Category: Airlines and Airplanes

Air India Offered to Cover My Flight on Another Airline. It Cost Me $2,000.

The New York Times – Travel:
After a cancellation and long delays, the airline offered to cover the cost of a flight on another carrier. Then it refused to make good on that promise.
Advice on Traveling With Autism and for Parents of Neurodiverse Children

The New York Times – Travel:
The noise and chaos of flying can be overwhelming for people on the spectrum. Here are some ways to ease the stress and make the trip more comfortable.
Air Canada Chooses a C.E.O. Who Speaks French After Language Backlash

The New York Times – Business:
Michael Rousseau, who prompted widespread criticism with a largely English condolence video following a crash in March, will retire.
EU Rejects Plea to Pause Troubled EES Biometrics System at Airports Ahead of Summer Rush

The New York Times – Business:
E.U. leaders rebuffed a plea from the aviation industry to pause the biometric checkpoints, which have caused long lines and missed flights. Summer travelers beware.
How Much Have Airfares Risen With High Jet Fuel Costs?

The New York Times – Business:
While prices are up overall, there’s a surprising pattern depending on your destination.
Small Plane Crashes Into Tallest Building in Beijing

The New York Times – Business:
Crowds in the capital’s central business district fled as the crash sent debris falling into the streets below.
Ryanair Stops Charging for Parents to Sit With Their Children

The New York Times – Business:
The airline said it had “reluctantly” changed course after a British regulator began investigating whether its fees were illegal.
How a Jet Fuel Refinery Is Scrambling After the Iran War Oil Shock

The New York Times – Business:
For a mega-refinery in Ulsan, South Korea, a top exporter of jet fuel to the West Coast of the United States and other places, weaning off Middle Eastern oil is no small feat.
Airbus Is Ordered to Inspect 16 Jets After Cracks Are Found in Wings

The New York Times – Business:
The European Union’s chief aviation regulator ordered five A380 superjumbo jets to be grounded immediately.
How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos

The New York Times – Business:
The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
What is GKN Aerospace, the Company Whose California Plant Is at Risk of Exploding?

The New York Times – Business:
A chemical leak occurred at one of the company’s manufacturing plants in California, raising concerns about an explosion.
French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case

The New York Times – Business:
An appeals court in Paris said the airline and airplane manufacturer were guilty of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean.