Having angered travelers and lawmakers, airline executives and aviation officials said they were reducing flights, hiring staff and making other changes to avoid disruptions this summer.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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Frustrated Pet Owners Turn to Private Jets to Fly Their Animals
As flying commercial with pets becomes increasingly difficult, animal owners are turning to private aviation. A new airline is making a bid for those with fur babies.
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SpaceX’s Starship Kicked Up a Dust Cloud, Leaving Texans With a Mess
Residents of Port Isabel said that their city was covered in grime following SpaceX’s rocket launch on Thursday. The city said there was no “immediate concern for people’s health.”
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Southwest Airlines Briefly Halts Takeoff of Flights
The airline, which experienced a large meltdown around Christmas, resumed departures after suffering from technology problems.
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What You Need to Know About Turbulence on Airplanes
Recent incidents with turbulence during air travel raise questions about this challenging weather phenomenon. Here’s what we know about it and how to stay safe.
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Jet Shook, Killing Dana Hyde, After Pilots Shut Off Key System, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:Dana Hyde sustained fatal injuries during the flight in New England after pilots turned off a switch that controls a stabilizer function in the aircraft, a preliminary report said.
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F.A.A. Issues Safety Alert After Runway Near Misses
The New York Times – Business:After a series of high-profile episodes at major airports, the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps in recent months to address airport safety.
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United Airlines Eases Family Seating After Call to Cut Fees
The New York Times – Business:The carrier said it had changed its booking system to make it easier for families traveling with children under 12 to sit together.
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Plane and Bus Collide at Los Angeles Airport, Injuring 5, Officials Say
The New York Times – Travel:An American Airlines jet that was not carrying passengers struck a shuttle bus on Friday night in what was the latest in a spate of unusual incidents at major airports.
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American Airlines Pilots Refuse Recorded Interview With Safety Board
The New York Times – Travel:The National Transportation Safety Board said it had issued subpoenas to the pilots of a plane involved in a close call at Kennedy Airport.
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Planes Narrowly Avoid Collision on Austin Airport Runway
The New York Times – Travel:A FedEx cargo plane had to abort its landing after a departing Southwest Airlines flight was cleared to use the same runway, the Federal Aviation Administration said.