The New York Times – Travel:
Expert advice from professional travelers on what to bring and where to put it.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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How Flight Attendants Fought Back Against Sexism in the Airline Industry
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Decades ago, “stewardesses” earned less than men, couldn’t get married or gain weight, and had to retire at 32. A key figure in a landmark lawsuit looks back at a not-so-golden era.
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Facial Recognition in Airports: Biometrics Technology Is Expanding
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Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States — and the world — and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.
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Officials Investigate How a Woman Flew to Los Angeles Without a Ticket
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The woman bypassed a Transportation Security Administration check and boarded an American Airlines flight in Nashville, officials said.
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Alaska Airlines 737 May Have Left Boeing Factory Missing Bolts, N.T.S.B. Says
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A photo indicates that bolts in a fuselage panel had been removed at a Boeing factory and not replaced, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
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Boeing, Still Recovering From Max 8 Crashes, Faces a New Crisis
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The incident on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane is likely to increase Boeing’s costs and scrutiny of the manufacturer by regulators, airlines and travelers.
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Help! I Missed a Cruise and the Cruise Line’s Own Travel Insurance Won’t Pay.
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A young woman booked her first big trip, a Mediterranean cruise on Norwegian, but missed the boat when her flight was delayed. Since she bought the cruise line’s own travel protection plan, why is she stuck with the bill?
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Boeing Suspends Financial Outlook as It Focuses on Safety
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The manufacturer is under pressure to improve quality control after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 plane during an Alaska Airlines flight this month.
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Boeing Faces Tricky Balance Between Safety and Financial Performance
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The company is under pressure to show regulators and customers that it takes safety seriously and to reassure investors about its financial outlook.