The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department said the proposed regulations would make it easier to hold airlines accountable for mishandling passengers’ wheelchairs.
Author: Mark Walker
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F.A.A. Says Initial Round of 737 Max Inspections Has Been Finished
The New York Times – Travel:
The agency said it would review the data from the inspections of 40 planes, a subset of the 171 Boeing Max 9 aircraft that have been grounded.
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F.A.A. Investigating Whether Boeing 737 Max 9 Conformed to Approved Design
The New York Times – Travel:
Regulators are examining whether Boeing complied with safety rules on a plane that lost a fuselage panel while in flight last week.
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Cockpit Recording’s Erasure Hampers Boeing 737 Max 9 Investigation
The New York Times – Travel:
Cockpit voice recorders in the U.S. start rerecording every two hours, a limit that the National Transportation Safety Board says should be extended to 25 hours.
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Staffing and Technology Woes Threaten Aviation Safety, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration turned to outside experts after a string of near collisions. They called for addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers and improving aging tech.
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A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, U.S. Warns
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.
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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.