The New York Times – Travel:
One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Alaska Airlines and FedEx Planes Narrowly Avoid Each Other at Newark Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The National Transportation Safety Board said that it was investigating a “close call” that happened as the planes were landing on Tuesday evening.
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Flight Costs Are Up, but Travelers Aren’t Deterred, U.S. Airlines Say
The New York Times – Travel:
Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.
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Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
“There’s going to be a breaking point sooner or later,” one union official warned, with travelers at some airports being told to arrive three hours ahead of time.
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War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates
The New York Times – Travel:
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world’s largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.
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Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports
The New York Times – Travel:
The ground stops, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least 8 p.m., according to the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.
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4 Continents in 62 Hours: How One American Got Out of Qatar
The New York Times – Travel:
When conflict broke out in the Middle East, thousands of travelers were stranded. We followed a New Orleans doctor on his epic journey to get home.
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Boeing Says Wiring Issue Will Delay Some 737 Max Deliveries
The New York Times – Travel:
The aerospace company said the delay would not prevent it from meeting its 2026 sales goal of about 500 Max jets.