The New York Times – Travel:
The agreement could affect ongoing negotiations between pilots’ unions and other large airlines.
Category: Pilots
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American Airlines Pilots Refuse Recorded Interview With Safety Board
The New York Times – Travel:
The National Transportation Safety Board said it had issued subpoenas to the pilots of a plane involved in a close call at Kennedy Airport.
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Cloud ‘Shot Up’ Just Before Severe Turbulence Struck, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:
A Hawaiian Airlines pilot said a flight last month hit turbulence, injuring 25 people, right after a cloud shot up vertically like a smoke plume, according to a federal report.
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Southwest’s Meltdown Could Cost It Up to $800 Million
The New York Times – Travel:
The airline has not said how much it might have to spend to reimburse customers and upgrade its technology systems.
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Why Did Southwest Cancel Thousands Of Flights? Here’s What Happened.
The New York Times – Travel:
While carriers like Delta, American Airlines and United bounced back after severe winter weather wreaked havoc on holiday travel, the low-cost carrier canceled thousands of flights. Here’s why.
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Regional Airports Have Lost a Large Number of Flights
The New York Times – Travel:
Small-market airports have borne the brunt of schedule cutbacks, with some losing commercial service entirely. That has travelers facing steeper fares, inconvenient routes or long drives to bigger terminals.
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Air France Under Scrutiny Over Safety Incidents
The New York Times – Travel:
Two pilots have recently been suspended after a cockpit fight, bringing to light new concerns over poorly observed safety protocols at the French airline.
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Airline Pilots Seek Big Raises, and Broader Changes
The New York Times – Travel:
Pilots feel frustrated and overworked, issues that they say the air travel rebound has magnified by disrupting operations.