The New York Times – Travel:
The F.A.A. approved inspection guidelines for the 737s, one of which lost a body panel in flight. Alaska Airlines planned to start using them again on Friday and United on Sunday.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Boeing Reinstalled Panel That Later Blew Out of 737 Max Jet
The New York Times – Travel:
Employees at its Washington State factory are said to have removed the door plug for further work before the plane was delivered to Alaska Airlines.
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Boeing Faces Backlash From Airline Chiefs
The New York Times – Travel:
The aircraft maker’s customers are going public with their frustrations, hoping their tough comments will force the company to improve quality control and engineering.
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Storm Isha Diverts Dozens of Flights From England and Ireland
The New York Times – Travel:
Ferocious winds forced pilots to abort landings and divert passengers hundreds of miles from their original destinations.
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Spirit Airlines Is on Shaky Footing After Judge Blocks JetBlue Deal
The New York Times – Travel:
Some investors and analysts said the airline might have to seek bankruptcy protection if it couldn’t find another buyer.
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Will Airline Prices Finally Drop?
The New York Times – Travel:
Airfares this year may signal a return to normalcy, according to one aviation analyst.
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Will Passports Be Replaced by Biometrics?
The New York Times – Travel:
Technology that uses a traveler’s unique physical identifiers, such as fingerprints and faces, will be expanded at airports in the United States and abroad.
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How AI Could Change Travel in 2024
The New York Times – Travel:
As artificial intelligence improves and expands its reach, expect new ways to book online, fewer snags at the airport and, possibly, more expensive tickets.
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Will Tourists Return to the Middle East?
The New York Times – Travel:
After the Israel-Hamas conflict decimated travel in the Middle East last year, some countries are seeing a rebound in bookings — welcome news to a region heavily reliant on foreign visitors.