US: Flight attendants union to protest in Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 18

Event

Members of the Association of Flight Attendants union plan to protest outside Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, N.C., 11:00-12:00 Nov. 18. The protest is in solidarity with Piedmont Airlines (PT) flight attendants. Protesters will gather at the 1st Amendment Zone on the corner of Josh Birmingham Parkway and Wilkinson Boulevard. Dozens to hundreds of people may attend the protest. PT flight attendants may strike over wage disagreements and working conditions in the coming weeks, though no date has been confirmed.

Authorities will likely deploy to monitor and facilitate the gathering. Localized transport delays are possible in the vicinity of the protest, Nov. 18.

Advice

Heed instructions from the security services. Plan for some localized ground travel delays in the impact area.