The New York Times – Travel:
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
Category: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
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Don Bateman, Trailblazer in Airline Safety, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Travel:
His cockpit warning system, which alerts the crew if an aircraft is heading toward a mountain, a building or the ocean, has saved thousands of lives.
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F.A.A. Spends $100 Million to Help Prevent Runway Accidents
The New York Times – Travel:
The money is intended to reduce “incursions,” in which planes, vehicles and people mistakenly obstruct runways, and it will be used on infrastructure improvements.
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Passenger Flight Is Diverted After Woman Threatens Flight Attendant
The New York Times – Travel:
An Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago landed in Kansas City, Mo., after the passenger started acting erratically. She was arrested on a federal charge.
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What You Need to Know About Turbulence on Airplanes
The New York Times – Travel:
Recent incidents with turbulence during air travel raise questions about this challenging weather phenomenon. Here’s what we know about it and how to stay safe.
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Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd Guitarist, Dies at 71
The New York Times – Music:
The last surviving original member of the classic Southern rock group, he played the soaring slide guitar solo on “Free Bird” and co-wrote “Sweet Home Alabama.”
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Pennsylvania Airport Closed After Suspicious Package Is Found in Checked Bag
The New York Times – Travel:
The terminal at University Park Airport in State College, Pa., was evacuated on Friday night after a checked bag on its way to Chicago was flagged, officials said.
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Vanessa Bryant Settles Helicopter Crash Photos Lawsuit for $28.85 Million
The New York Times – Sports:
Bryant, the widow of the basketball star Kobe Bryant, sued Los Angeles County after some of its employees shared graphic photos of the crash that killed her husband and one of their daughters.