T/aviation

  1. Consejos para viajar a EE. UU.: revisa tu visa y apaga el celular En español, Today

    Con el aumento de noticias sobre viajeros a los que se niega la entrada, es fundamental saber qué puede provocar un escrutinio adicional. Esto es lo que debes saber.

  2. Tips for Travelers Entering the U.S. Now: Check Your Visa, Turn Off Your Phone Travel, Yesterday

    With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.

  3. Kite Confiscated After Coming in Contact With a Jet Near Washington Express, March 30

    United Airlines said a plane landed safely at Reagan National Airport after a witness said he saw a kite reach the plane between its fuselage and engine.

  4. How Pittsburgh’s Airport Makes Power to Avoid Heathrow-Like Outages Business, March 29

    Pittsburgh International Airport avoids power outages and reduces its energy costs by generating electricity on site using natural gas and solar panels.

  5. Ilia Malinin Seized the Moment. But First He Had to Get Back on His Feet. National, March 29

    On Saturday the U.S. figure skating star became the men’s world champion for the second straight year. To get there, he had to channel his grief over losing fellow skaters in January’s D.C. plane crash.

  6. After Crash, F.A.A. Change Requires All Aircraft at Reagan to Broadcast Positions Washington, March 27

    The agency’s acting director told senators of the new policy after it was revealed that tracking technology had been disabled before a deadly midair collision in January.

  7. After Heathrow Debacle: Who Pays for a Ruined Vacation? Travel, March 26

    When the airport shut down travelers were on the hook for reservations that could not be canceled, expensive new flights and missed events that airlines don’t reimburse for. How can you protect yourself next time?

  8. A Plane Crash in 1961 Devastated the Boston Skating Club. Then It Happened Again. National, March 26

    Two months after the D.C. plane crash killed 67, including six people affiliated with the Boston club, the members had to prepare for the world championships. Unfathomably, they had a blueprint.

  9. A Fire Plunged Heathrow Into Darkness. A Nearby Data Center Kept Humming. Why? Foreign, March 26

    It could cost $100 million and take years to install the backup generators to prevent another hourslong power loss like the one at Britain’s biggest airport last week.

  10. Why Is Dining Alone So Difficult? Dining, March 25

    With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.

  11. How Did a Fire Leave Heathrow Airport in Darkness, With Insufficient Backup? Foreign, March 23

    The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.

  12. ¿Qué hay en tu bolsa de emergencia cuando viajas? En español, March 23

    No importa si la llamas bolsa de emergencia o kit básico de equipaje, siempre debe contener esas cinco o seis cosas que pueden hacer que unas vacaciones sean un éxito o fracasen.

  13. ‘So Eager to Get Back’: Travelers Pour Into a Reopened Heathrow Express, March 22

    Information boards showed that most flights would leave on time, but the lines at ticketing counters signaled that many travelers were in for more delays.

  14. Travel Disruptions Linger as Flights Resume at London’s Heathrow Foreign, March 22

    Hundreds of additional employees were on duty, and flights were added to the schedule to accommodate thousands of extra passengers, the airport said.

  15. Heathrow Rumbles Back to Life After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport Foreign, March 21

    The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of the fire.

  16. Stranded by Heathrow Closure, Some Travelers Got Creative. Others Just Gave Up. Express, March 21

    The New York Times asked passengers whose travel plans were upended by a daylong disruption at Heathrow Airport to share how they coped.

  17. The March 21 Heathrow Airport Power Outage Fire live blog included five standalone posts:
  18. What Caused the Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport? Foreign, March 21

    Officials and travelers are calling for an investigation into not only how the blaze started, but how it was able to cause such a large disruption to global travel.

  19. Counterterrorism police take the lead in investigating the fire near Heathrow. Foreign, March 21

    With counterterrorism police leading the investigation, the possibility of sabotage was being taken seriously, though officials say there is no evidence of foul play.

  20. Shutdown of Britain’s Busiest Airport Causes Worldwide Travel Disruption Video, March 21

    Heathrow Airport in London, one of the busiest in the world, was shut down on Friday after a fire disrupted power from a nearby electrical substation.

  21. Esto es lo que sabemos sobre el cierre del aeropuerto de Heathrow en Londres En español, March 21

    Un incendio en una subestación londinense cortó el suministro eléctrico a uno de los aeropuertos más concurridos del mundo y provocó interrupciones en los viajes a nivel mundial.

  22. Heathrow Shutdown Shows How Aviation Chaos Can Quickly Spiral Business, March 21

    When crises occur, airline network operation centers go into overdrive, but managing the response is a delicate balance.

  23. What to Know if Your Heathrow Flight Was Canceled or Diverted Express, March 21

    Around 220,000 passengers were expected to travel through London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday. The airport’s closure is expected to have ripple effects worldwide.

  24. Airlines Scramble to Rebook Travelers After Canceling Heathrow Flights Foreign, March 21

    About 80 airlines operate at the airport, London’s busiest travel hub.

  25. ‘A Million Moving Pieces’: What Happens When a Hub Like Heathrow Closes Foreign, March 21

    Lots of people need to secure hotel rooms and new travel plans.

  26. Chaos, Heartache and Missed Vacations: Heathrow Closure Creates Havoc for Travelers Express, March 21

    Flights for thousands of passengers were disrupted by the shutdown at the London airport, one of the world’s major transport hubs.

  27. What We Know About the Closure and Reopening of Heathrow Airport Express, March 21

    A fire at a substation in London cut off power to one of the world’s busiest airports, causing travel disruptions globally. But some flights resumed Friday evening.

  28. London Firefighters Battle Blaze That Knocked Out Power at Heathrow Express, March 21

    The London Fire Brigade said that disruptions from the fire, at an electrical substation, would increase into Friday. Its cause was not immediately known.

  29. Fire Engulfs London Substation Video, March 21

    A fire at a substation in Hayes, in western London, cut off power to Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest in the world.

  30. Heathrow Airport to Be Closed All Day After Nearby Fire Express, March 21

    One of the world’s busiest airports canceled all arrivals and departures until 11:59 p.m. Friday after a fire nearby disrupted power. The airport serves about 1,300 flights a day.

  31. Una avioneta se estrelló frente a la isla de Roatán y 12 personas mueren En español, March 18

    La policía dijo que cinco personas habían sobrevivido al choque en una isla turística de Honduras. Entre los fallecidos se encontraba Aurelio Martínez, popular músico y político hondureño.

  32. Un juez ordenó que los aviones de deportación regresaran. La Casa Blanca no hizo caso En español, March 18

    Una revisión de los datos de vuelo realizada por The New York Times mostró que, en el momento de la orden de un juez federal, dos vuelos estaban en el aire y uno aún no había despegado.

  33. Trump Nominates Longtime Airline Executive to Lead F.A.A. Washington, March 18

    The agency faces an air traffic controller shortage and the need to upgrade outdated systems that are critical to its operations.

  34. 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.

  35. Federal Workers Union Sues Trump Administration to Preserve T.S.A. Contract Washington, March 13

    The largest federal employees union is suing the Homeland Security Department to stop the Trump administration from canceling its contract with T.S.A. workers.

  36. Permanent Restrictions Ordered for Helicopters Flying Near Reagan Airport Washington, March 11

    The transportation secretary’s decision came after the National Transportation Safety Board cited a long history of near collisions between helicopters and airplanes near the nation’s capital.

  37. Homeland Security Dept. to End Union Contract With T.S.A. Workers Washington, March 8

    The move could lay the groundwork for the government to fire T.S.A. workers and perhaps even privatize the agency, according to labor experts.

  38. Armed Teen Is Stopped From Boarding a Flight in Australia, the Police Say Express, March 7

    Passengers and crew held down the 17 year old, who had a shotgun and also claimed to have bombs, until the police arrived, the authorities said.

  39. Storm Kills 3 in Mississippi and 2 in Nebraska Before Moving East Express, March 4

    The storm was forecast to bring thunderstorms and damaging winds to the East Coast on Wednesday.

  40. Figure Skating Stars Pay an Emotional Tribute to the D.C. Plane Crash Victims National, March 3

    Spectators, heavy with grief, packed Capital One Arena for the skating benefit.

  41. ¿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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.

  50. 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.

  51. 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.

  52. 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.

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.