The New York Times – Travel:
Originally popular as respites for elite or frequent fliers, lounges are filling up as more passengers have access to them. But with terminals packed, they’re still havens.
Category: American Airlines
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Airlines and F.A.A. Try to Head Off Summer Travel Meltdowns
The New York Times – Travel:
Having angered travelers and lawmakers, airline executives and aviation officials said they were reducing flights, hiring staff and making other changes to avoid disruptions this summer.
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JetBlue-American Partnership Struck Down by Federal Judge
The New York Times – Travel:
An alliance begun in 2021 at four airports in the New York area and Boston allowed the airlines to sell tickets on each other’s flights and share revenue.
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It’s Not Your Imagination: First Class Is Getting Bigger
The New York Times – Travel:
Aiming to boost revenue and cater to a rising number of passengers willing to pay for premium seats, airlines are reconfiguring cabins and flying larger planes.
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Consumer Help: What Are the Rule for Flying With Pets?
The New York Times – Travel:
A gate agent suddenly objected to a canine who’d flown previously on the same route, saying the carrier wasn’t big enough. Our columnist tries to sort out what the actual rules for pets on planes are.
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Justice Department Sues to Block JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit
The New York Times – Travel:
Antitrust regulators said the deal would reduce competition and raise fares. The companies claim it would allow them to better compete against the biggest U.S. airlines.
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JetBlue Expects U.S. Move to Block Merger With Spirit
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue said it saw a “high likelihood” of an antitrust suit by the Justice Department this week, but declared that the deal would foster competition.
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Plane and Bus Collide at Los Angeles Airport, Injuring 5, Officials Say
The New York Times – Travel:
An American Airlines jet that was not carrying passengers struck a shuttle bus on Friday night in what was the latest in a spate of unusual incidents at major airports.
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American Airlines Pilots Refuse Recorded Interview With Safety Board
The New York Times – Travel:
The National Transportation Safety Board said it had issued subpoenas to the pilots of a plane involved in a close call at Kennedy Airport.