The New York Times – Travel:
A video on social media showed smoke and flames coming from one of the engines of a United Airlines flight headed for LaGuardia Airport in New York.
Category: Travel
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Plane and Aircraft Tug Collide in Chicago, Critically Injuring Driver
The New York Times – Travel:
The wing of an Air Wisconsin plane struck the vehicle, which was trying to cross a taxiway at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, officials said.
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F.A.A.’s Main Warning System for Pilots Is Restored After Outage
The New York Times – Travel:
The transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, said the Federal Aviation Administration had used a backup system while it addressed the problem.
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Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
The New York Times – Travel:
Internal government reports and public databases highlight several instances in which planes narrowly escaped collisions with each other or helicopters.
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What to Know About Collision Avoidance Systems on Planes
The New York Times – Travel:
Commercial planes have technology that helps prevent crashes — but it has limitations, which was highlighted by the accident in Washington.
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Airline Pilots Previously Reported Close Calls With Helicopters Near Reagan Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
A database of aviation safety issues details two startling incidents, one in 2024 and one in 2022.
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Man Files $7 Million Lawsuit Over Family’s Food Poisoning Deaths at All-Inclusive Resort
The New York Times – Travel:
A Canadian family of four fell ill after eating at an all-inclusive resort’s buffet in late 2023, leading to the deaths of the mother and oldest son.
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In Zimbabwe, Rhinos Are the Focus of a Village Tourism Project
The New York Times – Travel:
On the fringes of an African game park, an ambitious project brings together tourists, local communities and white rhinos, emerging from the brink of extinction.
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How to Travel With Babies and Toddlers
The New York Times – Travel:
Flexibility and preparation are key when taking young children on a trip. So is choosing the right place to stay and keeping your expectations reasonable.