Y'all, I was directly involved in the transport of two immediate family members from PHL-ROA on Tues. evening, and we held the plane for 15 minutes to ensure their luggage made it on the flight. It all comes down to compassion for your fellow man, and I honestly believe that US is making the best effort to help the victims in this tragic scenario.
What was the US response?
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Y'all, I was directly involved in the transport of two immediate family members from PHL-ROA on Tues. evening, and we held the plane for 15 minutes to ensure their luggage made it on the flight. It all comes down to compassion for your fellow man, and I honestly believe that US is making the best effort to help the victims in this tragic scenario.
We are doing lots of extra things for the families, when bookings have been made the ATO is alerted in order to assist the family in anyway, this is aside from the free transportation.
Sometimes action does speak louder than words.
Sometimes action does speak louder than words.
You are not quite as magnanimous as you think. "fellow man" should read "fellow American" Your compassion would only extend to Americans.
Courtesy the moron that resides in the White House, a Virginia Tech in Baghdad would be a good day.
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I agree.....many times a First responder can be looked at with contempt, like an ambulance chaser. It is great to see Corporate get involved and I am sure the staff in ROA and LYH will be dealing with many appreciative VT folk who can use a little TLC at a terrible tragic time for this great University.
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IF THE COMPANY HADN'T DONE RIGHT, I WOULD HAVE GIVEN THEM POSITIVE SPACE BUDDY PASSES OUT OF PHILLY AND HAD A 50/50 RAFFLE FROM THE EMPLOYEE GROUP PAY FOR THEM.
OUR COMPANY, YES , DID THE RIGHT THING FOR ONCE...BUT WAS IT FOR THE MEDIA OR WERE THEY BEING TRUE HUMANITARIANS? YOU KNOW THE MEDIA FINDS OUT EVERYTHING , EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN KEPT LOW.
OUR COMPANY, YES , DID THE RIGHT THING FOR ONCE...BUT WAS IT FOR THE MEDIA OR WERE THEY BEING TRUE HUMANITARIANS? YOU KNOW THE MEDIA FINDS OUT EVERYTHING , EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN KEPT LOW.
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Stop Yelling Please!
singh4us
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April 18, 2007
Source: The Hub
Dear US Airways and Piedmont Employees,
Every now and again, we’re reminded of what really matters in life. The shootings at Virginia Tech this week were beyond comprehension for most of us watching it unfold on television thousands of miles away. It is much harder, of course, to deal with the event and the aftermath at our Roanoke and Lynchburg airports nearby.
Our employees at ROA and LYH (and as far away as Richmond) are working hard to help the family members and friends whose loved ones were slain or wounded on Monday. We don’t believe any of our employees had family members among the victims, but ROA manager John Campbell reports that almost everyone had some connection with the college, as an alumni, or relative of a student, which makes this tragedy more personal.
We’re working with Virginia Tech to provide free travel for families of the victims; and reduced or fee-waived travel for students and non-family members who need to travel to or from the area. We have employees from PHL and CLT ready to travel to the area when needed, and HEART volunteers ready to assist as well. When the time comes, our employees are making arrangements to ensure the victims of this tragedy are returned home with dignity and respect.
US Airways has a long connection in southwest Virginia and in these communities specifically, going back to the Piedmont days. I know that the college and the families appreciate everything you are doing to serve them during this difficult time. We wanted you to know how much we appreciate your efforts as well.
Doug Parker
ORANGE & MAROON FOR “HOKIE HOPEâ€--FRIDAY
Source: US Daily, The Hub
19 Apr 2007
Tomorrow, Friday, April 20, has been declared a day of mourning by Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine for the 32 Virginia Tech students and faculty slain Monday. Virginia Tech alumni are asking people nationwide to wear orange and maroon (the school’s colors) as a sign of mourning and to show Hokie Hope for the students and faculty at Virginia Tech. Although it’s not believed that any US Airways employees’ family members were killed in the attack, many of our employees – in Virginia especially – have close ties to the university. US Airways employees also are alumni or the school, or have children who attend or once attended the school. US Airways employees systemwide are encouraged, if they wish, to wear something orange or maroon (or both) to work on Friday. There are no firm guidelines: you may wear a shirt, hat, jacket, or something as small as a lapel pin or ribbon. Flight attendants and pilots are invited to wear a ribbon or other small item.
Source: The Hub
Dear US Airways and Piedmont Employees,
Every now and again, we’re reminded of what really matters in life. The shootings at Virginia Tech this week were beyond comprehension for most of us watching it unfold on television thousands of miles away. It is much harder, of course, to deal with the event and the aftermath at our Roanoke and Lynchburg airports nearby.
Our employees at ROA and LYH (and as far away as Richmond) are working hard to help the family members and friends whose loved ones were slain or wounded on Monday. We don’t believe any of our employees had family members among the victims, but ROA manager John Campbell reports that almost everyone had some connection with the college, as an alumni, or relative of a student, which makes this tragedy more personal.
We’re working with Virginia Tech to provide free travel for families of the victims; and reduced or fee-waived travel for students and non-family members who need to travel to or from the area. We have employees from PHL and CLT ready to travel to the area when needed, and HEART volunteers ready to assist as well. When the time comes, our employees are making arrangements to ensure the victims of this tragedy are returned home with dignity and respect.
US Airways has a long connection in southwest Virginia and in these communities specifically, going back to the Piedmont days. I know that the college and the families appreciate everything you are doing to serve them during this difficult time. We wanted you to know how much we appreciate your efforts as well.
Doug Parker
ORANGE & MAROON FOR “HOKIE HOPEâ€--FRIDAY
Source: US Daily, The Hub
19 Apr 2007
Tomorrow, Friday, April 20, has been declared a day of mourning by Virginia Governor Timothy Kaine for the 32 Virginia Tech students and faculty slain Monday. Virginia Tech alumni are asking people nationwide to wear orange and maroon (the school’s colors) as a sign of mourning and to show Hokie Hope for the students and faculty at Virginia Tech. Although it’s not believed that any US Airways employees’ family members were killed in the attack, many of our employees – in Virginia especially – have close ties to the university. US Airways employees also are alumni or the school, or have children who attend or once attended the school. US Airways employees systemwide are encouraged, if they wish, to wear something orange or maroon (or both) to work on Friday. There are no firm guidelines: you may wear a shirt, hat, jacket, or something as small as a lapel pin or ribbon. Flight attendants and pilots are invited to wear a ribbon or other small item.
