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#eu-regulations
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland's proposal to increase flight delay compensation threshold from three to five hours faces criticism from consumer protection groups.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

EU mulls tightening flight delay compensation rules for passengers

Poland's proposal to increase flight delay compensation threshold from three to five hours faces criticism from consumer protection groups.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
12 hours ago

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger

Discussion to reform flight delay compensation rules may lessen cancellations while provably impacting consumer rights.
more#eu-regulations
#newark-airport
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

NYC startup
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Radar Screens Went Dark at Newark Airport Again This Time for Even Longer

Newark Airport faced severe operational challenges due to repeated radar outages and staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

As few as 3 radar controllers monitored Newark's airspace Monday night, FAA says

The FAA is facing staffing shortages, leading to inadequate air traffic control at Newark Airport.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Managing flights at Newark is so bad that air traffic controllers go on trauma leave

Air traffic controllers at Newark Liberty International Airport are experiencing extreme stress, leading to trauma leave due to severe operational failures.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

Transportation secretary calls Newark safe as outage hits airport again

Flight operations from Newark Liberty International Airport are safe but need to be scaled back due to recent air traffic control outages.
NYC startup
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

I'm a pilot - here's the disastrous truth about flying out of Newark Airport

Newark Airport is facing major disruptions due to delays, cancellations, and air traffic control issues.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

FAA imposes Newark flight cuts in a bid to reduce congestion and delays for passengers

FAA reduces Newark airport flights due to delays caused by construction, staffing shortages, and equipment outages.
more#newark-airport
#newark-liberty-international-airport
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#aviation-safety
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Washington DC

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

fromNew York Magazine
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

The Newark Airport Crisis Started When Controllers Lost Contact With Planes

Newark Liberty Airport faced significant flight delays and cancellations due to air traffic controller communication failures caused by equipment issues.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US news

United Airlines planes clip wings while preparing to depart from San Francisco airport

A wing collision occurred between two United Airlines flights at San Francisco Airport, but no injuries were reported.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Air travel will be 'worse' this summer, lawmakers warn - as FAA gives infuriating update on system fixes, staffing issues

Flight delays and cancellations are expected to worsen due to insufficient air traffic controllers and outdated infrastructure, necessitating immediate overhaul efforts.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Confessions of an air traffic controller: 'Avoid Newark like the plague'

Newark Liberty International Airport is facing significant operational challenges due to understaffing and technical issues, leading to numerous flight disruptions.
Air traffic controllers express frustration over the relocation decision, which they believe has exacerbated safety and efficiency problems. Local airports are considered safer.
more#aviation-safety
#united-airlines
NYC parents
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

What Travelers Should Know About Newark Airport's Major Delays Amid Massive FAA Staffing Shortage-'It Is Not Safe'

Newark International Airport faces significant delays and cancellations due to FAA staffing shortages and construction limiting operations.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Newark Liberty Airport is safe to fly, United Airlines says. Here's the latest on flight delays.

NYC parents
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

What Travelers Should Know About Newark Airport's Major Delays Amid Massive FAA Staffing Shortage-'It Is Not Safe'

Newark International Airport faces significant delays and cancellations due to FAA staffing shortages and construction limiting operations.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
NYC parents

Newark Liberty Airport is safe to fly, United Airlines says. Here's the latest on flight delays.

more#united-airlines
#air-traffic-control
Atlanta Falcons
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Travel woes continue at Newark, Atlanta airports after air traffic control equipment failures

Air traffic control failures led to over 450 flight delays at major US airports, particularly affecting Newark and Atlanta.
Atlanta Falcons
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Travel woes continue at Newark, Atlanta airports after air traffic control equipment failures

Air traffic control failures led to over 450 flight delays at major US airports, particularly affecting Newark and Atlanta.
more#air-traffic-control
#civil-aviation-authority
more#civil-aviation-authority
#travel-disruption
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UK's Heathrow airport shuts amid outage, throwing global travel into chaos

Heathrow Airport is closed until midnight Friday due to a power outage, affecting thousands of travelers.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

A flight returned to Miami with an emergency. For travelers, the saga just began

American Airlines caused significant travel disruptions for passengers with unclear communications and delayed flights, resulting in a stressful experience.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UK's Heathrow airport shuts amid outage, throwing global travel into chaos

Heathrow Airport is closed until midnight Friday due to a power outage, affecting thousands of travelers.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

A flight returned to Miami with an emergency. For travelers, the saga just began

American Airlines caused significant travel disruptions for passengers with unclear communications and delayed flights, resulting in a stressful experience.
more#travel-disruption
#aviation
more#aviation
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

29 People Shared The Wildest Reasons Their Flights Were Delayed

Unexpected factors can lead to flight delays, ranging from unusual wildlife encounters to bizarre incidents, showcasing the unpredictability of air travel.
OMG science
#refunds
Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Travel Troubleshooter: Passenger pays extra for early flight but gets a later one instead

Norwegian Airlines failed to compensate for flight changes that led to missed appointments and unnecessary extra charges.
Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Travel Troubleshooter: Passenger pays extra for early flight but gets a later one instead

Norwegian Airlines failed to compensate for flight changes that led to missed appointments and unnecessary extra charges.
more#refunds
#air-travel
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Delays continue at Pearson airport as crashed plane's black box sent off for analysis | CBC News

Toronto Pearson airport experiences ongoing delays and cancellations following a crash landing that injured 21 people, resulting in major impact on flight operations.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago
Travel

SFO flights delayed nearly an hour as weather grips Bay Area travel

Severe weather is causing significant travel delays in California airports, particularly impacting San Francisco International Airport as holiday travel begins.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Fog that disrupted UK flights predicted to ease

Fog disruptions at major UK airports see decreasing delays; travelers should check flight statuses.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Delays continue at Pearson airport as crashed plane's black box sent off for analysis | CBC News

Toronto Pearson airport experiences ongoing delays and cancellations following a crash landing that injured 21 people, resulting in major impact on flight operations.
more#air-travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Travel Troubleshooter: Lufthansa messes up flight, offers unsatisfactory refund

We experienced a highly unsatisfactory experience... Lufthansa canceled, rebooked, then canceled and delayed our flights on both ends of our vacation.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Wintery mix of snow, sleet cancels flights and closes some suburban schools

A winter mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain caused significant disruptions in New York City, affecting school operations and flight schedules across the region.
Education
#aviation-industry
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#southwest-airlines
more#southwest-airlines
#jetblue
more#jetblue
#jetblue-airways
Miscellaneous
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

JetBlue Fined $2M for Delayed Flights - What That Means for Affected Passengers' Wallets

JetBlue is fined $2 million for chronic flight delays following a Department of Transportation investigation, marking a first in airline penalties.
Miscellaneous
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

JetBlue Fined $2M for Delayed Flights - What That Means for Affected Passengers' Wallets

JetBlue is fined $2 million for chronic flight delays following a Department of Transportation investigation, marking a first in airline penalties.
more#jetblue-airways
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

Since You're Doing A Lot Of Traveling This Winter, Go Ahead And Pack These 47 Useful Things

Traveling to colder climates or experiencing flight delays can be frustrating, but it’s essential to prepare adequately and maintain a positive mindset to navigate through these challenges.
France news
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Cyberattack hits Japan Airlines, delaying flights for holiday travelers

Japan Airlines experienced a cyberattack on Thursday that caused delays to over 20 domestic flights. However, they managed to stop the attack and restore systems.
Information security
#american-airlines
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fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

It happened again: Delta passengers endured a 5-hour flight to nowhere, ending up back at JFK

A Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 returned to JFK after a potential engine issue was detected during a flight to Edinburgh, highlighting safety protocols and the challenges of transatlantic aviation.
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