A miscommunication and bad data may have contributed to last month’s deadly crash near Reagan National Airport.
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Although Southwest has outstanding legal claims against Los Angeles World Airports, the following items are are on the table:Southwest Airlines will
- build a new checked baggage security system
- improve passenger security checkpoints
- refresh passenger waiting areas
- refurbish the baggage claim area
- construct new passenger boarding bridges
- renovate the terminal lobby
Los Angeles World Airports will fund most of the renovations, along with—hopefully—federal grant money. Los Angeles World Airports may give the airline rent credits or by pay a lump sum.
If the lease is signed Southwest will drop legal claims against Los Angeles World Airports; if renovation proceeds, Southwest will pay about $9.5 million in rent the first year, and US Airways will move to Terminal 3.
The Board of Airport Commissioners has approved improvements in “dog-eared” Terminal one.
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Northwest Gets Out of Hot Water Without Cool Cash
A federal investigation has published findings that Northwest Airlines violated FAA safety directives.
The investigation by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel corroborates the allegations of a whistleblower who alleged the carrier had inadequate policies and procedures in 2008. The Office of Special Counsel indicated that FAA inspectors were going to work with Northwest to resolve deficiencies, and close cases with letters of correction rather than penal fines. However two Northwest managers may be disciplined.
