The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.
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Overbooked Flight? What to Know If an Airline Bumps You
The New York Times – Travel:
When airlines sell more tickets than available seats, passengers can get kicked off their flights — whether they want to or not.
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As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025
The New York Times – Travel:
The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.
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The Conductor Daniel Harding Moonlights as a Pilot for Air France
The New York Times – Music:
Daniel Harding scaled the heights of classical music. Then he set out to conquer the skies.
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Winter Storm Snarls Travel in Mid-Atlantic With Snow and Ice
The New York Times – Travel:
The storm caused thousands of flights and dozens of train trips to be delayed or canceled. At Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, all runways were closed Monday evening.
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JetBlue Fined $2 Million for Chronic Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department’s first ever penalty for chronic delays takes aim at four routes that consistently arrived late for five consecutive months.
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Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account
The New York Times – Travel:
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.
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Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs
The New York Times – Travel:
Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.