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  1. Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Disrupt Travel for Second Straight Day U.S., October 8

    The national air space has long been reeling from a staffing crisis among air traffic controllers, as the F.A.A. grapples with a shortage of about 3,000 controllers.

  2. Los retrasos en los vuelos en EE. UU. comienzan tras el cierre del gobierno En español, Today

    Los retrasos se produjeron al agravarse la escasez de personal de tráfico aéreo.

  3. Staff Shortages Lead to Delayed Flights Amid Government Shutdown Video, Today

    Airports across the country experienced ground delays because of a shortage of air traffic staff during the government shutdown. Transportation officials said that there was a slight up-tick in controllers calling in sick.

  4. Medical Helicopter Crashes on Highway in Sacramento U.S., Today

    About 15 bystanders helped to lift the aircraft off a critically injured woman after it crashed in California’s capital on Monday evening, officials said.

  5. Flight Delays Begin as Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Worsen U.S., Today

    The delays came just hours after the transportation secretary warned that flying could be disrupted by the government shutdown.

  6. Commercial Aviation May Soon Feel Shutdown’s Impact, Official Warns U.S., Yesterday

    The Essential Air Service, which subsidizes flights to small airports, will run out of money on Sunday, and air traffic controllers who have been working without pay have begun calling in sick.

  7. Un instructor de paracaidismo muere tras separarse de un alumno, según la policía En español, Yesterday

    El aprendiz, que presentaba heridas leves, fue rescatado tras quedar atrapado en un árbol de Nashville. Se “presume que el instructor cayó del cielo sin paracaídas”, dijo la policía.

  8. Los pilotos exigen a India que investigue el sistema de emergencia del Boeing 787 En español, Yesterday

    El fin de semana, un vuelo de Air India desplegó inesperadamente un sistema de energía de emergencia. El mismo sistema se activó en un vuelo que se estrelló en junio.

  9. Pilots Demand Air India Ground Boeing 787s After Emergency System Used World, Yesterday

    Officials are investigating why the power source, used when electrical or hydraulic pressure fails, was deployed over the weekend. The same system was activated during a deadly crash in June.

  10. Skydiving Instructor Dies After Being Separated From Student, Officials Say U.S., October 5

    The student, who had minor injuries, was rescued after being lodged in a tree in Nashville. The instructor was “presumed to have fallen from the sky without a parachute,” the police said.

  11. Discount Airlines Changed Flying. Now They’re in Trouble. Business, October 4

    Carriers like Spirit and Frontier have lost customers to bigger competitors and seen their costs balloon. Some are in financial distress.

  12. How a LaGuardia Airport Chief Spends Her Day Beyond T.S.A. New York, October 4

    Suzette Noble wakes up to the sound of airplanes taking off, then makes time for her children and cheesecake as she strolls around the airport all day.

  13. The Star of These American Air Shows Will Be … Canada? U.S., October 3

    The government shutdown has prevented a U.S. Air Force group and possibly a Navy squadron from attending signature air shows in California. Instead, a Canadian team is set to be the headliner.

  14. Brian Eno’s Creative Motivations Video, October 3

    What motivates Brian Eno to create? The prolific artist and musician joined the Opinion columnist Ezra Klein to discuss art, life and the strange inspiration for his album “Music for Airports.”

  15. Flights Halted at Munich Airport After Drone Sightings World, October 3

    The airport in Germany was the latest in Europe to shut because of drone sightings that officials have blamed on Russia, which has denied the accusations.

  16. Two Planes Collide at LaGuardia Airport in New York City Video, October 2

    A plane that was preparing to take off at LaGuardia Airport struck a plane that had landed on Wednesday evening, according to authorities. One person was injured, officials said.

  17. The Shutdown Hits New York New York, October 2

    The Statue of Liberty could close, and other Park Service sites already have. Officials worried tourists would stay home.

  18. Two Planes Collide on LaGuardia Airport Taxiway New York, October 2

    A plane that was preparing to take off struck a plane that had landed, the authorities said. One passenger was injured.

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  20. Government Shutdown: Democrats Did the Smart Thing Video, October 1

    The U.S. government is shut down. Democrats and Republicans failed to agree on a stopgap funding bill, leading to the shutdown. The journalist Molly Jong-Fast argues that the Democrats did the smart thing by refusing to acquiesce to President Trump.

  21. The Shutdown Will Not Stop Flights but Could Hurt Air Travel if It Persists Business, October 1

    During the last government shutdown, which began in late 2018, many demoralized workers called out sick or did not show up to work.

  22. Esto es lo que los viajeros deben saber ante un posible cierre del gobierno de EE. UU. En español, September 29

    Aunque los sistemas de transporte, incluidos el aéreo y el ferroviario, seguirían funcionando, un paro laboral de los trabajadores federales tendría repercusiones en las filas de los aeropuertos.

  23. A Low-Cost Icelandic Airline Suddenly Folds, Leaving Passengers Stranded Business, September 29

    Play Airlines said it was ceasing operations, becoming the second low-cost airline in Iceland to collapse in the last six years.

  24. La ‘salida biométrica’ se extiende por los aeropuertos de EE.UU. y ocasiona desconcierto En español, September 29

    Se prevé que el programa, en el que los funcionarios federales toman fotos a los pasajeros que salen del país, crezca, lo que ha suscitado preocupaciones sobre la privacidad.

  25. Alaska Seized a $95,000 Plane Over Illicit Cargo: A Six-Pack of Beer U.S., September 29

    The plane’s owner, an 82-year-old veteran, has asked the Supreme Court to hear his case and set limits on forfeitures of property used to commit crimes.

  26. Passengers Report Delays at Canadian Airports After Tech Outage World, September 29

    Immigration inspection kiosks were offline at major airports in Montreal, Toronto and Calgary. Some passengers said they were stranded on planes.

  27. Stowaway Found Dead in Wheel Well of American Airlines Jet, Police Say U.S., September 28

    The body was found on Sunday at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in the landing gear compartment of a plane that had recently arrived from Europe, the police said.

  28. What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown Travel, September 28

    A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.

  29. ‘Biometric Exit’ Quietly Expands Across U.S. Airports, Unnerving Some Travel, September 26

    The program, in which federal officers take departing international passengers’ photos, is set to grow, raising privacy concerns.

  30. Boeing Will Regain Ability to Certify Some Planes From F.A.A. Business, September 26

    The Federal Aviation Administration said the aerospace company will be allowed to approve some new 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner jets.

  31. Denmark Briefly Closes More Airports After Unexplained Drone Sightings World, September 25

    Authorities acted for the second time in days. European governments are on alert after Russian incursions into NATO airspace, but Danish authorities said they could not say who was behind the latest incident.

  32. Runway Safety Bed Stops Skidding Plane in Virginia U.S., September 25

    The concrete bed stopped a commercial flight that lost control during landing. The safety system slows a runaway aircraft by collapsing under its weight.

  33. First Lawsuit Filed Over Plane-Helicopter Crash in Washington U.S., September 24

    The widow of a passenger on the American Airlines jet sued two airlines and the government over the Jan. 29 crash, which killed 67. Lawyers for other victims’ relatives said more suits would follow.

  34. Now Arriving: A New Theory of In-Flight Turbulence Science, September 24

    Physicists have devised a new model to account for the discomfort that airline passengers know all too well.

  35. Delays Expected at London Stansted Airport After Small Fire World, September 24

    The airport’s security area was closed overnight to protect passengers from smoke. It reopened just before dawn, but a spokesman said there would be flight disruptions.

  36. China Braces for the Worst as Typhoon Ragasa Barrels Toward Its Coast World, September 23

    Hong Kong canceled hundreds of flights, Macau shuttered casinos and the city of Shenzhen plans to evacuate 400,000 people.

  37. Hong Kong Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa Video, September 23

    Hong Kong residents prepared for the worst as Typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful storm so far this year. The typhoon has prompted thousands of evacuations in China.

  38. Flights Are Diverted From Copenhagen Airport After Drone Sightings World, September 22

    The police said the airport was closed after two or three large drones were spotted in the area.

  39. Super Typhoon Ragasa Hits the Philippines, Headed for Hong Kong World, September 22

    Thousands were evacuated and hundreds of flights have been canceled ahead of the major storm, equivalent in wind speed to a Category 5 hurricane.

  40. Cyberattack Forces Brussels Airport to Cancel More Flights World, September 22

    The announcement signaled that delays and cancellations, which snarled traffic at major European travel hubs over the weekend, would continue into a third day.

  41. Cyberattack Slows Check-Ins and Threatens Delays at European Airports World, September 20

    A disruption to check-in and boarding systems at airports in Berlin, Brussels and London threatened to snarl travel.

  42. Equipment Outage Disrupts More Than 1,000 Flights at Dallas Airports U.S., September 20

    A problem with telecommunications equipment forced the authorities to slow traffic at the city’s two main airports. Delays extended into Saturday.

  43. Plane Crashes in North Carolina With 3 on Board U.S., September 19

    The plane crashed into a field in the town of Franklin, in the western part of the state, officials said.

  44. Newark Airport Crisis Has Eased but Tech and Staffing Issues Persist Business, September 18

    United Airlines said it had a very good summer at Newark airport. But air traffic control equipment issues and staffing shortages remained unresolved.

  45. Help! Aer Lingus Wouldn’t Let Me Fly Because of a Visa I Didn’t Need. Travel, September 18

    Workers at a U.S. airport incorrectly told a Ugandan she needed a transit visa to fly through Dublin, refusing to believe even the Irish government’s own website.

  46. ‘Pay Attention!’: Spirit Airlines Pilot Scolded for Flying Near Air Force One U.S., September 17

    An air traffic controller sternly told the pilot to “pay attention,” “get off the iPad” and turn the plane to steer clear of a flight carrying President Trump.

  47. United Airlines Says Problems at Newark Airport Have Eased Greatly Business, September 16

    The airline said fewer flights were delayed and more travelers were using the airport after air traffic control challenges and runway construction caused a crisis in the spring.

  48. How Beli Ate Yelp Food, September 15

    A restaurant-rating app has endeared itself to young diners who no longer trust starred reviews on other platforms.

  49. The Capital of Electric Cars Is Turning to Electric Planes Business, September 14

    There are dozens of short daily flights to Norway’s islands, and the oil-producing Scandinavian country wants electricity to power them.

  50. Boeing Workers in St. Louis Reject Tentative Contract Business, September 12

    A five-week strike at plants that make military aircraft and equipment will continue after 3,200 union members voted down the proposed agreement.

  51. Trump Administration Seeks Pilot Projects for Air Taxis Business, September 12

    The projects would allow small electric or hybrid aircraft to carry passengers or cargo before federal regulators approve their commercial use.

  52. The Trump Administration Wants to Roll Back Airline Passenger Rights Travel, September 11

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

  53. 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.

  54. 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.

  55. 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.

  56. 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”.

  57. 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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. ¿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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. 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.

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. 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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. 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.

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. 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.

  79. 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.

  80. 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.