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F.A.A. Outage Highlights Fragility of the Aviation System
Tens of thousands of flights were delayed or canceled around Christmas when frigid weather and storms made travel treacherous. But…
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World
Bank Executive Accused of Urinating on a Fellow Airline Passenger
The executive, for the Indian subsidiary of Wells Fargo, was fired after the investigation became public. Air India faces scrutiny…
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News
How Low Can Airlines Go?
My traditionally cheery holiday social media feeds, usually populated by adorable children viciously ripping open presents like tiny animals, were…
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World
U.S. Says Chinese Fighter Jet Flew Dangerously Close to American Plane
The Chinese jet flew within 20 feet of the nose of an American military aircraft over the South China Sea…
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News
Learning From the Southwest Airlines Fiasco
Americans are furious with Southwest Airlines, and understandably so. Severe weather always disrupts air travel, but Southwest was the only…
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News
What Caused the Chaos at Southwest
While carriers like Delta, American Airlines and United bounced back after severe winter weather wreaked havoc on holiday travel, the…
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Business
Southwest’s Meltdown Draws Federal Scrutiny as Passengers Remain Stranded
The airline canceled another 2,500 flights on Wednesday and said it would be days before normal service resumes.
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World
South Koreans’ Steely Nerves Are Shaken by North Korean Drones
With tensions on the Korean Peninsula on the rise, many in the South were rattled when five drones from the…
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World
Biden’s Pick to Lead F.A.A. Faces Murky Road to Confirmation
The nominee, Phillip A. Washington, who has yet to receive a confirmation hearing, has drawn scrutiny over his aviation experience…
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World
North Korean Drones Breach Border, Triggering Alarms in South
South Korean war planes fired warning shots, while the authorities briefly prohibited commercial planes from taking off at two international…