The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines brace for further chaos, even as eight Democratic senators broke ranks with their party to back a deal that could end the shutdown.
Category: United Airlines
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Missed Flight? What to Know About Rebooking, Luggage and More
The New York Times – Travel:
Sometimes even your most valiant efforts aren’t enough to get you to the gate on time. Here are some ways to get your trip back on track.
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Delta and United Are Leaving Other Airlines Behind
The New York Times – Travel:
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have accounted for most of the industry’s profits since 2022. Their appeal to wealthy travelers could become a liability if the economy weakens.
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Discount Airlines Like Spirit and Frontier Changed Flying. Now They’re in Trouble.
The New York Times – Travel:
Carriers like Spirit and Frontier have lost customers to bigger competitors and seen their costs balloon. Some are in financial distress.
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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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Why Frequent Flier Programs Have Become Essential to Many Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The biggest U.S. airlines make billions of dollars from their loyalty programs and branded credit cards, which some analysts believe are now essential to the businesses.
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Help! United Canceled My Flight, Then Sold Me a Seat on It.
The New York Times – Travel:
A traveler returning from Venice received a last-minute notice canceling the final leg of his itinerary. So why did $648 get him a new seat on that same flight?
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Delta and United Passengers Sue Airlines Over Fees for Windowless Window Seats
The New York Times – Travel:
Two suits filed this week accuse the airlines of unfairly charging passengers extra fees for window seats that the carriers knew were adjacent to aircraft walls.