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.
Category: Airlines and Airplanes
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What Does an Ultra-Luxury First Class Ticket Get You? Flying in a Frictionless Bubble.
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United to Offer No-Frills Fares in Its Premium Cabins
The New York Times – Business: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 New York Times – Business: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
The New York Times – Business: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
The New York Times – Business: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 New York Times – Business: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
The New York Times – Business: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.
The New York Times – Business: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 New York Times – Business: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
The New York Times – Business:Airport escorts and “red coat” assistance for lawmakers will be suspended, the airline said on Tuesday, citing the extended partial government shutdown.
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War in Iran Is Disrupting Air Travel, Hitting Middle East Hardest
The New York Times – Business:Some airlines and travelers, especially in the Middle East and elsewhere in Asia, are bearing the brunt of the pain, while others are doing better.