October 01, 2021
A New York City paid sick leave law may no longer apply to Delta Air Lines' flight attendants after a New York federal judge found the mandate is preempted by federal law because it could cut into the airline's ability to compete with rivals.
May 01, 2020
New York City officials urged a federal court to reject Delta Air Lines' claims that the Big Apple's paid sick leave law unconstitutionally burdens airlines, insisting that the city's right to enforce worker protections is more important than ever given the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 30, 2019
New York City officials told a federal court Friday that Delta Air Lines has overblown its claims the Big Apple's paid sick leave law would unconstitutionally burden airlines, saying the city's right to enforce worker protections trumps any speculative harm the airline might face.
September 03, 2019
State and local regulations governing flight crew wages and benefits, airport operations and crash liability have sparked legal clashes with aviation industry stakeholders claiming the federal government sets the rules. Here's a look at a few notable preemption battles in the aviation industry.
July 01, 2019
Delta Air Lines has told a federal court that New York City has overstepped its jurisdiction by trying to enforce its paid sick leave law against airlines whose prices, routes and services have long been regulated by the federal government.