Regional airlines' pilot pay, conditions at issue

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Sat, 05/16/2009 - 01:56

The investigation into the commuter plane crash in upstate New York that killed 50 people in February has exposed the long hours and low pay of some regional airline pilots.

Lawmakers now are wondering if such working conditions are more widespread and pose safety risks.


 

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