The New York Times – Travel:
Much of the state is expected to face heavy rain for the rest of the week.
Category: Delays (Transportation)
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Help! We Got to the Gate in the Nick of Time, but Missed Our Flight.
The New York Times – Travel:
A California couple rushed through Heathrow to catch their connecting flight, arriving with minutes to spare. But British Airways had already given away their seats.
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Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers
The New York Times – Travel:
The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
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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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TSA Official Warns Small U.S. Airports Could Close if Shutdown Continues
The New York Times – Travel:
T.S.A. officers, working without pay for more than a month, have called out of work and quit in growing numbers as the shutdown drags on.
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Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
“There’s going to be a breaking point sooner or later,” one union official warned, with travelers at some airports being told to arrive three hours ahead of time.
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War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates
The New York Times – Travel:
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world’s largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.
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Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports
The New York Times – Travel:
The ground stops, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least 8 p.m., according to the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.