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.
Category: Pilots
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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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Delta Pilots Approve Contract Raising Pay by 34%
The New York Times – Travel:The agreement could affect ongoing negotiations between pilots’ unions and other large airlines.
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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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Cloud ‘Shot Up’ Just Before Severe Turbulence Struck, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:A Hawaiian Airlines pilot said a flight last month hit turbulence, injuring 25 people, right after a cloud shot up vertically like a smoke plume, according to a federal report.
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Southwest’s Meltdown Could Cost It Up to $800 Million
The New York Times – Travel:The airline has not said how much it might have to spend to reimburse customers and upgrade its technology systems.
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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan Faces a Giant Crisis, 10 Months Into the Job
The New York Times – Business:Bob Jordan, the airline’s top executive, heralded the company’s performance just weeks before the storm highlighted gaping weaknesses in its operations.
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Why Did Southwest Cancel Thousands Of Flights? Here’s What Happened.
The New York Times – Travel:While carriers like Delta, American Airlines and United bounced back after severe winter weather wreaked havoc on holiday travel, the low-cost carrier canceled thousands of flights. Here’s why.
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Regional Airports Have Lost a Large Number of Flights
The New York Times – Travel:Small-market airports have borne the brunt of schedule cutbacks, with some losing commercial service entirely. That has travelers facing steeper fares, inconvenient routes or long drives to bigger terminals.