The New York Times – Travel:
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.
Author: Mark Walker
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U.S. Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Lengthy Tarmac Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
In 43 instances in recent years, the airline kept passengers stranded on the tarmac for hours in violation of federal rules, the Transportation Department said.
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U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities
The New York Times – Travel:
New regulations announced by the Transportation Department will mandate that more new planes have accessible lavatories, though the requirement will not take effect for years.
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Biden Seeks Compensation for Passengers for Flight Delays and Cancellations
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department said it was proposing a rule that would require airlines to provide cash payments to passengers for significant flight disruptions.
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Air Travel Debacles Put Pete Buttigieg in the Hot Seat
The New York Times – Travel:
Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, is facing scrutiny after a meltdown by Southwest Airlines and a Federal Aviation Administration system outage wreaked havoc on flights.
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Democratic Senators Press Southwest Over Its Christmas Meltdown
The New York Times – Travel:
A group of lawmakers sent a letter to the airline’s chief executive seeking information about the widespread disruptions that stranded travelers last month.
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Guns Found at Airport Checkpoints Are On Track to Break Record
The New York Times – Travel:
This year, Transportation Security Administration officers have already discovered more than 4,600 guns at airport security checkpoints, and about 87 percent of them were loaded.