BET founder appears to swing dream deal for DC Air

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DC Air, the airline that will result from the remains of the merger of US Airways and United Airlines, will begin operations with 37 aircraft. The company, which is owned by Black Entertainment Television founder Robert Johnson, will also get the biggest block of landing and takeoff rights at the Reagan Washington National airport for only $141.2 million. DC Air's Johnson is already being criticized as a recipient of a sweetheart deal at the expense of investors.

Strategy & planning, DC Air

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United pilots may get 45% pay hike

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United Air Lines Inc pilots will receive pay increases of as high as 45% by May 1, 2004, based on a tentative labor agreement reached Aug 26, 2000. Under the terms of the deal, the airline's pilot will receive salaries of $222.12 per hour once the contract is signed, an amount that could increase to $264.89 per hour by May 1, 2004. The agreement, which is expected to be approved by United's pilot union leadership, will be retroactive to Apr 12, 2000.

Labor force information, United Air Lines Inc.

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