The New York Times – Travel:
For many travelers and local residents who rely on tourism dollars, this year was an ‘annus horribilis,’ with disasters, upheavals and unparalleled weather events devastating top travel destinations across the globe.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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U.S. Fines Southwest Airlines $140 Million for Holiday Meltdown
The New York Times – Travel:
The penalty is by far the largest ever imposed by the Transportation Department on an airline for consumer protection violations.
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U.S. Marshal Arrested After Unruly Behavior on Flight to London
The New York Times – Travel:
The police in London said the 39-year-old “was disruptive and had sexually assaulted other passengers and crew.”
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JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue Airways is trying to persuade a federal court to let it acquire Spirit Airlines, a deal that the Justice Department says will raise fares and reduce competition.
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Alaska Airlines Plans to Buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 Billion Deal
The New York Times – Travel:
The deal, valued at $1.9 billion, would further consolidate the airline industry and is likely to face close scrutiny by federal antitrust regulators.
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War-Inflicted Slowdown Ends Robust Year for Tourism in Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
Amid security concerns brought on by the Israel-Hamas conflict, international travel has shuddered to a halt in Israel and is falling in neighboring Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt.
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Resolving a Dispute With Frontier Over Credits and Refunds
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?
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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.