The New York Times – Travel:
Inside a tornado-hardened office in Texas, 1,700 American Airlines employees manage the carrier’s operations, responding to bad weather, plane trouble and ailing passengers.
Category: American Airlines
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Help! Can an Airline Really Do That to Me?
The New York Times – Travel:
You may be surprised by the little-known and sometimes nonsensical rules lurking in the fine print. Here are a few that tripped up readers in 2025.
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More Flight Troubles Expected Before the Shutdown Ends
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines brace for further chaos, even as eight Democratic senators broke ranks with their party to back a deal that could end the shutdown.
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Plane Lands After Pilots Fear Someone Is Trying to Enter Cockpit
The New York Times – Travel:
A problem with an intercom led to uncertainty. No one was hurt.
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Delta and United Are Leaving Other Airlines Behind
The New York Times – Travel:
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have accounted for most of the industry’s profits since 2022. Their appeal to wealthy travelers could become a liability if the economy weakens.
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Discount Airlines Like Spirit and Frontier Changed Flying. Now They’re in Trouble.
The New York Times – Travel:
Carriers like Spirit and Frontier have lost customers to bigger competitors and seen their costs balloon. Some are in financial distress.
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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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Why Frequent Flier Programs Have Become Essential to Many Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The biggest U.S. airlines make billions of dollars from their loyalty programs and branded credit cards, which some analysts believe are now essential to the businesses.