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.
Category: United Airlines
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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.
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Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation of Houston Flight, Video Shows
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.
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38 Injured After ‘Unexpected Aircraft Movement’ on a United Flight
The New York Times – Travel:
The authorities in Nigeria said that the United Airlines plane had to return to Lagos, Nigeria, after the episode. Six people were treated at a hospital, officials said.
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Travel 2025: New Lounges and Elite Cabins Aim to Win Over Air Passengers
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines hope to meet the traveler demand for premium flying, whether by offering more roomier seats in economy or upgrading higher-tier classes.
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As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025
The New York Times – Travel:
The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.