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  1. The Trump Administration Wants to Roll Back Airline Passenger Rights Travel, Yesterday

    The Transportation Department’s apparent openness to undoing government policies protecting the rights of airline passengers could have wide ramifications.

  2. Severe Turbulence Caught Delta Pilots Off Guard, New Report Says U.S., September 10

    A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board detailed how a flight bound for Europe hit turbulence violent enough to send 18 passengers to the hospital.

  3. Read the N.T.S.B.’s interim report on Delta Flight 56 Interactive, September 10

    The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report on the turbulence incident experienced by Delta Flight 56.

  4. Boeing and Union for 3,200 Striking Workers Reach New Proposed Deal Business, September 10

    Workers who make military aircraft and equipment in the St. Louis area have been on strike since early August after rejecting an earlier agreement.

  5. La OTAN dice que utilizó aviones de combate para derribar drones rusos sobre Polonia En español, September 10

    Fue la primera vez que aviones de la alianza atacaron objetivos enemigos en espacio aéreo aliado, tras lo que el dirigente polaco calificó de “provocación a gran escala”.

  6. Poland Says It Shot Down Russian Drones That Entered Its Airspace World, September 10

    The Polish military called the incursions an “act of aggression.” It said the drones crossed the border during a wave of Russian strikes in Ukraine.

  7. What Travelers Need to Know About the ‘Block Everything’ Strike in France Travel, September 9

    The planned shutdown, which will affect transit in and beyond Paris, dovetails with the tube strike in London.

  8. El piloto influente que fue detenido cerca de la Antártida es liberado En español, September 8

    Ethan Guo comentó que llevaba varado en una base militar chilena desde el 28 de junio. Las autoridades señalaron que había aterrizado sin permiso.

  9. American Pilot, 20, Is Released After Being Stuck Off Antarctica World, September 7

    Ethan Guo said that he had been effectively stranded at a Chilean military base on King George Island since June 28. The authorities said he landed without permission.

  10. Air Canada Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Reject Proposed Contract World, September 6

    But the vote will not lead to a repeat of the walkout that snarled air travel in Canada last month.

  11. Airlines Want a Piece of Every Purchase You Make Business, September 6

    The biggest U.S. airlines make billions of dollars from their loyalty programs and branded credit cards, which some analysts believe are now essential to the businesses.

  12. Off-Duty Pilot Who Tried to Shut Off Engines Expresses Regret in Court U.S., September 5

    The former Alaska Airlines pilot had consumed psychedelic mushrooms two days before the flight. Judges approved plea agreements in his case on Friday.

  13. Trump Administration Drops Biden Plan for Flight Delay Compensation Business, September 5

    The Trump administration said it will withdraw former President Biden’s plan to require airlines to compensate passengers for carrier-caused disruptions.

  14. Russia Suspected of Jamming GPS for E.U. Leader’s Plane, Officials Say World, September 1

    The Bulgarian authorities believe that Russia disrupted navigation signals that would have been used by a plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen, European officials said.

  15. Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy for 2nd Time in a Year Business, August 29

    The troubled carrier last exited Chapter 11 in March. It said more could be done to stabilize the company with a second filing.

  16. Staff Shortages and Reindeer Rumors: Why Greenland’s Airport Can’t Keep Up Travel, August 29

    Problems with passenger screening led to a disruption in international flight service to and from Nuuk, a snag in the island’s quest to attract more tourists.

  17. Number of Meteorologists at F.A.A. Is Critically Low, a Federal Watchdog Warns Weather, August 29

    Weather Service employees help air traffic controllers keep planes away from severe weather. Fewer than half of the country’s control centers are fully staffed, a government report says.

  18. Help! United Canceled My Flight, Then Sold Me a Seat on It. Travel, August 29

    A traveler returning from Venice received a last-minute notice canceling the final leg of his itinerary. So why did $648 get him a new seat on that same flight?

  19. Does T.S.A. PreCheck Save Much Time at the Airport? We Looked at the Data. The Upshot, August 29

    At the New York-area airports, for example, a lot depends on the terminal.

  20. ¿Qué puedo usar en un avión además de ropa deportiva? En español, August 28

    Nuestra crítica ofrece consejos para viajar con estilo sin renunciar a la comodidad.

  21. Flying During the Holidays? Here’s How to Get the Best Deal. Travel, August 26

    Yes, it’s still summer, but it’s time to start strategizing. What to know about when and how to book your airline tickets, and avoid flight disruptions.

  22. Phoenix Airport Grounds Flights After Dust Storms Weather, August 26

    The brief ground stop at Sky Harbor International Airport was lifted on Monday evening, but delays were expected as operations resumed.

  23. Cómo evitar las ‘peleas aéreas’ En español, August 24

    Cada tanto una pelea entre pasajeros se hace viral en las redes sociales. Aquí algunos consejos para no enredarte en esos momentos de tensión en un avión.

  24. Gripes and Grumbling at the Airport Lounge Opinion, August 24

    Readers respond to a guest essay on the decline of a premium air travel perk. Also: When church and politics meet.

  25. Southwest Is Changing Its Rules for Plus-Size Passengers Travel, August 22

    Among other changes, the airline will soon require travelers who “encroach upon the neighboring seat” to purchase an additional ticket, which might not be refunded.

  26. Noem’s Spending Rule Causes Delays at Homeland Security Dept. U.S., August 21

    The secretary’s requirement that she personally approve any expense over $100,000 has created a backlog of “mission critical” contracts, records show.

  27. Their Window Seats Lacked Windows, So Delta and United Passengers Sued Travel, August 20

    Two suits filed this week accuse the airlines of unfairly charging passengers extra fees for window seats that the carriers knew were adjacent to aircraft walls.

  28. How to Avoid Getting Caught Up in ‘Air Rage’ Travel, August 20

    The passenger fistfights seen on viral videos aren’t inevitable. Here are the warning signs and tips on how to dial down the tension.

  29. Why Were Air Canada Flight Attendants Striking? Boarding Pay Was a Big Issue. Business, August 19

    The strike, which ended on Tuesday, focused attention on why many airlines don’t start paying flight attendants until the plane doors are shut.

  30. Air Canada and Striking Flight Attendants’ Union Reach Tentative Deal World, August 19

    Thousands of flight attendants must still approve the agreement. The walkout, which began Saturday, has disrupted half a million travelers’ plans, the airline said.

  31. A.I. Travel Tools Are Everywhere. Are They Any Good? Travel, August 19

    A.I.-powered tools can help you plan trips, squeeze value out of loyalty programs and translate languages. But don’t give up Google Flights just yet.

  32. Frustrations Mount for 500,000 Passengers Affected by Air Canada Strike Travel, August 18

    Many passengers are still struggling to find alternative transportation and are angry at the airline. “You feel like you’re at their mercy,” said one.

  33. Passengers Stranded as Air Canada Flight Attendants’ Strike Continues Video, August 18

    Passengers on Canada’s largest airline waited to be rebooked or compensated for flight cancellations as the walkout disrupted travel across the country.

  34. Air Canada Flight Attendants Say They Will Defy Back-to-Work Order World, August 17

    The decision by the union representing the 10,000 workers means that travel chaos will most likely continue for at least a second day.

  35. If You’ll Pay $800 for a Credit Card, You’re in Demand Business, August 17

    Credit card companies and airlines are in a race for customers who spend the most money — and that is making it harder for many other customers to score deals and perks.

  36. Government Shuts Down Air Canada Strike That Grounded Hundreds of Flights World, August 16

    A walkout by flight attendants ended after about 12 hours with the imposition of binding arbitration. But getting travel back to normal will take days.

  37. As Strike Looms, Air Canada’s Flight Attendants Reject Call for Arbitration World, August 15

    Their union says one of its core demands, to receive pay for groundwork, is unlikely to be introduced in arbitration. The airline began canceling flights ahead of the potential strike.

  38. As the Air Canada Strike Looms, Here’s What Travelers Need to Know Travel, August 15

    A strike by the carrier’s flight attendants could disrupt 130,000 travelers a day, including international fliers. Here’s what to know if your flight is affected.

  39. Air Canada Cancels Flights Ahead of Possible Crippling Strike World, August 14

    The dominant air carrier in Canada set in motion a process that could ground 130,000 passengers a day by Saturday.

  40. El influente estadounidense atrapado cerca de la Antártida se siente ‘aislado y solitario’ En español, August 14

    Ethan Guo, un piloto y creador de contenidos de 20 años, dijo que desde junio está atrapado en una base chilena. Las autoridades habían dicho que había aterrizado allí sin permiso.

  41. American Pilot, 20, Stuck Off Antarctica Says It’s ‘Isolating and Lonely’ World, August 13

    Ethan Guo, a content creator, said that he has been effectively trapped at a Chilean base since June. The authorities had said he landed there without permission.

  42. Air Traffic Control Problems Are Only the Latest Tap on the Airline Beat Corrections, May 18

    Air travel was supposed to be just one part of Niraj Chokshi’s assignment at The Times. But then the pandemic started a wave of news that hasn’t really stopped.

  43. How Did Covid Change Travel? You Had a Lot to Say. Travel, March 15

    The ups and downs of the last five years have had a huge impact on how we fly, where we go and whether we travel at all. We asked readers to share their stories.

  44. ¿Vas a viajar? Una mascarilla puede ayudarte a prevenir la covid En español, August 14

    Los casos de COVID-19 en EE. UU.están en niveles muy altos y faltan semanas para que lleguen las nuevas vacunas, así que pedimos consejo a los expertos sobre cuándo y dónde llevar protección.

  45. Late-Summer Travel Plans? You Might Want to Put On a Mask. Travel, August 14

    With U.S. Covid-19 cases at very high levels and new vaccines still several weeks away, we asked experts for their advice on when and where to wear a mask.

  46. Los problemas de calidad de Boeing en 4 claves En español, March 28

    Sus empleados afirmaron que las dificultades de la empresa que fabrica aviones no son nuevas, pero que se agravaron durante la pandemia, cuando perdió a miles de sus trabajadores más experimentados.

  47. Caen las tarifas aéreas en EE. UU., para alivio de los pasajeros En español, November 16

    Las aerolíneas están comenzando a ofrecer precios de rebaja, una señal de que tienen problemas para llenar los aviones.

  48. Cathay Pacific Fights to Emerge From the Long Shadow of Covid Business, May 29

    Pandemic lockdowns, on the heels of the turmoil of pro-democracy protests, hurt an airline that relied on Hong Kong as a vibrant gateway to Asia.

  49. F.A.A. Spends $100 Million to Help Prevent Runway Accidents Business, May 23

    The money is intended to reduce “incursions,” in which planes, vehicles and people mistakenly obstruct runways, and it will be used on infrastructure improvements.

  50. How Finnair’s Huge Bet on Faster Flights to Asia Suddenly Came Undone Sunday Business, October 20

    When Russia closed its airspace, it upended the decades-long strategy for making Finland a European travel hub to and from the East.

  51. London’s Heathrow Airport to End Passenger Cap in Late October Business, October 3

    The cap was initially expected to end in September. Heathrow said fewer cancellations and shorter waits for luggage meant it could remove the limit.

  52. From Flight Attendant to Funeral Planner: New Beginnings in the Covid Era Business, July 25

    The pandemic upended careers in Hong Kong and around the world, forcing or inspiring people to make radical changes in their lives.

  53. Passengers Sigh as Heathrow Caps Numbers to Head Off ‘Airmageddon’ Foreign, July 16

    After two years of pandemic-enforced staycations, demand for travel has come roaring back in Europe, and airports are finding it impossible to keep up.

  54. Random coronavirus testing will resume for international passengers arriving in Canada at four major airports. Foreign, July 14

    The country’s mandatory testing program was paused last month as the government worked to shift the testing out of Canada’s busy airport terminals.

  55. The C.D.C. is still unprepared to respond quickly to disease threats posed by international travel, a U.S. audit finds. Express, July 12

    A new report exposes the outdated data collection methods still relied on by the public health agency.

  56. Workers at Airports Have Had It Business, July 1

    Across Europe, airport and other transport employees are striking, disrupting summer travel plans to demand better staffing and pay.

  57. Workers at Airports Have Had It Business, July 1

    Across Europe, airport and other transport employees are striking, disrupting summer travel plans to demand better staffing and pay.

  58. Understanding the Summer Air Travel Mess Travel, July 1

    Going into the Fourth of July weekend, with nearly 13 million people expected to fly on U.S. carriers, we look at the numbers behind the delays and cancellations and see what lessons can be learned.

  59. Hold Onto Your Hats (and Bags). Travelers to Europe Face Chaos. Business, June 14

    Hours in security lines. Canceled flights. Lost baggage. Here’s a look at how you could be affected by travel disruptions this summer and tips on how to prepare.

  60. Test to Return to the U.S. by Air Will Be Dropped Travel, June 10

    In a move hailed by the travel industry, starting Sunday morning passengers will be able to board flights to the U.S. without a negative coronavirus test.

  61. Testing Positive and Using the ‘Backdoor’ to Get Into the U.S. Travel, May 28

    Entering the United States by air requires a negative coronavirus test. Some people who can’t provide one are using a workaround: flying to Canada or Mexico, then entering via a land border.

  62. Despite a resurgent virus, millions of Americans are expected to be traveling over the holiday weekend. Travel, May 27

    This is likely to be one of the busiest travel periods since the start of the pandemic.