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  1. What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown U.S., Today

    Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday amid a standoff over restrictions that Democrats have demanded for federal immigration agents. But much of its work continues.

  2. T.S.A. Workers Brace for Another Shutdown They Didn’t Cause U.S., February 14

    As Congress leaves town without funding their department, airport security officers wonder, “How many more times am I going to be able to do this?”

  3. Four Killed in Plane Crash Near Steamboat Springs, Colo. U.S., February 13

    The plane crashed in remote mountain terrain at about 12:20 a.m. on Friday “under unknown circumstances,” according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

  4. Jet2 Flight Diverted Following Midair Brawl Travel, February 13

    The fight, captured on videos shared to social media, involved multiple passengers crowding into the aisle of the plane.

  5. Department of Homeland Security Faces an Impending Shutdown U.S., February 13

    Though funding for the department is set to run out early Saturday, officials said its essential functions would continue.

  6. Trump’s Actions Test the Fragile World of Air Travel Business, February 12

    Last minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.

  7. Oficiales fronterizos habrían causado el cierre de El Paso por usar un láser antidrones En español, February 12

    Los oficiales apuntaron a lo que pensaban que era un dron de un cártel de la droga, pero resultó ser un globo de fiesta, dijeron personas familiarizadas con el episodio.

  8. Lo que se sabe sobre el cierre del espacio aéreo de El Paso En español, February 12

    El gobierno de Trump achacó la interrupción de servicio a la incursión de un dron de un cártel, pero otros han rebatido esa explicación.

  9. Help! JetBlue Mangled My Vintage Louis Vuitton Bag and Won’t Pay Up. Travel, February 12

    A treasured 1970s heirloom left Florida intact, and arrived on Long Island ripped apart. Why wouldn’t the airline compensate her for the $600 in repairs?

  10. Weapons Used to Fight Drones Don’t Mix Well With Civilian Airspace U.S., February 11

    In the race to build anti-drone weapons intended for use in a war zone, it is unclear how they may be used safely in crowded skies.

  11. Officials Claim Drone Incursion Led to Shutdown of El Paso Airport Video, February 11

    The Federal Aviation Administration lifted an order to ground all flights at El Paso International Airport on Wednesday. The order was initially issued on Tuesday night. Officials claimed a drone incursion prompted the closure.

  12. What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown U.S., February 11

    The Trump administration blamed the disruptive halt on a cartel drone incursion, but others have disputed that explanation.

  13. The February 11 Faa El Paso Flights Airport live blog included one standalone post:
  14. Critics Question Why Administration Suddenly Closed El Paso’s Airspace U.S., February 11

    Trump administration officials said Mexican drug cartel drones breached U.S. airspace. But two people briefed on the situation said the Defense Department’s new counter-drone technology prompted the shutdown.

  15. What Executives Are Saying About the ‘K-Shaped’ Economy Business, February 11

    Leaders across industries from airlines to packaged foods have said a growing divide between lower-income and wealthy consumers is changing their businesses.

  16. F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days U.S., February 11

    No flights would be allowed to or from the airport for 10 days under a flight restriction order that cited unspecified “special security reasons.”

  17. Rename Penn Station and Dulles Airport After Trump? Opinion, February 10

    Should two major transportation hubs be renamed for the president? Also: When children watch TV; a hope for long life.

  18. Las aerolíneas canadienses cancelan vuelos porque Cuba se queda sin combustible suficiente En español, February 10

    Las duras medidas del gobierno de Trump contra los envíos de petróleo a Cuba están empezando a causar estragos en el sector turístico de la isla caribeña.

  19. Air Canada Cancels Flights as Cuba Runs Out of Jet Fuel World, February 9

    The Trump administration’s crackdown on oil shipments to Cuba is beginning to wreak havoc on the Caribbean island’s travel industry.

  20. Pilots and Flight Attendants Criticize American Airlines’ Performance Business, February 9

    The unions representing pilots and flight attendants have in recent days publicly criticized American for falling behind Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

  21. No todos odian las turbulencias, la comida escasa y el asiento del medio al volar En español, February 8

    Existen viajeros que se la pasan bien en el aire pese a las incomodidades de la aviación moderna.

  22. Trump Ties Tunnel Funds to Renaming of Transit Hubs Video, February 6

    Administration officials told Senator Chuck Schumer that the president would release federal funds for the Hudson River Gateway project if New York’s Penn Station and Washington Dulles International Airport were renamed after President Trump, according to four people familiar with the private conversations.

  23. The Key to Managing Tariffs: Be Big and Have the President’s Ear Business, February 2

    Several large American manufacturers are thriving despite the threat of higher costs. Smaller ones are struggling.

  24. Who Loves Turbulence, Airplane Food and the Middle Seat? They Do. Travel, February 2

    What the travelers who adore some common annoyances of flying can teach everyone else about the power of changing one’s perspective.

  25. NASCAR Star’s Plane Had Several Instrument Failures Before Crash U.S., January 30

    The successive problems appeared to overwhelm the pilots, who were experienced but not authorized to fly the type of jet they were operating alone, according to federal safety investigators.

  26. Inside the Huge New Terminal That Will Transform J.F.K. New York, January 30

    The 2.6-million-square-foot Terminal One, part of a multibillion-dollar redevelopment of Kennedy Airport, will be nearly as large as the Empire State Building.

  27. Trump Threatens Canada Over Business Jet Dispute U.S., January 30

    The president said he would restrict the use of Canadian-built aircraft and impose a 50 percent tariff on them until the dispute was resolved.

  28. Moscow Airport Sells for Half Off, a Sign of Russia’s Global Isolation World, January 29

    The government opened the sale to cut-rate bidding for Domodedovo Airport after it received no offers at its initial asking price of $1.7 billion.

  29. He Lost His Parents in a Plane Crash. Next Week He’ll Skate at the Olympics. U.S., January 29

    After his parents died in the midair collision over Washington, D.C., a year ago, Maxim Naumov struggled to put on his skates. Now he will compete for the United States at the Milan-Cortina Games.

  30. Un avión con políticos colombianos se estrella en una zona disputada por un grupo rebelde En español, January 28

    En el avión viajaban 15 personas, incluyendo dos políticos locales, Diógenes Quintero y Carlos Salcedo, que estaban postulados como candidatos al Congreso en las próximas elecciones nacionales.

  31. Plane Carrying Colombian Politicians Crashes in Area Contested by Rebels World, January 28

    The aircraft was carrying 15 people, and the authorities said there were no survivors.

  32. Veteran Indian Politician Among 5 Killed in Plane Crash World, January 28

    Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra State, was on board a charter jet that crashed as it was coming in to land.

  33. Southwest Begins Assigned Seating, Scrapping a Signature Quirk Travel, January 27

    The airline said its new policy, rolled out on Tuesday, responded to passengers’ preferences, but some customers said the scramble was part of the charm.

  34. F.A.A. Ignored Safety Concerns Prior to Collision Over Potomac, N.T.S.B. Says Video, January 27

    The National Transportation Safety Board said that a “multitude of errors” led to the collision between a military helicopter and a commercial jet, killing 67 people last January.

  35. She’s the Face of Trump’s Aviation Safety Board, and She’s a Democrat U.S., January 27

    Jennifer Homendy, the outspoken chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board, is reclaiming the spotlight at a meeting on Tuesday about the Washington, D.C., crash that killed 67.

  36. Transportation Safety Board Set to Declare Cause of Midair Collision U.S., January 27

    The National Transportation Safety Board is set to vote on the probable cause of last year’s crash near Washington and make recommendations.

  37. F.A.A. Rolls Out Agency Overhaul for Improving Air Safety U.S., January 26

    The announcement of a reorganization comes nearly a year after a midair collision killed 67 people and prompted a public outcry for enhancing the security of aviation travel.

  38. A Year Past a Fatal Crash, Concerns About Safety at Reagan Airport Continue U.S., January 26

    The Federal Aviation Administration says it has reduced traffic in and out of the airport and designed safer routes. Crash victims’ families want more.

  39. Winter Storm Disrupts Air Travel Plans for Thousands on Monday Weather, January 26

    Delays and cancellations persisted, a day after more than 11,000 flights were canceled. Airports in the Northeast U.S. were hit the hardest.

  40. Winter Storm Drives U.S. Flight Cancellations to Pandemic-Level Numbers Weather, January 25

    More than 8,230 departures were canceled on Sunday, more than on any other day since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

  41. The January 24 Winter Storm Snow Ice live blog included one standalone post:
  42. The Aviation System Is Preparing for Storm-Driven Chaos Business, January 23

    Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights over the weekend in anticipation of frigid weather and ice and now across much of the country.

  43. F.A.A. Says Helicopter Restrictions Imposed After D.C. Crash Will Stay U.S., January 23

    The agency said that expanding the restrictions and making them permanent were urgent steps for avoiding another crash.

  44. Trump Could Begin Flying on Jet Donated by Qatar by Summer U.S., January 22

    It remains unclear whether the aircraft would get the full Air Force One security upgrades, which industry experts said could take up to two years to complete.

  45. How a Major Winter Storm This Weekend Could Affect Your Travel Plans Travel, January 22

    Ice, sleet and possibly significant snowfall are threatening to snarl travel in much of the eastern U.S. starting on Friday. Here’s what to know.

  46. Former Flight Attendant Posed as Pilot to Get Free Flights, Prosecutors Say U.S., January 21

    Federal prosecutors accused Dallas Pokornik of using a false I.D. to get hundreds of free flights from three unnamed airlines, which he denied.

  47. What Do Young Travelers Want? Exclusive Experiences. Travel, January 21

    More millennials and Gen Z-ers are planning trips around experiences, and the industry is responding with concerts, dinners and V.I.P. events.

  48. At Check-In, Your Face Is Increasingly Your ID Travel, January 21

    Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease airport hassles, even as the technology raises privacy concerns.

  49. Getting Travel Rewards Is Getting Easier Travel, January 21

    Program updates and new navigation tools help travelers negotiate the increasingly complicated universe of points.

  50. For Travelers in 2026, Prices Are All Over the Map Travel, January 21

    Luxury travelers can expect to pay more than they did last year, while budget travelers might get a break.

  51. Los medicamentos para adelgazar podrían ahorrar 580 millones de dólares a las aerolíneas de EE. UU. En español, January 21

    Un estudio destaca una ventaja sorprendente para las compañías aéreas: si los pasajeros pesan menos, gastarán menos en combustible.

  52. Air Force One Turns Back With Trump After Electrical Issue U.S., January 21

    The plane was heading for Switzerland when it turned back for Joint Base Andrews. A White House official said there had been a minor electrical issue.

  53. Now Boarding the Freedom Plane: Precious Founding-Era Documents Arts, January 20

    The plane, organized by the National Archives, will take rare 18th-century documents around the country in a tour loosely inspired by the Bicentennial’s Freedom Train.

  54. Weight-Loss Drugs Could Save U.S. Airlines $580 Million Per Year Travel, January 19

    A study by the financial firm Jefferies highlights a surprising perk for carriers: lower fuel costs as slimmer passengers lighten their aircrafts’ loads.

  55. 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.

  56. 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.

  57. ¿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.

  58. 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.

  59. 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.

  60. 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.

  61. 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.

  62. 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.

  63. 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.

  64. 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.

  65. 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.

  66. 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.

  67. 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.

  68. 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.

  69. 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.

  70. 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.

  71. 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.

  72. 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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. 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.