Now charged with a felony, the passenger who sent the text said that he had been drinking, and that the message was poorly worded banter between co-workers.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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Attention, Passengers: High Airfares May Be Here to Stay
The New York Times – Business:Ticket prices jumped after fuel costs spiked because of the war with Iran, but airlines say even an end to the conflict will not bring fares back down quickly.
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Boeing’s Large 737 Max Jet Secures U.S. Approval
The New York Times – Travel:After years of delay, the Federal Aviation Administration certified the 737 Max 10, the largest version of Boeing’s most popular plane.
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United’s C.E.O. Says It Should Cost More Not to Sit in the Middle Seat
The New York Times – Business:Scott Kirby of United Airlines said that “it’s expensive to fly airplanes” and that airfares may have further to rise.
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Lufthansa’s Final A346 Flight Marks the End of an Aviation Love Story
The New York Times – Travel:Lufthansa’s quirky plane, with its extra-long fuselage, four engines and restrooms down a flight of stairs, has a devoted following. Now, the carrier, one of few still flying the model, is taking it out of service.
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5 Costs That Jumped for Americans
The New York Times – Business:Consumers are paying more for everyday goods and services, like food, computers and streaming.
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5 Costs Americans Are Paying More for as Inflation Rises
The New York Times – Business:Consumers are paying more for everyday goods and services, like food, computers and streaming.
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Actress Selma Blair Is Arrested in Assault on Flight Attendants
The New York Times – Movies:The police responded to a call about a “physically abusive passenger” aboard a flight that landed at Kennedy Airport on Sunday night, officials said.
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Actress Selma Blair Is Arrested in Assault on Flight Attendants
The New York Times – Movies:The police responded to a call about a “physically abusive passenger” aboard a flight that landed at Kennedy Airport on Sunday night, officials said.
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Hurricane Isaias: What Travelers Need to Know
The New York Times – Travel:The storm, which has already closed airports and canceled trains along the Gulf, could have impacts on major hubs like Atlanta and Charlotte.
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9 Injured After J.F.K.-Bound Flight Hits Severe Turbulence
The New York Times – Travel:Avianca Flight 42 was en route to New York from Medellín, Colombia, when it “encountered unexpected turbulence” and was diverted to Miami.