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Cosmic Radiation Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk for Pilots and Flight Attendants
science5 days ago

Cosmic Radiation Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk for Pilots and Flight Attendants

A JAMA Internal Medicine study analyzing nearly 13 million US deaths (2020–2024) across 503 occupations found pilots and flight attendants had the highest shares of radiation‑related cancer deaths, with flight attendants about 1.5 times and pilots about 1.36 times more likely to die from these cancers than workers overall. The pattern spanned multiple radiation‑linked cancers, but experts caution that this is an association, not causation, and important data such as cumulative flight hours, specific radiation doses, routes, and lifestyle factors were not available. The study underscores a need for better monitoring of occupational radiation exposure and long‑term research, rather than immediate changes to cancer screening guidelines.

via Yahoo|
#cancer-mortality#flight-attendants#ionizing-radiation
Cosmic radiation at high altitude linked to higher cancer deaths among flight crews
health6 days ago

Cosmic radiation at high altitude linked to higher cancer deaths among flight crews

A JAMA Internal Medicine study analyzing over 12 million death certificates found that flight attendants have the highest percentage of deaths from radiation-related cancers, with pilots second; about 6.9% of flight attendant deaths and 6.7% of pilot deaths were due to these cancers, versus 5% in the general workforce. The study attributes this to cosmic radiation exposure at high flight altitudes and notes limitations such as unknown individual exposures and potential death-certification misclassifications, with jetlag-related circadian disruption possibly contributing. The FAA acknowledges crew exposure but has no federal dose limits or monitoring. The authors and experts call for better education and health surveillance for high-altitude aviation workers, including annual skin exams and earlier mammograms for women.

via CNN|
#aviation#cancer#flight-attendants
Google Lands Spirit's Worker Data Auction, Prompting Flight Attendant Privacy Alarm
technology6 days ago

Google Lands Spirit's Worker Data Auction, Prompting Flight Attendant Privacy Alarm

Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy led to a $10 million auction of a vast, de-identified archive of Spirit employees’ emails, HR, payroll, and other workplace data (roughly 100 million emails); a third‑party scrubber will remove PII before transfer, and Google says it will not re-identify the data. The Association of Flight Attendants objects, arguing worker confidentiality isn’t adequately protected and asking the court to exclude flight-attendant data and require safeguards; Google maintains it aims to protect data, but privacy concerns linger, with a September court hearing to decide the sale.

via Ars Technica|
#de-identification#flight-attendants#google
Cosmic radiation linked to higher cancer risk for flight crews, study finds
health6 days ago

Cosmic radiation linked to higher cancer risk for flight crews, study finds

A JAMA Internal Medicine analysis of death certificates finds flight attendants have about 50% higher odds, and pilots about 36% higher odds, of dying from radiation‑related cancers than the general workforce. The study covers cancers linked to radiation exposure (including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and various solid tumors) and reports absolute risks of about 6.9% for flight attendants and 6.7% for pilots (vs. 5% in the general population). Limits include unknown personal exposure levels and potential misclassification; experts and unions urge better monitoring and preventive care such as regular skin exams and earlier mammograms for high‑altitude workers.

via KSL.com|
#aviation#cancer#flight-attendants
Cosmic Rays at Sky-High Altitudes Elevate Cancer Risk for Flight Crew
health8 days ago

Cosmic Rays at Sky-High Altitudes Elevate Cancer Risk for Flight Crew

A JAMA Internal Medicine study analyzing death certificates of 12.7 million people (2020–2024) across 503 occupations finds aircrew—flight attendants and pilots—have the highest share of radiation-related cancers, likely due to cosmic radiation exposure at altitude. Flight attendants were about 50% more likely and pilots about 36% more likely to die from radiation-related cancers than other workers. Ground-based roles like nuclear technologists had lower radiation-related risk. The study underscores a need for better monitoring and protections for aircrew, noting US policy currently has no federal dose limits or routine monitoring for aircrew radiation exposure.

via sciencealert.com|
#cosmic-radiation#flight-attendants#health
WestJet Flight Attendants End Strike After Tentative Wage Pact
business22 days ago

WestJet Flight Attendants End Strike After Tentative Wage Pact

Canada’s CUPE union representing 4,400 WestJet flight attendants reached a tentative wage agreement with the airline, ending a strike that had led to hundreds of canceled flights. Details will be shared with members ahead of a ratification vote; the deal reportedly expands pay to cover time at check-in as well as in-flight work and includes general wage increases. WestJet had canceled about 615 flights through Aug. 4 amid the disruption, and previously offered a 13% raise this year followed by 2.5% annually through 2029 plus additional pay for all hours worked.

via NBC News|
#business#canada#flight-attendants
WestJet faces potential weekend walkout over pre-takeoff pay
business24 days ago

WestJet faces potential weekend walkout over pre-takeoff pay

WestJet flight attendants could strike as soon as Sunday over pay for pre-takeoff duties (ground pay). CUPE 8125 has issued a 72-hour strike notice while talks continue. WestJet is offering free changes and refunds for affected travelers, and has canceled some flights to minimize disruption; Encore and codeshare services are not affected. If a strike happens, Canadian rules require rebooking on the next available flight, with refunds or re-accommodation as applicable.

via BBC|
#business#cupe-8125#flight-attendants
First-Class Upgrade Realities: Timing, Status, and a Neat Look, Not Bribes
travel1 month ago

First-Class Upgrade Realities: Timing, Status, and a Neat Look, Not Bribes

A veteran flight attendant explains that upgrades are usually decided hours before boarding based on airline priority and frequent-flyer status. If priorities are equal, early online check-in can win an upgrade, and solo travelers are easier to accommodate. Dressing neatly can help you avoid being overlooked, but a great outfit alone isn’t a guarantee, and bribes or claims like a honeymoon don’t work.

via New York Post|
#airlines#aviation#flight-attendants
Crew Warns: Everyday Passenger Habits That Endanger Flights
travel2 months ago

Crew Warns: Everyday Passenger Habits That Endanger Flights

Flight attendants share a collection of passenger behaviors that can threaten safety, including delaying takeoffs by lingering in lavatories, ignoring exit-row rules, vaping in bathrooms, placing bulky items in aisles or overhead bins, and failing to follow brace and seating instructions; the overall message is to heed crew guidance and prioritize safety to prevent in-flight emergencies.

via BuzzFeed|
#airtravel#aviation#flight-attendants
United Flight Attendants Secure Industry-Leading Pay and Protections in Five-Year Deal
business3 months ago

United Flight Attendants Secure Industry-Leading Pay and Protections in Five-Year Deal

United Flight Attendants ratified a five-year contract with an average 31% base pay increase this summer, plus boarding pay averaging 7–8%, and $741 million in retroactive pay. The 82% approval among nearly 30,000 AFA members, reached with mediation support, includes expanded job security, leave provisions (maternity, parental/adoption), higher per diem and premiums, and measures to reduce long unpaid sits. The deal was brokered through the National Mediation Board with mediator Michael Kelliher and positions United’s contract as industry-leading for flight attendants.

via Association of Flight Attendants-CWA|
#business#flight-attendants#labor-union
United flight attendants approve five-year deal with 31% pay bump
business3 months ago

United flight attendants approve five-year deal with 31% pay bump

United Airlines flight attendants ratified a five-year labor contract that includes an average 31% increase to base pay by August, $741 million in back pay, boarding pay, sit-pay during disruptions, and other quality‑of‑life improvements. The roughly 30,000 attendants approved the pact 82% to win, marking the last major post‑Covid carrier to settle with its union after a prior rejection.

via CNBC|
#back-pay#business#flight-attendants
United Airlines flight attendants reach tentative deal with raises and $740 million signing bonus
business5 months ago

United Airlines flight attendants reach tentative deal with raises and $740 million signing bonus

United Airlines and its flight attendants' union reached a tentative labor agreement that includes immediate raises, a top pay of $100 per hour, pay for boarding and disruption times, and a $740 million signing bonus; if ratified, it would make United the last major U.S. carrier to secure a cabin-crew deal post-pandemic, following a previously rejected offer that included a 26% raise.

via CNBC|
#business#flight-attendants#labor-deal
American Airlines Flight Attendants Demand Leadership Change After No-Confidence Vote
business6 months ago

American Airlines Flight Attendants Demand Leadership Change After No-Confidence Vote

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants unanimously passed a no-confidence vote in American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, the first such vote in the airline’s history, citing a “downward spiral” of mounting losses and operational failures that have left frontline workers sleeping on airport floors. The union says Isom’s leadership and a failed corporate strategy have harmed customers and profits and demands accountability and a leadership change, while American has offered only statements from Isom about its 2026 plan; Isom has led the airline since March 2022.

via cbsnews.com|
#american-airlines#business#flight-attendants