“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.
Category: Delays (Transportation)
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Airport Security Lines Grow as TSA Goes Unpaid in Partial Shutdown
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’
Blizzard warnings were posted in the western part of the state. Whiteout conditions reduced visibility on the roads as numerous crashes were reported.
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Hundreds of Flights Canceled at New York Airports, Even With a Few Inches of Snow
To avoid the ripple effects of real-time adjustments to what was predicted to be up to nine inches of snow, the major airlines said they pre-emptively canceled flights.
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When Something Goes Wrong With Your Flight, These People Take Charge
Inside a tornado-hardened office in Texas, 1,700 American Airlines employees manage the carrier’s operations, responding to bad weather, plane trouble and ailing passengers.