Category: Delays (Transportation)

Help! We Got to the Gate in the Nick of Time, but Missed Our Flight.

The New York Times – Business:
A California couple rushed through Heathrow to catch their connecting flight, arriving with minutes to spare. But British Airways had already given away their seats.
Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers

The New York Times – Business:
The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
At Non-TSA Airports, Wait Times Are Minutes, Not Hours

The New York Times – Business:
A handful of airports, including San Francisco and Kansas City International, participate in a program that lets them rely on private screeners instead of T.S.A. agents.
Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown

The New York Times – Business:
“There’s going to be a breaking point sooner or later,” one union official warned, with travelers at some airports being told to arrive three hours ahead of time.
War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates

The New York Times – Business:
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world’s largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.
Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports

The New York Times – Business:
The ground stops, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least 7 p.m., according the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.
What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown

The New York Times – Business:
Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations

The New York Times – Business:
The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.
Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across Middle East

The New York Times – Business:
Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are eating into airlines’ profits.
Airlines Cancel Hundreds of Flights In Anticipation of Powerful Winter Storm

Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights over the weekend in anticipation of frigid weather and ice and snow across much of the country.
How a Major Winter Storm This Weekend Could Affect Your Travel Plans

Ice, sleet and possibly significant snowfall are threatening to snarl air travel in much of the eastern U.S. starting on Friday. Here’s what to know.
Tips for Caribbean Vacations and Travel Insurance After Venezuela Operation

The recent military operation in Venezuela disrupted vacations to popular destinations. Here are tips for buying travel insurance and protecting your trip.