The New York Times – Travel:
Air traffic computer systems shut down after receiving duplicate data, a report found, forcing plans to be processed manually.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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‘Jamaica Mistaica’: Jimmy Buffett Song Inspired After Plane Sprayed by Gunfire
The New York Times – Music:
In 1996, the police in Jamaica mistook Buffett for a drug smuggler after he landed his seaplane with the singer Bono and others on board and opened fire on it.
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U.K. Flights to Be Disrupted for Days After Air Traffic Control Glitch
The New York Times – Travel:
The government ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the technical problems, which forced airlines to cancel about 5 percent of the flights in and out of the country on Tuesday as they tried to catch up.
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U.S. Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Lengthy Tarmac Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
In 43 instances in recent years, the airline kept passengers stranded on the tarmac for hours in violation of federal rules, the Transportation Department said.
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U.K. Airports Hit by Flight Delays Over ‘Technical Issue’
The New York Times – Travel:
Britain’s air traffic control agency warned of “flow restrictions” while it tried to find and fix a system fault, with long waits likely as a result.
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Travel Apps and Websites for Last-Minute Labor Day Plans
The New York Times – Travel:
Pulling off one last summer getaway, even over a holiday weekend, is still possible. Here’s how.
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Many Air Travelers With Disabilities Encounter Hurdles to Verify Service Dogs
The New York Times – Travel:
Many travelers with disabilities are encountering hurdles with a process to verify that their service dogs are fit to fly.
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American Airlines Pilots Ratify Contract Offering Big Raises
The New York Times – Travel:
Strong demand for air travel and a pilot shortage have strengthened the ability of unions across the industry to win gains in pay and benefits.
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Hurricane Hilary: What Travelers Need to Know
The New York Times – Travel:
Flights and other travel plans may be disrupted by the powerful storm moving up the Baja California Peninsula and toward the southwestern United States.