The New York Times – Travel:
A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Boston safely diverted to Detroit after the captain of a Boeing 757 became ill.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
The New York Times – Travel:
The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
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‘Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing’ Review: Flight Risks
The New York Times – Film:
In a follow-up to the 2022 documentary “Downfall,” the documentarian Rory Kennedy provides updates, few reassuring, on the aircraft manufacturer.
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U.K. to Test Whether Tweaks to Trans-Atlantic Flight Paths Affect Global Warming
The New York Times – Travel:
Hundreds of aircraft traversing the North Atlantic will be asked to adjust their altitude in an effort to reduce heat-trapping contrails.
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In a Big Pivot, Seat-Back Screens Are Returning at American Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
In an announcement on Tuesday, the carrier promised screens at every seat in its narrow-body fleet, along with an expansion of its premium seating.
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2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’
The New York Times – Travel:
An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion.
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Travelers Hunker Down as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii’s Big Island
The New York Times – Travel:
The storm, expected to become a hurricane, has prompted some travelers to leave hotels early, while others are waiting out the wind and rain.