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  1. Teenage Aviator Detained After Landing in Antarctica, Chile Says World, July 3

    Ethan Guo, 19, had been documenting his attempt to fly solo to all seven continents on social media. He is no longer in custody but has no easy way to leave an island off Antarctica’s coast.

  2. Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says World, July 2

    The fire at an electrical substation that forced the London airport to close for more than 12 hours was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained, investigators found.

  3. Lawmakers Scramble to Reach Washington for Vote on Trump Bill U.S., July 2

    Hundreds of flights to Washington were canceled because of severe weather, forcing some members of the House to set off on hourslong drives to the Capitol.

  4. China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow World, July 1

    Airlines and governments around the world have tightened restrictions on the devices after a series of accidents. The ban in China has caught some travelers off guard.

  5. What to Know About Measles When Traveling Travel, July 1

    Summer travel raises fears that the highly infectious virus will spread. Here’s how to protect yourself and your family.

  6. From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel World, June 30

    Whether caused by a long war or brief skirmish, the closing of skies to air travel is having big effects on cost, convenience and safety.

  7. Cómo evitar cancelaciones y retrasos de vuelos En español, June 30

    ¿Tienes pensado volar durante los ajetreados meses de verano? Aquí tienes algunos consejos que te ayudarán a cumplir con tu planificación.

  8. Greenland, Once a Distant Destination, Gets a Little Closer to the U.S. Business, June 29

    United Airlines has started a seasonal, nonstop flight from Newark to the capital of the Arctic island that President Trump wants to acquire.

  9. What Visual and Audio Evidence Reveals About the Air India Crash Interactive, June 28

    Photos, videos and flight tracking data reveal what happened before the flight crashed less than a minute after taking off.

  10. American Airlines Flights Snarled by Computer Glitch Travel, June 27

    A systems outage temporarily grounded some planes on Friday, causing headaches for both crew and passengers around the United States.

  11. Man Who Kicked Customs Dog Is Turned Away at D.C. Airport, U.S. Says U.S., June 27

    The man, who was traveling on a tourist visa, kicked the dog, a beagle named Freddie who had detected food in his luggage, so hard that he was lifted off the ground, court records say.

  12. 75 Years After a Deadly Plane Crash, the Search for Its Wreckage Ends U.S., June 26

    In 2004, explorers began a search for a plane that crashed into Lake Michigan in 1950, killing 58 people. They didn’t find it, but they revived the history of what once was the country’s deadliest aviation accident.

  13. United Faces Race Discrimination Lawsuit After Barring Passengers Travel, June 26

    Two Asian American women were mistaken for each other. One was accused of physically assaulting a flight attendant, but both were denied boarding, a lawsuit claims.

  14. American Airlines Flight Returns to Las Vegas Airport After Engine Issue Video, June 25

    Videos show smoke coming out of the right engine of an American Airlines passenger jet heading from Las Vegas to Charlotte, N.C. The plane turned around and landed safely after the crew reported an engine issue, the F.A.A. said.

  15. Video Shows Engine Sparks as Plane Returns to Las Vegas Airport Just After Takeoff U.S., June 25

    The crew of an American Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Charlotte, N.C., reported an engine issue.

  16. La boda de Jeff Bezos en Venecia divide a una ciudad forjada en el lujo En español, June 25

    Venecia, una ciudad construida como una declaración de riqueza y poder, parecería el lugar perfecto para la celebración de Jeff Bezos y Lauren Sánchez. Pero no todos los venecianos están de acuerdo.

  17. With Bezos Wedding, Venice Braces for Love in the Time of Tech Billionaires World, June 25

    The celebration of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez has divided a city that centuries ago set the standard for opulence.

  18. We May Not Agree on Climate, but We All Feel the Heat Opinion, June 25

    It’s not just miserable. It hurts productivity, military readiness, agriculture and health.

  19. How to Avoid Flight Cancellations and Delays Travel, June 25

    Planning to fly during the busy summer months? Here are some tips to help keep you on schedule.

  20. Everything You Need for Travel T Magazine, June 25

    From how to find the best hotel deals to advice on getting over jet lag — here’s what to know.

  21. Missing Bolts and Other Failures Caused Plane Panel to Blow Off, N.T.S.B. Says U.S., June 24

    A panel came off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 midair last year in an incident that was nearly disastrous but for the heroics of the crew, according to government investigators.

  22. Amid Mideast Turmoil, 15-Hour Flight Takes Passengers From Perth to Perth World, June 24

    Flights on Monday and Tuesday were delayed and diverted because of temporary air space closures in the region.

  23. The June 24 Ceasefire Iran Israel Trump live blog included one standalone post:
  24. The U.S. Urged American Travelers Abroad to ‘Exercise Increased Caution.’ What’s Going On? Travel, June 23

    The State Department warned of the potential for demonstrations against Americans overseas because of U.S. intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict. What you need to know.

  25. The June 21 Israel Iran Maps Tracking live blog included one standalone post:
  26. Air India C.E.O.’s Comments on Crash Draw Backlash Online Video, June 21

    A video statement by Campbell Wilson, Air India’s chief executive, after the June 12 plane crash was nearly identical to one given five months earlier by the head of American Airlines, after a crash in Washington, D.C.

  27. With Few Discount Airlines, Canadian Travelers Face Steeper Fares World, June 21

    A new report by Canada’s Competition Bureau recommends opening more of the country’s domestic airline market to foreign companies to help lower fares.

  28. La densidad de las ciudades en India aumenta el riesgo de sus aeropuertos En español, June 21

    En las ciudades de India hay poca separación entre los aeropuertos, cada vez más concurridos, y los barrios muy poblados que los rodean. Esto sitúa a los residentes en la zona de peligro si algo va mal durante los despegues y aterrizajes.

  29. Air India C.E.O.’s Remarks After Plane Crash Draw Scrutiny Business, June 21

    A video message by Campbell Wilson, Air India’s chief executive, closely resembled what the head of American Airlines said after a deadly crash months earlier.

  30. Pilot Killed in Plane Crash Had Lifted Wheel to Dodge a Turtle, N.T.S.B. Says U.S., June 20

    One other person on board was killed in the June 3 crash in North Carolina and another passenger was severely injured.

  31. Airlines and Trump Administration Backpedal on Protections for Travelers With Wheelchairs Travel, June 20

    A landmark rule to expand the rights of disabled air travelers has been hamstrung by a lawsuit from major airlines and delayed enforcement by the Transportation Department.

  32. As Dense Cities Encircle India’s Busiest Airports, Dangers Multiply World, June 20

    The crash of an Air India flight shows how the country’s ambitions of rapid growth are often superimposed on urban infrastructures already pushed to the limit.

  33. Air India disminuye sus vuelos internacionales tras el choque mortal En español, June 19

    La medida se adoptó un día después de que las autoridades indias le pidieran a la aerolínea que mejorara sus operaciones, y mientras los retrasos y vuelos cancelados suscitan quejas de los pasajeros.

  34. Air India Cuts International Flights After Crash Causes Chaos World, June 19

    The move came a day after Indian officials told the airline to improve its operations, and as delays and canceled flights are drawing complaints from passengers.

  35. New Report Highlights Air Traffic Control Staffing Woes U.S., June 18

    While faulting some towers for inefficient practices, the report recognized significant external factors and called on Congress to help address the problem.

  36. Boeing Keeps Low Profile at Paris Air Show as Airbus Announces Deals Business, June 18

    Boeing had a more muted tone than its European rival. The show comes soon after a Boeing jet operated by Air India crashed.

  37. Chase Sapphire Leapfrogs Amex Platinum With a New $795 Annual Fee Travel, June 17

    The price jump is part of an ongoing shift for credit card companies and airlines toward premium rewards and high-end travelers.

  38. ‘There Was No Time to Run’: Caught in the Inferno of The Air India Crash Video, June 16

    Akash Patni, 14, was dropping off lunch for his mother, who ran a tea stall, when an Air India plane crashed into a nearby building, taking his life and the family’s main source of income.

  39. U.S. Investigators Arrive at Scene of India’s Plane Disaster World, June 16

    Officials said they had found the cockpit voice recorder that may provide crucial clues about what caused the Air India flight to crash, killing at least 270 people.

  40. Equipment Problems Vexed Newark Airport Controllers for Years U.S., June 16

    Records show that air traffic controllers handling Newark Liberty International Airport flights have grappled with equipment outages since at least 2023, an anxiety-causing situation they call “plug and pray.”

  41. Investigators Comb Wreckage for Clues to the Air India Crash World, June 14

    The flight data recorder has been recovered and should shed some light on the cause of the disaster, which killed at least 269 people.

  42. Air India’s New Owners Were Trying to Revamp Carrier Before Crash Business, June 14

    Management installed by the Tata Group had spent three years struggling to undo a reputation for shoddy operations earned during decades of state ownership.

  43. India Plane Crash: What Investigators Might Examine Interactive, June 13

    Investigators will examine many things, including what the pilots did and whether critical plane systems worked as they are supposed to.

  44. How Is Extreme Heat Affecting Air Travel? Climate, June 13

    Hot weather influences aircraft performance. We asked experts what it means for safety.

  45. Sole Survivor of India Plane Crash Recounts How He Survived Video, June 13

    Viswash Kumar Ramesh was one of 242 people on the 787-8 Dreamliner that went down shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, and the only known survivor.

  46. El único sobreviviente del choque de Air India tuvo un escape casi milagroso En español, June 13

    Viswash Kumar Ramesh era una de las 242 personas del 787-8 Dreamliner que se estrelló poco después de despegar de Ahmedabad, India. De algún modo, salió vivo.

  47. ‘I Didn’t Really Believe It’: Shock and Grief in U.K. Over Air India Crash World, June 13

    The fatal flight was bound for England, where family and friends of the 241 victims on board, including 52 British nationals, were left searching for answers.

  48. Is There a Safest Seat in a Plane Crash? We Asked Experts. Travel, June 13

    With all eyes on the sole survivor of Air India Flight 171, aviation insiders say that in an air catastrophe, “all bets are off” and seat choice matters little.

  49. ¿Qué causó el choque de Air India? Los expertos revisan el video del descenso del avión En español, June 13

    Los expertos en seguridad dijeron que los investigadores estudiarían por qué y cómo empezó a descender el avión durante su despegue.

  50. How the Man in Seat 11A Became a Plane Crash’s Sole Survivor World, June 13

    Viswash Kumar Ramesh was one of 242 people on the 787-8 Dreamliner that went down shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India. Somehow, he walked away.

  51. Grieving Relatives of India Air Crash Victims Wait for Bodies to Be Identified World, June 13

    Families lined up for hours to give DNA samples so the authorities could match names to victims of Thursday’s crash, which killed at least 269 people.

  52. Unos estudiantes de medicina almorzaban cuando el avión de Air India chocó contra su comedor En español, June 12

    Los bomberos se apresuraron a apagar los edificios mientras los equipos de emergencia recuperaban cuerpos tras la colisión mortal de un avión de pasajeros en India.

  53. Hundreds Dead in the Fiery Crash of an Air India Jet World, June 12

    The London-bound Boeing Dreamliner went down moments after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, with 242 people aboard. Dozens more on the ground perished as the plane exploded on the campus of a medical college.

  54. F.A.A. Further Restricts Area Around Reagan Airport to Helicopters U.S., June 12

    The agency has taken steps to reduce the risk of midair collisions after a military helicopter struck a commercial flight in January, killing everyone on both crafts.

  55. How the Air India Crash Compares With Other Deadly Plane Disasters World, June 12

    Plane travel is statistically one of the safest modes of travel. But when things goes wrong, the results are often disastrous.

  56. Flights Briefly Grounded at Boston’s Logan Airport After JetBlue Plane Rolls Off Runway U.S., June 12

    A JetBlue plane veered into a grassy area after landing, temporarily halting all flights in and out of the airport. There were no injuries, an official said.

  57. El choque aéreo en India vuelve a poner bajo la lupa a Boeing En español, June 12

    Los aviones Boeing 787 Dreamliner han sido objeto de un mayor escrutinio después de que denunciantes expresaran su preocupación por problemas de fabricación y calidad que datan de años.

  58. What Caused the Air India Crash? Experts Study Video of Plane’s Descent. Business, June 12

    Safety experts said investigators would be looking at why and how the plane started descending during its take off.

  59. Choque aéreo en India: esto es lo que sabemos del avión de pasajeros En español, June 12

    Un avión de Air India que viajaba con 242 personas a Londres desde el occidente de India se estrelló el jueves.

  60. How the Air India Plane Crashed: Maps and Photos Interactive, June 12

    ​​Maps show how an Air India flight carrying 242 passengers and crew members crashed in the city of Ahmedabad shortly after taking off.

  61. Chaos and Carnage at Air India Crash Site World, June 12

    Firefighters raced to douse smoking buildings as emergency workers recovered bodies after a deadly passenger plane crash in India.

  62. London-Bound Air India Passenger Plane Crashes With 242 Onboard Video, June 12

    The flight crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad shortly after taking off for London Gatwick Airport.

  63. Scenes From the India Plane Disaster World, June 12

    A passenger flight traveling from Ahmedabad, a city in western India, to London crashed shortly after takeoff.

  64. Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Raised Safety Concerns but Had Never Crashed Before Business, June 12

    There are more than 1,100 of the jets in service today. Air India flies nearly three dozen of them.

  65. Air India’s New Owners Have Been Trying to Upgrade and Expand the Carrier World, June 12

    The Tata Group, which bought the airline three years ago, has been trying to improve operations at a time of great change in India’s aviation market.

  66. Boeing 787 Crash Brings Fresh Scrutiny to Plane Maker’s Safety Record Business, June 12

    The accident happened just weeks after the company cut a deal with the U.S. government to avoid taking criminal responsibility for a pair of deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.

  67. What We Know About a Passenger Plane Crash in Western India World, June 12

    An Air India passenger plane traveling with 242 people to London from Ahmedabad, in the western Indian state of Gujarat, crashed on Thursday.

  68. Duffy Backs Safety Audit After Deadly Crash Near National Airport U.S., June 12

    An investigation will examine what could have prevented an Army Black Hawk helicopter from ramming into an American Airlines flight on Jan. 29, killing all on board both aircraft.

  69. Trump’s Pick to Lead the F.A.A. Faces Senate Grilling U.S., June 11

    The confirmation hearing for Bryan Bedford, a commercial airline executive, comes as the agency confronts critical staffing shortages and questions about passenger safety.

  70. 6 Dead After Plane Crashes Off Coast Near San Diego, F.A.A. Says U.S., June 9

    The U.S. Coast Guard said the aircraft went down about three miles west of Point Loma on Sunday.

  71. Senators Demand Government Watchdog Inquiries Into D.C. Plane Crash U.S., June 9

    Families of the victims in the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport have made additional investigations of the crash a top priority.

  72. Plane With 20 People Aboard Crashes in Tennessee U.S., June 8

    A Tullahoma, Tenn., official said the crash resulted in four serious injuries. Some of those on board were airlifted to hospitals, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said.

  73. Your Costco Membership Card? No, It Is Not a Replacement for Real ID. Travel, June 8

    The T.S.A. is reminding travelers that Costco cards are not on their own going to get you through security. “Can’t fly on hot dogs and hope,” the agency said.

  74. Ukraine Says It Has Stepped Up Its Drone Game, Again World, June 8

    The Ukrainian military says its new weapon system, which launches antiaircraft missiles from a remote-controlled speedboat, has brought down two Russian jet fighters.

  75. Reagan Airport Is Pausing Flights for Trump’s Military Parade. What Will It Mean for Travelers? Travel, June 6

    Some flights near Washington will be suspended on June 14 to accommodate military flyovers and fireworks displays. Here’s how it might affect travelers.

  76. Trump Administration Ends ‘Quiet Skies’ Traveler Surveillance Program U.S., June 5

    The program had briefly ensnared Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic congresswoman and now President Trump’s director of national intelligence, who has vocally criticized it as politicized.

  77. 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.

  78. 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.

  79. ¿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.

  80. 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.

  81. 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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. 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.

  87. 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.

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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.

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. 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.

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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.