The New York Times – Travel:
The penalty is by far the largest ever imposed by the Transportation Department on an airline for consumer protection violations.
Category: Delays (Transportation)
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Resolving a Dispute With Frontier Over Credits and Refunds
The New York Times – Travel:
A flight cancellation leads to a domino effect, ruining a family’s plan to visit relatives and see Universal Studios. Why was Frontier being so stubborn?
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A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, U.S. Warns
The New York Times – Travel:
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.
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UK Air Traffic Control Disruptions Blamed on ‘1 in 15 Million’ Event
The New York Times – Travel:
Air traffic computer systems shut down after receiving duplicate data, a report found, forcing plans to be processed manually.
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U.K. Flights to Be Disrupted for Days After Air Traffic Control Glitch
The New York Times – Travel:
The government ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the technical problems, which forced airlines to cancel about 5 percent of the flights in and out of the country on Tuesday as they tried to catch up.
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U.S. Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Lengthy Tarmac Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
In 43 instances in recent years, the airline kept passengers stranded on the tarmac for hours in violation of federal rules, the Transportation Department said.
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Help! JetBlue Stranded Our Boy Scout Troop in New York City
The New York Times – Travel:
When their flight from Denver to J.F.K. was delayed, six scouts and three adults missed their connection back to Savannah, Ga., and had to make a choice: Wait five days or find their own way home.
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How Travelers Can Navigate Flight Cancellations and Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
Advocating for yourself after an airline delay or cancellation can be challenging and confusing. Here’s how to best achieve the result you want — or at least get you where you want to go.
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Airlines Are Thriving as People Keep Traveling
The New York Times – Travel:
Three large U.S. airlines have reported strong quarterly sales and profits in recent days because of strong demand, high fares and relatively low fuel prices.