The New York Times – Travel:
Flexibility and preparation are key when taking young children on a trip. So is choosing the right place to stay and keeping your expectations reasonable.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Frontier Airlines Offers to Buy Spirit Airlines, Again
The New York Times – Travel:
Spirit, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November after a federal court blocked its acquisition by JetBlue, says it has rejected the latest Frontier offer for being too low.
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Air Busan Plane Catches Fire at South Korean Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The fire broke out on the aircraft’s tail, fire officials said. All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated.
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38 Injured After ‘Unexpected Aircraft Movement’ on a United Flight
The New York Times – Travel:
The authorities in Nigeria said that the United Airlines plane had to return to Lagos, Nigeria, after the episode. Six people were treated at a hospital, officials said.
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Spirit Airlines Will Prohibit ‘Offensive’ Tattoos and Revealing Clothing
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline clarified (somewhat) the attire and appearance that might prevent passengers from being allowed to board or remain on a plane, a move that goes a step further than other major U.S. airlines.
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British Airways Destroyed Our Guitar and Won’t Pay Up
The New York Times – Travel:
Two guitars belonging to a gospel band were lost on a flight from London to Paris. One arrived late, the other ended up ruined, but the airline won’t pay for the group’s tour rentals or the ruined instrument.
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Travel 2025: New Lounges and Elite Cabins Aim to Win Over Air Passengers
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.
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Travel 2025: The Forecast on Pricing is Mixed
The New York Times – Travel:
Domestic airfares are on the rise, economy hotels are holding steady and cruise lines are favoring booking incentives over price cuts.
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American Airlines Accused of Discrimination by Interracial Couple
The New York Times – Travel:
In a lawsuit, two newlyweds say they were detained after a passenger and airline employees wrongly suspected the Black husband of trafficking his white wife.