Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) today held a virtual roundtable with individuals who work in the airline and travel industries to discuss the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the airline industry.
“I was glad to hear directly from those employed in the air travel industry who are working hard every day to keep passengers safe during this challenging time. The airline industry is struggling due to the pandemic, and as a result, Nevada’s world-class travel, tourism, and leisure industry has been even harder hit. I want to make sure that as our economy begins to reopen in the future, both passengers and workers are safe. I continue to work in the Senate to get Nevadans resources during the coronavirus pandemic, and these conversations with those directly affected in the Silver State allow me to bring their voices back to the halls of Congress.”
BACKGROUND:
Senator Cortez Masto met virtually with individuals working in the air travel industry, including:
- Rosemary Vassiliadis, Director of Aviation, McCarran International Airport
- Lori Vitto Glattly, Association of Professional Flight Attendants, American Airlines
- Bill Carico, United AFA Local President (AFA-CWA local 29025)
- James Talev, Airline Pilots Association, Spirit Airlines
- Brian Ayala, Airport concessionaire
- Juston Larsen, Culinary/UNITE HERE