The New York Times – Travel:
A problem with telecommunications equipment forced the authorities to slow traffic at the city’s two main airports. Delays extended into Saturday.
Category: Delays (Transportation)
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Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist
The New York Times – Travel:
United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.
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United Airlines Says Newark Airport Problems Have Eased Greatly
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis in the spring.
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The Trump Administration Wants to Roll Back Airline Passenger Rights
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department’s apparent openness to undoing government policies protecting the rights of airline passengers could have wide ramifications.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Upcoming Strike in France
The New York Times – Travel:
The planned shutdown, which will affect transit in and beyond Paris, dovetails with the tube strike in London.
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Trump Administration Drops Biden Plan for Flight Delay Compensation
The New York Times – Travel:
The Trump administration said it will withdraw former President Biden’s plan to require airlines to compensate passengers for carrier-caused disruptions.
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Amid Tourism Boom, Disruptions at Greenland Airport Create a ‘Perfect Storm’
The New York Times – Travel:
Problems with passenger screening led to a disruption in international flight service to and from Nuuk, a snag in the island’s quest to attract more tourists.
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U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules.
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Winter Storm Snarls Travel in Mid-Atlantic With Snow and Ice
The New York Times – Travel:
The storm caused thousands of flights and dozens of train trips to be delayed or canceled. At Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, all runways were closed Monday evening.