The New York Times – Travel:
A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Boston safely diverted to Detroit after the captain of a Boeing 757 became ill.
Category: Pilots
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2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’
The New York Times – Travel:
An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion.
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Malaysian Pilot Smuggled 55 Pounds of Ecstasy Into Indonesia, Officials Say
The New York Times – Travel:
The pilot, identified only by his initials, also tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine when he was arrested last week at the Jakarta airport, the Indonesian police said.
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How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
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Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. The people on board were safely evacuated.
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Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
The New York Times – Travel:
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
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Alaska Airlines and FedEx Planes Narrowly Avoid Each Other at Newark Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The National Transportation Safety Board said that it was investigating a “close call” that happened as the planes were landing on Tuesday evening.
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A 48-Hour Layover in Montreal With an Airline Pilot
The New York Times – Travel:
On a recent stopover, the writer savors the wintry charms of this Canadian city, taking time out for a little urban skiing, bagels and his favorite Leonard Cohen songs.
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Pilots and Flight Attendants Criticize American Airlines’ Performance
The New York Times – Travel:
The unions representing pilots and flight attendants have in recent days publicly criticized American for falling behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.