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JetBlue pilot: Are some jobs too stressful?

JetBlue pilot behavior refocuses attention on workplace stress. JetBlue pilot had given no previous indication of trouble, but aviation has seen bizarre outbursts lately.
Susan Sarandon lends star power to Wall Street protests

Susan Sarandon joins Wall Street protests to 'educate' herself. Visits by Sarandon and other high-profile activists are helping 'Occupy Wall Street' gain attention, despite a small turnout.
Pilots to be exempt from airport scanners, intrusive pat-downs

Airline pilots will no longer have to go through body scanners or be subject to body pat-downs, as do ticketed passengers. TSA is also testing scanners designed to be less intrusive.
Spirit Airlines cancels flights through Tuesday

Spirit Airlines is canceling all of its flights through Tuesday.
Spirit Airlines pilot strike delays thousands

Passengers that count on the budget airline have been left stranded at airports. Spirit Airlines tickets are not accepted by any other airlines.
Spirit Airlines pilot strike could strand thousands of vacationers

Spirit Airlines pilots went on strike Saturday. Thousands of vacationers could be impacted.
To reduce pilot fatigue, FAA moves to revise rules

Buffalo crash, other incidents prompt aviation agency to expedite rule changes.
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FAA head vows to crack down on pilot fatigue
Do pilots get enough sleep?

In confidential safety memos, pilots recount fatigue-related incidents.