Category: Delays (Transportation)

Help! Air Canada Got Me to Europe, Then Stranded Me There.

The New York Times – Travel:
The airline helpfully rebooked a delayed traveler from Toronto, but failed to mention it had also canceled her return trip. She spent $800 to get home.
After a Summer of Disruptions, Here Are the 7 New Rules for Air Travel

The New York Times – Travel:
Flight delays and cancellations brought on by weather, technology glitches and other issues offer a lesson: Be prepared and be flexible.
After a Summer of Disruptions, Here Are the 7 New Rules for Air Travel

The New York Times – Travel:
Flight delays and cancellations brought on by weather, technology glitches and other issues offer a lesson: Be prepared and be flexible.
Russian Drone Incursion Delayed Zelensky Flight to Oslo, Moldova Says

The New York Times – On the Runway:
An airspace closure delayed the Ukrainian leader’s trip between Moldova and Norway, officials said. They did not confirm a claim by Norway’s prime minister that a drone had “almost hit” the plane.
Misery at Heathrow: ‘Never Seen Chaos Like That’

The New York Times – Travel:
Over 2,000 flights have been disrupted in the past two days, as an air-traffic control problem has stymied British airports.
What to Know About Cargo Plane That Overran Its Runway, Killing 5 in Miami

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The plane was operating as part of Amazon’s cargo fleet and had flown from Puerto Rico. It crashed into several vehicles after overrunning the runway.
For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.
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.
Airport chaos, delays as E.U. debuts biometric border system

The New York Times – Travel:
The biometric system for non-E.U. citizens is causing long delays and short tempers at airports. Officials say the rocky rollout will get better and will improve security.
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.