The New York Times – Travel:
A flight cancellation leads to a domino effect, ruining a family’s plan to visit relatives and see Universal Studios. Why was Frontier being so stubborn?
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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U.S. Airplane Food Is Getting Better, If You’re Flying First Class
The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes available for preorder. To some of us, that is.
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This Thanksgiving, Here’s What to Know About Holiday Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
With about 30 million travelers expected to jam U.S. airports this year and storms in the forecast, you may want to take an extra helping of patience, too.
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Joe Sharkey, Travel Writer Who Survived Midair Collision, Dies at 77
The New York Times – Travel:
He offered advice to business travelers in hundreds of columns in The Times. His eyewitness account of a disaster was front-page news.
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Staffing and Technology Woes Threaten Aviation Safety, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration turned to outside experts after a string of near collisions. They called for addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers and improving aging tech.
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Sharp Drop in Airfares Cheers Inflation-Weary Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines are starting to offer bargain prices, including to popular overseas destinations like Paris, a sign that they are fighting to fill planes.
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Bobbi Storm, Gospel Grammy Nominee, Is Nearly Kicked Off Flight for Singing
The New York Times – Travel:
In a widely shared video, a Delta flight attendant told the gospel singer Bobbi Storm that she would be removed if she would not listen to his instructions to be quiet.
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Florida-Bound Plane Had Missing and Damaged Windowpanes After Takeoff
The New York Times – Travel:
Passengers aboard the plane, which took off from London, told investigators that the cabin had seemed noisier and colder than they were used to.