The New York Times – Travel:
Untethered from desks, passengers are flying more often and in different ways. Carriers expect the new habits to endure, despite economic uncertainty.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Goodbye Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Hello, Luxury Bus?
The New York Times – Travel:
Start-up travel companies are hoping more Americans will embrace the concept of sleeper and luxury coaches. Just don’t call them buses.
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When Is the Best Time to Book Holiday Travel?
The New York Times – Travel:
Avoid New York City, Orlando and Las Vegas. Consider Lisbon, Athens or Dublin for Thanksgiving, and stay home for Christmas, when travel costs will be the highest in five years.
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Lufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked Bags
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline reversed itself Wednesday, saying it had consulted with German aviation authorities, who agreed that Bluetooth trackers were safe for passengers to use.
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Lufthansa Says Passengers Can’t Use Apple AirTags to Track Checked Bags
The New York Times – Travel:
It appears to be the sole airline saying that international standards don’t allow passengers to use the Bluetooth devices in the cargo hold. Apple said that regulators allow their use for all baggage.
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United Airlines to End Service at J.F.K. Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said it was too small to compete at the airport and would cease flights there at the end of October.
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How Formula 1 Teams Fight Jet Lag
The New York Times – Sports:
It affects performance, so they use caffeine, avoid light and shoo away hotel housekeeping. And how about some golf?
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U.S. Suit Over Alliance of American Airlines and JetBlue Goes to Trial
The New York Times – Travel:
The Justice Department antitrust case contends that the carriers’ cooperation in Boston and New York reduces competition.
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While You’re in the Air, Pilots’ Key Partners May Be Working From Home
The New York Times – Travel:
Two airlines allow dispatchers, who share operational authority over flights, to do their jobs remotely. Some in the industry take issue with that.