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  1. Una temporada de huracanes como ninguna otra En español, Today

    No he visto una amenaza mayor para la ciencia meteorológica y climática que la que estamos presenciando ahora.

  2. How Far Can We Degrade Our Hurricane Forecasting Before People End Up Dead? Opinion, Today

    It’s only a matter of time before the next Milton is at our doorstep. But with our weather intelligence severely compromised, will we know it?

  3. Nathan Fielder, Creator of ‘The Rehearsal,’ Calls the F.A.A. ‘Dumb’ Arts, Yesterday

    In a CNN interview to discuss the recent season’s focus on pilot safety, Fielder responded to a Federal Aviation Administration statement and criticized training standards.

  4. Trump Has Targeted a Plane China Sees as a ‘Power’ Symbol Business, Yesterday

    Beijing has high hopes for its C919 single-aisle jet after years of delay, but the plane depends on engines, avionics and other gear from Western companies.

  5. JD Vance’s Campaign Plane Is Being Used for Migrant Deportation Flights U.S., Yesterday

    The Boeing 737 has been chartered more than a dozen times this year by the federal government to deport migrants to several countries in Central America.

  6. Chicago Museum Director to Return to Work After Airplane Incident Arts, May 29

    The Art Institute of Chicago had opened an independent investigation after James Rondeau, the director, stripped off his clothes during a flight to Germany.

  7. United Airlines Will Return to J.F.K. Through a Deal With JetBlue Business, May 29

    The partnership comes after Newark’s airport, where United has a big hub, suffered long delays because of air traffic control problems.

  8. Plane Is Diverted After Man Assaults Crew Member, U.S. Says U.S., May 28

    An American Airlines jet, which was flying from Connecticut to Chicago, returned to Connecticut after a passenger grabbed a flight attendant, threw the person to the ground and spoke incoherently, prosecutors said.

  9. U.S. Pauses Exports of Jet Engine and Chip Technology to China Business, May 28

    President Trump has stopped some critical products and technologies made only in the United States from flowing to China, flexing the government’s power over global supply chains.

  10. Turkey Cracks Down on Fliers Who Stand Up Too Soon, Threatening Fines World, May 28

    As of this month, passengers who stand before planes fully stop may be fined by the Turkish government.

  11. Israeli Jets Strike Yemen’s Main Airport Again After Houthi Attacks World, May 28

    Israel said the bombing of the airport, which was targeted for the second time this month, had destroyed the last plane used by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.

  12. Greenland Says Visit. But Step Lightly and Speak Softly. Travel, May 28

    Already in the geopolitical spotlight, the country prepares for the first direct flights from the United States. In the capital of Nuuk, the expected tourism influx is both exciting and worrying.

  13. Southwest Airlines Sets Baggage Fees Travel, May 27

    Until now, it was the only major U.S. airline that allowed passengers to check two bags at no extra cost. On May 28, most passengers will start paying $35 for their first bag.

  14. Trump se beneficia económicamente de la presidencia, como ningún otro mandatario de EE. UU. En español, May 27

    Los Trump no son la primera familia presidencial que saca provecho de su tiempo en el poder, pero han hecho más por monetizar la presidencia que cualquiera que haya ocupado la Casa Blanca.

  15. Memorial Day Storms Cause Delays for Holiday Travelers U.S., May 26

    Thunderstorms in the south and central United States caused flight delays during Memorial Day weekend, the beginning of the summer travel season.

  16. As Trumps Monetize Presidency, Profits Outstrip Protests U.S., May 25

    The president and his family have monetized the White House more than any other occupant, normalizing activities that once would have provoked heavy blowback and official investigations.

  17. Some Sneaky Fees Can No Longer Hide. But Watch Out for Others. Technology, May 25

    Resort fees, cleaning fees, service fees: Those charges now must be disclosed upfront. But the fight against “junk fees” is far from over.

  18. Inside United’s Command Center at Newark Airport Business, May 24

    Amid dire conditions at the airport, an airline operations crew has had to figure out how to get more than 600 flights a day to take off and land without incident.

  19. Army Report Links Pentagon Equipment Glitch to Aborted Landings at D.C. Airport U.S., May 24

    The diversion of two commercial flights on May 1 has raised new questions about equipment and safety in some of Washington’s busiest airspace.

  20. La protesta del sindicato de maestros en México paralizó el Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad de México En español, May 24

    El bloqueo reflejó cómo la presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, está sufriendo la presión de algunos sindicatos y movimientos sociales, mientras una economía débil limita su capacidad para mejorar las condiciones laborales.

  21. Teachers Protest Shuts Down Mexico City’s International Airport World, May 23

    Flights were briefly halted, delaying travel for thousands, as security forces swarmed into passenger terminals in an effort to assert order.

  22. Drummer and Music Agent Among 6 Killed in San Diego Plane Crash U.S., May 23

    Friends paid tribute to Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, and Dave Shapiro, a music agent who worked with Sum 41, Hanson and other bands.

  23. A Holiday Weekend Will Be a Test for Newark Airport New York, May 23

    The airport, which has suffered from staffing shortages and communications breakdowns, faces the first big weekend leading up to summer.

  24. Un avión se estrelló en San Diego y se teme que hayan muerto 6 personas En español, May 23

    Además, se registraron daños en 10 viviendas y el incidente ocasionó la evacuación de unas 100 personas, según informaron las autoridades.

  25. A Revealing Joke in the Oval Office About Getting in Trump’s Good Graces U.S., May 22

    The president of South Africa’s wisecrack about a free plane spoke volumes.

  26. Woman Who Sneaked Aboard Paris Flight and Hid in Bathrooms Is Convicted New York, May 22

    Svetlana Dali scooted from bathroom to bathroom in the Boeing and wandered its aisles. She testified in her own behalf and interrupted the trial repeatedly.

  27. Inside a Harrowing, Hail-Damaged Flight: ‘We Thought It Was Our Last’ World, May 22

    When an IndiGo flight from New Delhi ran into a severe hailstorm, a passenger described several terrifying minutes: “They were calling their gods, we were calling our gods.”

  28. Small Jet Crashes in San Diego, Killing Those Aboard, Officials Say U.S., May 22

    The plane, a Cessna Citation jet, crashed near the Tierrasanta neighborhood and also destroyed several homes. It was not immediately clear how many people were on the plane.

  29. Southwest Airlines to Tighten Restrictions on Portable Batteries on Flights Business, May 22

    The carrier will require passengers to keep lithium batteries visible while in use in order to allow flight crews to respond more quickly in case one catches fire.

  30. Senate Democrats Seek Inquiry Into Bondi’s Role in Gift of Qatari Jet to Trump U.S., May 21

    In a letter to the Justice Department, the senators raised concern that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s approval allowed the president to skirt constitutional, ethical and legal limits to such a large foreign gift.

  31. La historia secreta de la búsqueda de Trump de un nuevo Air Force One En español, May 20

    Antes de que el gobierno de Trump decidiera aceptar un lujoso Boeing 747-8 de Catar fueron necesarias semanas de coordinación entre Washington y Doha.

  32. My Father Prosecuted History’s Crimes. Then He Died in One. Magazine, May 20

    He was a Nazi hunter — and was killed in the Lockerbie bombing. What does it mean to seek justice for his death?

  33. A Plane Crash in Brooklyn Overshadowed Her Childhood New York, May 20

    Marty Ross-Dolen’s grandparents died in a devastating collision in 1960. Her mother never talked about it.

  34. Real ID, the Newark Mess, More: What to Know if You’re Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend Travel, May 20

    With airports and airlines experiencing delays and cancellations, and staffing shortfalls at national parks, here’s what to know before you go.

  35. Donde Europa tiene trenes, EE. UU. tiene autopistas y arrepentimiento En español, May 20

    Mientras Europa abraza el tren nocturno, Estados Unidos parece caminar como sonámbulo hacia un callejón sin salida en el transporte.

  36. La imagen de EE. UU. ‘ha recibido un duro golpe’ a nivel turístico En español, May 18

    Muchas aerolíneas, hoteles y analistas prevén una temporada turística poco alentadora en Estados Unidos, a medida que las amenazas de aranceles y las impopulares decisiones políticas pasan factura.

  37. New Jersey, State of Constant Motion, Learns to Live With Immobility New York, May 18

    Trains are idle, the airport is hobbled and large holes have opened on a major highway. The state’s residents have time to reflect, and get mad.

  38. 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.

  39. As Europe Speeds By on Rail, America Is Stuck in Traffic Opinion, May 18

    As Europe embraces the night train, the United States seems to be sleepwalking into a transport dead end.

  40. How Staffing Shortages Have Plagued Newark Airport Video, May 17

    What’s causing major flight delays and disruptions at Newark Liberty International Airport? Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York Times covering transportation, explains how a staffing shortage has contributed to the chaos and what’s being done to address it.

  41. Campaign Against an Airline That Flies Deportees Sets Off a Legal Fight Business, May 16

    Seth Miller, a New Hampshire lawmaker, placed billboard ads protesting Avelo Airlines’ decision to operate flights for ICE. Avelo accused him of copyright infringement.

  42. Summer Travel Slump? Amid Uncertainty, the U.S. Brand ‘Has Taken a Beating.’ Travel, May 16

    Many airlines, hotels and analysts are forecasting a downbeat tourism season in America, as threats of tariffs and unpopular policy decisions take their toll.

  43. Newark’s Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Is Dire. It’s Also Not Unique. Interactive, May 16

    As of May 7, all but two of the 313 air traffic control facilities in the United States were understaffed, a New York Times analysis found.

  44. Colorado Air Traffic Control Facility Lost Contact With Some Pilots Business, May 15

    Controllers switched frequencies and planes were “safely separated,” officials said. The 90-second outage on Monday followed communications problems at Newark’s airport.

  45. What to Know About the Newark Airport Problems Business, May 14

    Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway.

  46. Qatar Offers Trump a $400 Million Luxury Jet The Daily, May 14

    President Trump is poised to accept a lavish jet for use as Air Force One. Here’s what we know, and why it’s sparking outrage.

  47. Relatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims File Criminal Complaint World, May 14

    Dozens of family members filed a joint complaint against 15 aviation officials, accusing them of negligence and violating South Korean law.

  48. With Trump Visit, Qatar’s Image Makeover Scores Another Success World, May 14

    The emirate, once called “a funder of terrorism” by President Trump, has spent lavishly on overhauling its global reputation.

  49. The Five-Figure Reason Hot Restaurants Are Moving to OpenTable Food, May 14

    With backing from Visa, the reservations platform is staking its claim on in-demand restaurants and paying them handsomely to jump ship from Resy.

  50. At LAX Airport, Uber Drivers Wait. And Wait. And Wait. Technology, May 14

    One of the busiest airports in the world used to be a prime place for gig drivers to earn money. Now, it’s typical of their increasing desperation.

  51. A ‘Quixotic’ Fight to Protect a Bird That Can Be Hard to Love New York, May 14

    Two New York men who bonded over bird-watching at the Central Park Reservoir are united in their efforts to save the nests of its resident Canada geese.

  52. Pressure Loss Led to Private Jet Crash After Sonic Boom Scare, Report Says U.S., May 14

    The unresponsive plane drew a response from military jets, causing a sonic boom, before it crashed in Virginia in 2023. A federal report said a loss of cabin pressure was likely to blame.

  53. What Has Trump Done to West Point? Opinion, May 13

    Responses to a guest essay about the Trump administration’s assault on academic freedom at the U.S. Military Academy. Also: The Qatari gift of a plane.

  54. How New Yorkers Are Adjusting to Congestion Pricing New York, May 13

    The program has reduced traffic and produced revenue for the M.T.A., a New York Times analysis found.

  55. Should You Fly Through Newark Airport? Here’s What You Need to Know. Travel, May 12

    Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.

  56. Revealing the Many Factors Behind a Fatal Plane Crash Times Insider, May 12

    Two New York Times reporters chronicled the moments that led to the tragic Jan. 29 collision between a regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.

  57. Air Traffic Staffing Shortage Forces Delays at Newark Airport Business, May 12

    The delays are the latest problem to plague the airport, where radar and radio communications have recently malfunctioned.

  58. Avelo Airlines Faces Backlash for Aiding Trump’s Deportation Campaign Business, May 12

    The company, which serves airports in liberal cities on the coasts, has agreed to operate chartered flights for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

  59. Airport Chaos Briefing, May 12

    It’s been a scary few months for American air travel. How did we get here?

  60. In India and Pakistan, Signs of Normalcy After Weekend Cease-Fire World, May 12

    Civilian flights were returning to normal, and stocks jumped in both nations, signs of confidence that the agreement to halt fighting was holding.

  61. A New Pope? Time to Make Cookies at This Queens Bakery. New York, May 12

    Maria Notaro got to work as soon as Pope Leo XIV waved from the balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica.

  62. Flights Could Be Disrupted Across U.S., Transportation Secretary Warns New York, May 11

    After a series of problems at Newark Liberty International Airport, the secretary, Sean Duffy, said that he would meet with airline leaders to plan a scaling back of Newark flights.

  63. Cómo ahorrar tiempo y dinero en el aeropuerto En español, May 11

    La tecnología, la planificación y las estrategias creativas pueden ayudarte a sortear las dificultades más comunes de los aeropuertos.

  64. U.S. Starts Investigation Into Imported Planes and Parts Business, May 9

    The Trump administration could use the investigation to impose new tariffs on imported planes, jet engines and other aerospace parts.

  65. Newark Airport Has Another Radar Outage Business, May 9

    The air traffic control mishap early Friday morning added to disruptions in recent days that have heightened concerns about safety at one of the busiest U.S. airports.

  66. British Airways Owner Buys 32 Boeing Planes Worth $13 Billion Business, May 9

    IAG, the airline’s parent company, announced the order a day after Britain and the United States confirmed the framework for a trade agreement to lower tariffs.

  67. See How a Communications Outage Affected Flights at Newark Airport Interactive, May 9

    The effects of an interruption in radio and radar service could be seen almost immediately, as planes circled in holding patterns. They are still being felt in cancellations and major delays days later.

  68. Transportation Secretary Unveils Plan to Overhaul of Aging Air-Traffic Systems U.S., May 8

    Officials promised to replace derelict equipment with state-of-the-art technology but said funding was dependent on Congress.

  69. New York City Predicted Record Tourism. Then Came Trump. New York, May 8

    The city’s tourism agency revised its 2025 forecast, with an estimated decline primarily driven by fewer foreign travelers.

  70. A Frightening Moment to Fly Podcasts, May 8

    What the problems at one of the country’s biggest airports tell us about air-travel safety in the United States.

  71. How Lost Radar and Silent Radios Have Upended Newark Air Travel Washington, May 7

    A technical outage in Philadelphia last week terrified air traffic controllers and stranded passengers. As the summer travel season looms, the F.A.A. is racing to address the problems.

  72. Real ID Rolls Out With Worries and Warnings, but Few Delays Travel, May 7

    Many passengers showed up at airports early for extra screening or brought passports, easing fears that the long-postponed deadline would turn into a travel nightmare.

  73. Russia and Ukraine Trade Strikes Before Moscow’s Victory Day Parade Foreign, May 7

    The attacks came a day before a Russian-proposed cease-fire was to take effect and as Moscow prepared to welcome foreign dignitaries for a parade.

  74. 2 United Airlines Jets Clip Wings at San Francisco Airport Express, May 6

    No one was injured in the incident, which occurred as the Boeing 777 jets were leaving the gate area early on Tuesday. The airline canceled both trans-Pacific flights.

  75. Travelers Without a Real ID Will Still Be Allowed to Fly, Noem Says Express, May 6

    Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security, said that travelers without a federally recognized document would face additional screening on Wednesday but would not be barred from flights.

  76. Emergency Crew Responds After Plane Collision in San Francisco Video, May 6

    Two United Airlines planes collided while taxiing on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.

  77. Israel Bombs Yemen’s Main Airport in Retaliation for Houthi Strike Foreign, May 6

    The strikes came after the Houthis fired a missile that struck near Israel’s main airport. President Trump later said the U.S. would stop bombing the Houthis because they do not want to fight anymore.

  78. ¿Eres titular de la ‘green card’? Esto debes saber al viajar fuera de EE. UU. En español, May 3

    Las amplias restricciones del gobierno de Trump a la migración tienen a los residentes legales permanentes preocupados por su situación. Algunos abogados dijeron que tienen razón en estar preocupados.

  79. 5-Hour Delays and Diverted Flights: What’s Going on at Newark Airport? Travel, May 2

    An alarming equipment failure and staffing shortages at an air traffic control center have worsened the effects of a runway closure, and the disruptions could go on for weeks.

  80. 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.

  81. ¿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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. 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.

  87. 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.

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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.

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. 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.

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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.

  98. 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.

  99. 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.