The New York Times – Travel:
A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.
Category: Airports
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‘Biometric Exit’ Quietly Expands Across U.S. Airports, Unnerving Some
The New York Times – Travel:
The program, in which federal officers take departing international passengers’ photos, is set to grow, raising privacy concerns.
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Drone Sightings Force Copenhagen and Oslo Airports to Close Temporarily
The New York Times – Travel:
The closures disrupted dozens of flights, the authorities said. It was not immediately clear who was flying the drones.
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Flights Are Diverted From Copenhagen Airport After Drone Sightings
The New York Times – Travel:
The police said the airport was closed after two or three large drones were spotted in the area.
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Equipment Outage Disrupts More Than 1,000 Flights at Dallas Airports
The New York Times – Travel:
A problem with telecommunications equipment forced the authorities to slow traffic at the city’s two main airports. Delays extended into Saturday.
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Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist
The New York Times – Travel:
United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.
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Help! Aer Lingus Wouldn’t Let Me Fly Because of a Visa I Didn’t Need.
The New York Times – Travel:
Workers at a U.S. airport incorrectly told a Ugandan she needed a transit visa to fly through Dublin, refusing to believe even the Irish government’s own website.
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United Airlines Says Newark Airport Problems Have Eased Greatly
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis in the spring.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Upcoming Strike in France
The New York Times – Travel:
The planned shutdown, which will affect transit in and beyond Paris, dovetails with the tube strike in London.