American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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What Does an Ultra-Luxury First Class Ticket Get You? Flying in a Frictionless Bubble.
A writer reports from inside the premium bubble, where there’s no such thing as too much, petty annoyances are nonexistent and the real world never intrudes.
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United to Offer No-Frills Fares in Its Premium Cabins
United is introducing restrictive base fares in its most profitable cabins: premium economy and business class.
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JetBlue Raises Checked Bag Fees as Fuel Costs Soar
The airline, which now charges up to $59 for one checked bag on a domestic flight, could influence other carriers strained by the war in Iran.
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Investigators Said to Look at Whether LaGuardia Controller Stepped Away
Officials are said to be examining whether a controller had to use an emergency phone just before the crash at LaGuardia. They have yet to determine the cause of the crash and are also focusing on other avenues.
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Michael Rousseau, Air Canada’s CEO, to Step Down Amid Backlash Over Comments After Crash
Michael Rousseau’s mostly English statement after a fatal runway collision drew sharp criticism. The airline said it would emphasize French fluency in its search for a successor.
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How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.
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Safety Experts Considered LaGuardia Challenging but Not an Outlier
Regulators, pilots and others in aviation have worried about the kind of runway accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday.
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Can Flights Get Any Worse? Travelers Deal With TSA Lines, High Ticket Prices and Anxiety.
Travelers are waiting hours at security checkpoints, paying top dollar for tickets and worrying about safety after a deadly crash at LaGuardia.
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What Soaring Fuel Costs Mean for Your Air Travel
The price of jet fuel has almost doubled since the start of the war. Our reporter Niraj Chokshi, who covers aviation, describes what that will mean for flights.
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Delta Air Lines Says It Will Suspend Special Services for Congress Members
Airport escorts and “red coat” assistance for lawmakers will be suspended, the airline said on Tuesday, citing the extended partial government shutdown.