The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
A post-Omicron travel boom has encountered headwinds from fuel costs and the war in Ukraine. Here’s how changes in the airline industry could affect the cost of your next trip.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Kip Hawley, Transportation Security Administrator, Dies at 68
The New York Times – Travel:
He sought to overhaul a much-maligned federal agency by enhancing security procedures, bolstering morale and taking a common-sense approach to the job.
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Jury Finds Former Boeing Pilot Not Guilty of Fraud in 737 Max Case
The New York Times – Travel:
The pilot, Mark Forkner, was the only person to face criminal charges for flaws that resulted in two fatal crashes of one of Boeing’s most important planes.
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Airlines ask Biden to end mask requirements for planes and airports.
The New York Times – Travel:
The chief executives of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and several other passenger and cargo carriers made the request Wednesday.
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When Are Mask Mandates on Airplanes Ending?
The New York Times – Travel:
Should mask rules on planes be lifted? Several British airlines have just suspended the requirement, but in the United States, the mandate, to be reviewed next month, remains. Here’s a look at where things stand.
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Boeing Faces New Upheaval After Crash of Chinese Airliner
The New York Times – Travel:
No fault has been found, but the company, which has been trying to overcome a recent legacy of design and production troubles, is likely to get scrutinized.
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U.S. warns servicing or refueling some Russian-owned planes may violate trade restrictions.
The New York Times – Travel:
Export controls introduced in late February prohibit exporting aircraft that were made in the U.S. or that use some U.S. parts to Russia, effectively grounding some international flights, the Commerce Department said.
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Airline Ticket Sales Exceed a 2019 Milestone for the First Time
The New York Times – Travel:
February bookings for U.S. travel beat those preceding the pandemic, a data analysis found. Summer looks promising for the industry, if fuel costs cooperate.
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United Airlines Workers With Vaccine Exemptions Can Return to Jobs
The New York Times – Travel:
The updated policy affects 2,200 employees who have been on unpaid leave or in roles not requiring in-person contact with customers.