Category: Airlines and Airplanes

Travelers Hunker Down as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii’s Big Island

The New York Times – Travel:
The storm, expected to become a hurricane, has prompted some travelers to leave hotels early, while others are waiting out the wind and rain.
How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.
Safety Subterfuge

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We look at President Trump’s exit from Turkey after last month’s NATO summit.
With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy

The New York Times – On the Runway:
In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.
Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.
Workers Complain of Mold and Bugs at Airline Catering Facility Serving LAX Airport

The New York Times – Travel:
Employees of Flying Food Group, a major provider of airline meals, said they saw maggots, cockroaches and flies at a branch serving Los Angeles International Airport.
Boeing to Sell 3 Autonomous Flight Subsidiaries

The New York Times – Business:
In exchange for the sale to Archer Aviation, which is developing a piloted electric aircraft, Boeing will receive a 16.5 percent stake in Archer.
Flight Is Canceled After a Child Refuses to Be Seated

The New York Times – Travel:
Passengers aboard a Porter Airlines plane headed to Toronto had to wait for a flight the next day after a child remained standing in a seat and would not get buckled in, the company said.
Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.
Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.
Malaysian Pilot Smuggled 55 Pounds of Ecstasy Into Indonesia, Officials Say

The New York Times – Business:
The pilot, identified only by his initials, also tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine when he was arrested last week at the Jakarta airport, the Indonesian police said.
These New Travel Initiatives Could Slash Airport Wait Times

The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. airlines and airports are experimenting with initiatives that screen passengers and their bags more efficiently in an effort to slash wait times.