3407 Families Look Forward to Pinnacle, Continental Facing the Music at Senate Aviation Subcommittee Hearing

Buffalo, New York- August 5, 2009 – The ‘Families of Continental Flight 3407’ applauded Senate Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Byron Dorgan (D-ND) for following through on his promise of bringing airline executives from both regional and parent carriers before his subcommittee in the aftermath of the tragedy of Continental Flight 3407 operated by Colgan Air. (more…)

3407 Families Praise Holt, Higgins, and Lee for Aviation Safety Legislation in the House; Urge Finance Committee to Complete Reauthorization Bill

Buffalo, New York- July 27, 2009 – The efforts of the ‘Families of Continental Flight 3407’ received additional congressional support this past week when Congressmen Rush Holt (NJ-12), Brian Higgins (NY-27), and Chris Lee (NY-26) introduced the Snowe-Boxer ‘Ensuring One Level of Aviation Safety Act of 2009’ in the House of Representatives. (more…)

‘What You See Should Be What You Get; 3407 Families Support Schumer’s Carrier Disclosure Legislation’

Buffalo, New York- June 30, 2009 – In light of Continental Airlines’ concerted effort to distance itself from the tragedy of Continental Flight 3407 operated by Colgan Air, the ‘Families of Continental Flight 3407′ gave Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) high praise for his recently introduced legislation that will increase passengers’ awareness of the actual carrier operating each and every flight when they are purchasing plane tickets. (more…)

3407 Families Endorse Snowe-Boxer Bill; Push for Co-Sponsors

Buffalo, New York- June 22, 2009 – The ‘Families of Continental Flight 3407’ announced their support for the ‘One Level of Safety’ Bill, introduced by Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA). The bill seeks to address many of the deficiencies that have been brought to light by the investigation into the crash of Continental Flight 3407 on February 12th. (more…)