The New York Times – Travel:
This year, Transportation Security Administration officers have already discovered more than 4,600 guns at airport security checkpoints, and about 87 percent of them were loaded.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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WNBA Upgrades to Charter Flights for Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
For the first time ever, the W.N.B.A. is providing charter flights throughout the finals. Aces and Sun players are loving it — and hope it becomes permanent.
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How to Take Your Pet Along for the Ride (or Flight)
The New York Times – Travel:
As travel returns for humans, more of them want to take their animal companions with them on vacation. Here, tips on making that experience a happy one for everyone.
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Woman Gets 4 Months After Shoving Flight Attendant, Spitting on a Passenger
The New York Times – Travel:
Kelly Pichardo, 32, will also have to pay more than $9,000 to American Airlines for the altercation, which came as incidents involving unruly passengers unnerved airline workers and the public.
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United Airlines Plans to Halt JFK Service Unless It Gets More Slots
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier asked regulators to let it schedule more flights at the New York airport, where it resumed operations only last year.
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Pete Buttigieg Is Trying to Fix Air Travel With a ‘Dashboard.’ What’s on It?
The New York Times – Travel:
The D.O.T. says its new interactive chart is compelling many U.S. airlines to publicly commit to pay for things like hotels and meals when flights are canceled or significantly delayed. But does it have teeth?
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A Flight Attendant Answers Your Burning Travel and Etiquette Questions
The New York Times – Travel:
Where is the best seat if you’re airsick prone? Why don’t flight crews eat the same meals? And the age-old question: Can middle-seat passengers really claim both armrests?
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Air France Under Scrutiny Over Safety Incidents
The New York Times – Travel:
Two pilots have recently been suspended after a cockpit fight, bringing to light new concerns over poorly observed safety protocols at the French airline.