AirTran inks new deal with flight attendants

AirTran Airways and its flight attendants, represented by the Assn. of Flight Attendants, reached a tentative agreement on a new 42-month contract after two-and-a-half years of negotiations. Terms of the deal were not released but AFA has endorsed the agreement and will send it to members for a ratification vote, which is expected to occur within 30 days. If ratified, the new contract will take effect June 1. AirTran also is negotiating with its pilots, who are represented by the National ...