The New York Times – Travel:
Problems have plagued the manufacturer even after two fatal crashes, and many current and former employees blame its focus on making planes more quickly.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Why Do I Feel Gassy on Airplanes?
The New York Times – Travel:
There are a few reasons that air travel can cause bloating. We have tips for making your next flight more comfortable.
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David Calhoun, Boeing C.E.O., to Step Down in Management Reshuffle
The New York Times – Travel:
The company’s chief executive, David Calhoun, said he would leave at the end of the year. Stan Deal, Boeing’s head of commercial planes, stepped down immediately.
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In New Zealand, Experiencing the Miracle of Flight Anew
The New York Times – Travel:
The country’s domestic airlines play a crucial role in connectivity. But for the casual flier, even the journey is captivating.
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United Airlines Planes Have Seen 8 Incidents in 2 Weeks. What’s Going On?
The New York Times – Travel:
While no one was injured, most of the mishaps required emergency landings or diversions. One safety expert said the incidents were not the result of “systemic problems.”
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United Airlines Flight Missing an External Panel Lands Safely
The New York Times – Travel:
No one realized that the panel from the plane, a Boeing 737-800, was missing until it had landed safely, the airline said.
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Boeing Directs Airlines to Check 787 Cockpit Seats After Latam Incident
The New York Times – Travel:
The sudden plunge of a Latam Airlines 787 Dreamliner this week might have been caused by a flight attendant hitting a switch on a cockpit seat.
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Help! Air Canada Ruined Our Trip to Ireland but Won’t Take the Blame.
The New York Times – Travel:
A Minnesota couple’s vacation fell apart after a jet bridge accident and a code-share snafu led to two nights of failed connections.
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A Musician Turned Pilot Shows It’s Never Too Late to Find a New Career
The New York Times – Travel:
Patrick Milando, an accomplished French horn player, now splits his time between the orchestra pit and the cockpit, where he teaches budding pilots like he himself once was.