The New York Times – Sports:
For the first time ever, the W.N.B.A. is providing charter flights throughout the finals. Aces and Sun players are loving it — and hope it becomes permanent.
Category: Delays (Transportation)
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Pete Buttigieg Is Trying to Fix Air Travel With a ‘Dashboard.’ What’s on It?
The New York Times – Travel:
The D.O.T. says its new interactive chart is compelling many U.S. airlines to publicly commit to pay for things like hotels and meals when flights are canceled or significantly delayed. But does it have teeth?
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A Flight Attendant Answers Your Burning Travel and Etiquette Questions
The New York Times – Travel:
Where is the best seat if you’re airsick prone? Why don’t flight crews eat the same meals? And the age-old question: Can middle-seat passengers really claim both armrests?
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Transportation Dept. Proposes Changes to Federal Policy on Flight Refunds
The New York Times – Travel:
If a new federal policy goes into effect, Americans will have more recourse when airlines cancel or significantly delay flights.
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Passengers Sigh as Heathrow Caps Numbers to Head Off ‘Airmageddon’
The New York Times – Travel:
After two years of pandemic-enforced staycations, demand for travel has come roaring back in Europe, and airports are finding it impossible to keep up.
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W.N.B.A. Adds Charter Flights for the Finals. Here Is Why That Matters.
The New York Times – Sports:
Teams usually fly on commercial airlines, but that will change for the W.N.B.A. finals. This could be good news for players’ health, finances and game.
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A Flight Attendant’s Tips on Surviving Travel Now
The New York Times – Travel:
In two decades of flying, things have never been as stressful as they are now, a cabin insider says. Here, her tips from 30,000 feet for avoiding airline chaos this summer.
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Fourth of July Weekend Will Test Airlines Struggling to Bounce Back
The New York Times – Travel:
After shedding staff in the pandemic, airlines are scrambling to respond to increased demand.
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What to Know About Flight Delays and Cancellations This Summer
The New York Times – Travel:
Going into the Fourth of July weekend, with nearly 13 million people expected to fly on U.S. carriers, we look at the numbers behind the delays and cancellations and see what lessons can be learned.