Because of the war in Ukraine, U.S. carriers have to take the long way on flights to and from Asia, giving an advantage to foreign rivals flying the same routes.
Category: Transportation Department (US)
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Why Regulators Plan to Sue Over JetBlue’s Deal for Spirit
The New York Times – Business:Regulators looking to block JetBlue’s $3.8 billion bid to buy Spirit Airways think there’s no other way to address their competition concerns.
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Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations
The New York Times – Business:Safety experts said the East Palestine derailment might not have happened had Norfolk Southern placed sensors closer together. The federal government doesn’t require or regulate their use.
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JetBlue Expects U.S. Move to Block Merger With Spirit
The New York Times – Business:JetBlue said it saw a “high likelihood” of an antitrust suit by the Justice Department this week, but declared that the deal would foster competition.
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New ‘Dashboard’ Allows Travelers to See Which Airlines Seat Families Together
The New York Times – Travel:The Department of Transportation is launching a new online resource for travelers to see which airlines guarantee seating families with children age 13 and under together.
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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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Air Travel Debacles Put Pete Buttigieg in the Hot Seat
The New York Times – Travel:Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, is facing scrutiny after a meltdown by Southwest Airlines and a Federal Aviation Administration system outage wreaked havoc on flights.
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The Week in Business: Southwest’s Holiday Meltdown
The New York Times – Business:The cost cutting continues at Twitter. The S&P 500 had a bad 2022, and it’s not clear if 2023 will be better. The Labor Department will report jobs numbers for December.
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Southwest’s Canceled Flights Draw Federal Scrutiny
The New York Times – Travel:The airline canceled another 2,500 flights on Wednesday and said it would be days before normal service resumes.
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Southwest and Other Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights Across the US
The New York Times – Travel:The company canceled more than 60 percent of its flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaving many travelers stranded.
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U.S. Fines Airlines More Than $7 Million for Not Providing Refunds
The New York Times – Travel:The Transportation Department penalties come after many travelers have expressed frustration about flight delays, cancellations and other problems.