The New York Times – Travel:
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.
Category: Airports
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Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
The New York Times – Travel:
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
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At Non-TSA Airports, Wait Times Are Minutes, Not Hours
The New York Times – Travel:
A handful of airports, including San Francisco and Kansas City International, participate in a program that lets them rely on private screeners instead of T.S.A. agents.
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Advice on Navigating T.S.A. Wait Times at the Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
With lines stretching for hours and passengers missing flights, fliers are desperate to ease the wait at security. There are some steps you can take, but no guarantees.
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Can Flights Get Any Worse? Travelers Deal With TSA Lines, High Ticket Prices and Anxiety.
The New York Times – Travel:
Travelers are waiting hours at security checkpoints, paying top dollar for tickets and worrying about safety after a deadly crash at LaGuardia.
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Delta Air Lines Says It Will Suspend Special Services for Congress Members
The New York Times – Travel:
Airport escorts and “red coat” assistance for lawmakers will be suspended, the airline said on Tuesday, citing the extended partial government shutdown.
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Tell Us Your Story of Travel Chaos
The New York Times – Travel:
Has the Homeland Security shutdown disrupted your life? We want to hear about it today.
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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.