Release #14.83
October 9, 2014

ALPA Statement on Ebola Outbreak Air Travel Procedures and Screening

WASHINGTON—The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement regarding travel procedures and passenger screening related to the Ebola virus outbreak.

“On behalf of our members and our passengers, the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) remains fully engaged with all appropriate government agencies, including the Center for Disease Control, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Department of Homeland Security to ensure the safety of air transportation in the context of the Ebola outbreak.

“ALPA has full confidence in the current screening protocols for passengers traveling to the United States from affected countries and in the travel procedures in place at all U.S. ports of entry, including the expanded screening taking place at Atlanta, Chicago O’Hare, New York-JFK, Newark, and Washington Dulles International airports.

“Through the airlines, and in coordination with U.S. government agencies and the International Civil Aviation Organization, airline flight crews are trained, and ALPA is working with industry partners to ensure that our aircraft are equipped, to safely address a medical concern during flight. Employing his or her training and the available information, the pilot in command has authority to take appropriate action to safeguard passengers and crew.

“ALPA fully supports the U.S. government’s efforts to minimize any risk with appropriate precautions armed at safeguarding all who depend on air transportation.”

Founded in 1931, ALPA is the world’s largest pilot union, representing more than 51,000 pilots at 30 airlines in the United States and Canada. Visit the ALPA website at www.alpa.org or follow us on Twitter @WeAreALPA.

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CONTACT: ALPA Media, 703/481-4440 or Media@alpa.org

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