Northwest did a great job weathering their mechanic's strike in 2005, but this could have ruined many people's vacations."

Commenting on Judge Victor Marrero’s decision, Doug Steenland, Northwest's president and chief executive officer, said, “We remain committed to negotiating a consensual agreement with our flight attendants and hope to accomplish that goal in the near future.”

The Labor Day Holiday weekend starts next Friday.

posted by Consumer Help Web Editorial Team at 7:35 PM |