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.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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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.
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A 5-Step Checklist for Handling Air Travel Woes on the Go
The New York Times – Travel:
With planning and a well-stocked smartphone, you can map out a strategy for dealing with flight disruptions.
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She Had an AirTag in Her Lost Luggage. It Led Police to a Baggage Handler’s Home.
The New York Times – Travel:
An airport worker in Florida was charged with two counts of grand theft after a tracking device aided a sheriff’s investigation.
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Embarrassing, Uncomfortable and Risky: What Flying Is Like for Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs
The New York Times – Travel:
To better understand the obstacles faced by wheelchair users, The Times sent a reporter and a photographer to document one man’s plane trip. Here’s what they saw.