The New York Times – Travel:
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have accounted for most of the industry’s profits since 2022. Their appeal to wealthy travelers could become a liability if the economy weakens.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Disrupt Travel for Second Straight Day
The New York Times – Travel:
The national air space has long been reeling from a staffing crisis among air traffic controllers, as the F.A.A. grapples with a shortage of about 3,000 controllers.
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Discount Airlines Like Spirit and Frontier Changed Flying. Now They’re in Trouble.
The New York Times – Travel:
Carriers like Spirit and Frontier have lost customers to bigger competitors and seen their costs balloon. Some are in financial distress.
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The Low-Cost Icelandic Airline Play Suddenly Folds, Leaving Passengers Stranded
The New York Times – Travel:
Play Airlines said it was ceasing operations, becoming the second low-cost airline in Iceland to collapse in the last six years.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.
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‘Biometric Exit’ Quietly Expands Across U.S. Airports, Unnerving Some
The New York Times – Travel:
The program, in which federal officers take departing international passengers’ photos, is set to grow, raising privacy concerns.
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Boeing Will Regain Ability to Certify Some Planes From F.A.A.
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aerospace company will be allowed to approve some new 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner jets.