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US Airways to cut flight movies.

US Airways to Charge $2 for Water, Soda, Coffee, and Juice

US Airways to Charge for FIRST Checked Bag

$3 for a soft drink coming soon to US Airways? | The Flying Critic.

Press Release from US Airways:

Fleet service employees at US Airways (NYSE:LCC) have ratified a single agreement that brings all of the airline's ramp and baggage employees to one labor contract. US Airways now has ratified contracts with all 11,000 of its International Association of Machinists (IAM)-represented employees.

Tip to: Today in the Sky

US Airways loses $236 million:

-- The Company reported a first quarter 2008 net loss of $236 million, or ($2.56) per share. Excluding net special items, the net loss was $239 million or ($2.60) per share.

-- The first quarter loss was driven by higher oil prices. Had jet fuel prices remained constant versus the first quarter 2007, US Airways' fuel expenses including realized gains on fuel hedging instruments would have been $260 million lower.

US Airways pilot whose gun went off to be fired

PlaneBuzz reports that ALPA has lost the pilot representation election at US Airways by about 500 votes.  Hasn't hit mainstream media yet... only a matter of time. 

Added: And now the USAPA website is reporting their win.

US Airways to start charging extra for some coach seats