Continental Airlines is recalling some of the pilots it furloughed several years ago, as the company ramps up international flights and replaces retiring older pilots.
Continental spokeswoman Julie King said the airline is recalling 15 of the 147 pilots it furloughed in 2008. In addition, it is putting more than 100 pilots back on active status from the voluntary leaves of absence that they took in 2008.
The recall is occurring as Continental prepares to merge with UAL Corp.’s United Airlines.
Source: CNN
By: nJayM - 26th May 2010 at 17:29
Interesting that the Airline Industry sector is showing a slow but steady climb out of the economic doldrums.
A possible sign that people are again travelling both business and pleasure.
Pity about ash cloud disruption in some parts of Europe though as it has knocked seriously large holes in airline’s cash flow.
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May 26, 2010 at 6:22 am