United’s New Drinking Policy and 6 Other Aviation Trends This Week
Photo Credit: United aircraft at Chicago O'Hare. The carrier is tightening its rules on pilots' alcohol consumption. United Airlines
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This week in aviation, United cracks down on pilots' alcohol consumption, Cathay sees complications from the Hong Kong protests, and we take a close look at competition in the European short-haul market.
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United Airlines Now Tells Pilots No Drinking for 12 Hours Before Shift Starts: United's change is a sensible move. People should feel more comfortable knowing United's pilots must take their final drink 12 hours prior to reporting for duty, rather than eight. That said, some pilots may still make mistakes.
Cathay Pacific Falls in Line With China as Hong Kong Airport Protests Turn Violent: Cathay Pacific has f
