Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States — and the world — and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.
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Will Passports Be Replaced by Biometrics?
Technology that uses a traveler’s unique physical identifiers, such as fingerprints and faces, will be expanded at airports in the United States and abroad.
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Canadian Town Hosts Passengers From Diverted Delta Flight
The flight was forced to land because of a “mechanical issue,” the company said, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded.
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JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
JetBlue Airways is trying to persuade a federal court to let it acquire Spirit Airlines, a deal that the Justice Department says will raise fares and reduce competition.
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U.S. Airplane Food Is Getting Better, If You’re Flying First Class
U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes available for preorder. To some of us, that is.
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Bobbi Storm, Gospel Grammy Nominee, Is Nearly Kicked Off Flight for Singing
In a widely shared video, a Delta flight attendant told the gospel singer Bobbi Storm that she would be removed if she would not listen to his instructions to be quiet.
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Battle Over Travel Rewards as Delta and Others Rethink Loyalty Programs
Delta Air Lines reversed course on some changes to its SkyMiles program, but across the travel industry, loyalty programs, which now rely more on credit card spending than miles flown, are in flux.
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Delta to Adjust SkyMiles Program After Customer Outcry
Delta’s chief executive, Ed Bastian, said the airline would make “modifications” after announcing changes to its frequent flier program that angered many of its most loyal customers.
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A Q&A With Delta Air Lines’s Meteorologist
Aviation meteorologists like Warren Weston connect the dots between severe weather and flight schedules by creating detailed forecasts to help planes and their travelers arrive at destinations safely.
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Travel Rewards Cards: How to Maximize Points, Perks and Miles
The range of perks you can earn is almost as bewildering as the rules to get them are. Here’s how to compare cards and get the most out of the ones you have.
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American Airlines Pilots Ratify Contract, Offering Big Raises
Strong demand for air travel and a pilot shortage have strengthened the ability of unions across the industry to win gains in pay and benefits.
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How Travelers Can Navigate Flight Cancellations and Delays
Advocating for yourself after an airline delay or cancellation can be challenging and confusing. Here’s how to best achieve the result you want — or at least get you where you want to go.