Dozens of lawmakers are seeking to loosen a law that limits long-distance flights to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. For some of them, success could mean a shorter commute.
Category: United Airlines
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United Airlines Struggles to Resolve Flight Disruptions
The airline has had to cancel and delay more flights than other carriers after storms and other problems disrupted air travel around the country this week.
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Fourth of July Travel: What to Expect This Weekend
Delays and cancellations have hit airports in the Northeast, just in time for the July 4 holiday. Airlines and regulators are bickering about who is to blame. Here’s what you need to know.
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Summer Airline Woes Are Here: What to Expect Traveling This Weekend.
Delays and cancellations have hit airports in the Northeast, just in time for the July 4 holiday. Airlines and regulators are bickering about who is to blame. Here’s what you need to know.
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Tripped Up: Resolving a United Dispute Over Refundable Tickets
A couple had to cancel a South America trip for which they’d bought refundable tickets. The airline wouldn’t cough up the cash, and they felt like they’d hit the brick wall of bureaucracy — until our columnist stepped in.
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Airport Lounges: How You Can Get Inside
Originally popular as respites for elite or frequent fliers, lounges are filling up as more passengers have access to them. But with terminals packed, they’re still havens.
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Airlines and F.A.A. Try to Head Off Summer Travel Meltdowns
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.
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It’s Not Your Imagination: First Class Is Getting Bigger
Aiming to boost revenue and cater to a rising number of passengers willing to pay for premium seats, airlines are reconfiguring cabins and flying larger planes.
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Consumer Help: What Are the Rule for Flying With Pets?
A gate agent suddenly objected to a canine who’d flown previously on the same route, saying the carrier wasn’t big enough. Our columnist tries to sort out what the actual rules for pets on planes are.
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F.A.A. Issues Safety Alert After Runway Near Misses
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 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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Planes Narrowly Avoid Collision on Austin Airport Runway
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.