Association of Flight Attendants, Afl-Cio v. United Airlines, Inc.

WINTER, Circuit Judge:

United Airlines, Inc. appeals from Judge Sifton’s grant of a preliminary injunction barring United from staffing its new domicile, or home base for flight attendants, in Paris, France, unless United obtains visas from the French government for all interested senior flight attendants, 794 F.Supp. 324 (E.D.N.Y.1992). Because United’s acts were, arguably justified under the collective bargaining agreement, we reverse.

BACKGROUND

This dispute arises out of United’s attempt to staff a new domicile in Paris for 195 flight attendants. United was allegedly advised by its French…