Media Alert: Tues. Aug 19. Rep. Veasey Works as American Airlines Baggage Handler
Veasey will spend a few hours at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport where he will get a taste of how an airline operates on the ground by working as an American Airlines baggage handler as part of monthly Marc Means Business initiative
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas— On Tuesday, August 19, 2014 U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey will spend a few hours at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport where he will get a taste of how an airline operates on the ground by working as an American Airlines baggage handler as part of his monthly Marc Means Business initiative.
Since March 2014, Veasey has spent a day each month working at a different job in his district. He has delivered UPS packages, served barbecue, and mixed concrete for Dallas highways. The Marc Means Business series connects Veasey with constituents at their place of employment to better understand the challenges they face in their industry and daily lives.
"American Airlines and DFW Airport are vital economic engines for our community," said Veasey. "From welcoming passengers to safely loading precious cargo, airport and airline employees play a crucial role in commercial activities, airline operations and the running of airports. As we celebrate National Aviation Week, I hope that my experience working as an American Airlines baggage handler will not only give me valuable insight on jobs in the airline industry but also increase awareness, knowledge and appreciation of aviation."
What:
U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, works as an American Airlines baggage handler at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
When:
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
8am to 12pm CDT
Location:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Terminal C, American Airlines ticket counter closest to Gate C7
*Media should arrive at 7:30am to clear TSA security. Airline representatives will meet media near C7 ticket counter on the upper level of Terminal C at DFW International Airport.
MEDIA RSVP REQUIRED
Members of the media must RSVP by providing their full name as it appears on their government-issued ID, as well as their full date of birth and gender to be placed on the admittance list. Please send this information to Jessica.Coscia@mail.house.gov by 12:00 PM, Mon. August 18, 2014. This is a TSA requirement.