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: United Airlines
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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
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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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.
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United Airlines Orders 100 Wide-Body Boeing 787 Jets
The New York Times – Business:United plans to take delivery of the planes over an eight-year span to refresh its fleet and increase fuel efficiency, with an option to buy 100 more.
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Want to Hold Onto Elite Status With Your Airline? It’s Going to Cost You.
The New York Times – Travel:There was a moment at the height of the pandemic when rewards programs were lowering the velvet rope for more than the privileged few. But it’s time to prepare for the ‘great reset’ in elite status.
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Airlines Cash In as Flexible Work Changes Travel Patterns
The New York Times – Travel:Untethered from desks, passengers are flying more often and in different ways. Carriers expect the new habits to endure, despite economic uncertainty.
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Delta Earnings Are Solid as Airline Signals Optimism on Travel Demand
The New York Times – Business:The carrier reported a healthy profit for the third quarter after a busy summer. Competitors also seem confident despite economic turbulence.
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Earning Frequent Flier Miles Gets Harder and Easier
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:Earning airline status gets both harder and easier as airlines retool their loyalty programs.