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[January 21, 2013]

Association of Flight Attendants-CWA heaps praise on Alaska 819 crew

Jan 21, 2013 (AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION via COMTEX) -- US trade union The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA said it is recognising the professionalism of the flight attendants on Alaska Airlines flight 819 after being alerted to a suspicious person on board as fighter jets escorted the aircraft safely to Seattle.


AFA represents nearly 3,000 Flight Attendants at Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK).

In a statement, the union said that flight attendants onboard flight 819 demonstrated professionalism and composure despite irregular events.

AFA said that the union-represented flight attendants took immediate action and performed their role "flawlessly," helping to ensure that all passengers onboard flight 819 arrived safely and without disruption.

The Association of Flight Attendants represents nearly 60,000 flight attendants. The union is part of the 700,000-member strong Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO.

Find out more at www.afacwa.org.

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