Symbol of oure, mastery of disguise, is standing oceans and continents in ever dwindling hours, bringing new hope to the people of the world, new horizons to the industry, and new careers to youth. For air transportation has proved itself a vital factor in the social and Economic Life of modern civilization. It is a rapidly expanding industry embracing many trades and professions, an industry employing thousands of persons. To keep each airliner in the air, over 100 workers are needed on the ground. Many of these are engaged in office work. Of this number, the Reservations Department comprises a specialized group. It is here that flight schedules, rates, reservations, and related subjects are communicated to the public by telephone. The work is interesting but requires tact, sales ability, and a pleasant, well modulated voice. Another reservations job is at the ticket counter. Here the duties include the actual issuing of tickets through direct personal contact with the public. As in m
Of the world, new horizons to industry, and new careers to youth. For air transportation has proved itself a vital factor in the social and Economic Life of modern civilization. It is a rapidly expanding industry embracing many trades and professions, an industry employing thousands of persons. For example, to keep each airliner in the air, over 100 workers are needed on the ground. Many of these are engaged in office work. Of this number, the Reservations Department comprises a specialized group. It is here that flight schedules, rates, reservations, and related subjects are communicated to the public by telephone. The work is interesting but requires tact, sales ability, and a pleasant, well modulated voice. Another reservations job is at the ticket counter. Here, however, the duties include the actual issuing of tickets through direct personal contact with the public. As in many departments, the work is handled in shifts. Aroundtheclock service characterizes the industry. Boardsenge
Through the next few hours. North of the airport, visibility is at a quarter mile and a half mile. We are in the 30s this morning in the north bay. 37, napa. Mid to upper 30s for the inner east bay. Closer to the water its not quite as cold. 41, oakland. 47 degrees in San Francisco. On the peninsula, 41 in san mateo. 39 in woodside. Afternoon highs today are on the cool side but not too bad. Upper 50s and low 60s with dry conditions and partly cloudy skies. We do have another spare the air day. I will check on the air quality and look at the extended forecast. Thats coming up. A pedestrian hit by a car and killed on interstate 80 east of ashby avenue in berkeley. Chp reports it happened around 1 40 am and involved a white dodge that hit a person walking in the right lane. Its unclear why that person was there. The driver called authorities to report the collision. We will have more information when it comes in. As for traffic, sal is off but we went to check in. There is oracle arena w
Under attack at prominent locations around the city including the Louvre Museum in february and orely. A garage collapse at the reagan building. Take a look at that. You can see the damage there. You can see the electrical wiring. Pretty serious. This happened about an hour ago. Officials say a portion of that ceiling fell damaged that car right there. The good news is no one was hurt. Theres no word yet what caused that portion of the ceiling to collapse. Tonight at 6 00 there is video right now thats getting all sorts of attention on social media. Metro Transit Police tried to handcuff man while he was holding his daughter in his arms. Take a look. You cant hold him against his will. Go ahead, man, go ahead. You cant hold him against his will, man what the bleep is you doing. Investigators say the man refused to pay his fare and threatened an officer we talked to the father. He told us thats not what happened. Fox5s matt ackland joins us live with more on this story. Matt what happen
This is fox5 local news at 10. Right now at 10, five peopleiv were shot at a house in District Heights. Three of them died, tonight t police say they haveh the shooter. Plus, massive crowds will bewill heading to some of the areas biggest fourth of July Celebrations. Is maryland prepared to handlehd it. Fox5 has your get around guider and which stations to avoid when going out. Ut. And a big win for convicted murder. The focus of the popular podopu cast serial, why a judge granted acquisition mad syia a newew trial. The news at 10 starts right now. We are starting the 10 withith breaking news out of howard county, a car crash is causing a major traffic backup on interstate 95. Sky fox was over the scene earlier. Thats right, state police say shortly before 9 this eveng say a car traveling southbound on 95 right near jessup, leftjes the roadway, flipped over and landed on a nearby embankment. Both the driver and a passenger were air lifted to an other hospital. Ho there is no word yet o