The New York Times – Travel:
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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My $7,300 United Business Class Seat Was Broken, and I Got a Pittance
The New York Times – Travel:
A woman splurged for a lie-flat seat, but it got jammed in the horizontal position for most of the 14-hour flight. How much should United compensate her?
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How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
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Memorial Day Travel Forecast: Gas Prices, Traffic and Flights
The New York Times – Travel:
Most U.S. travelers will be driving to their destinations for the long weekend, kicking off what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.
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French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case
The New York Times – Travel:
An appeals court in Paris said the airline and airplane manufacturer were guilty of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean.
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Spirit Was the Only Airline in Town. Now What?
The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit’s presence was a point of pride in Latrobe, Pa., where the security lines were short and airport parking is free. Residents are mourning the loss.
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Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. The people on board were safely evacuated.
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
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Help! We Got to the Gate in the Nick of Time, but Missed Our Flight.
The New York Times – Travel:
A California couple rushed through Heathrow to catch their connecting flight, arriving with minutes to spare. But British Airways had already given away their seats.