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.
Category: Delays (Transportation)
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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.
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What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
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Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations
The New York Times – Travel:
The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.