Pursuing Passengers’ Bill of Rights is a waste of time and money
Monday, July 28, was not a fun day to be an airline passenger departing from virtually anywhere in the northeastern U.S. So much so, that some of the long airline delays even made news headlines, as in the case of from JFK to Las Vegas.
10 most delayed flights in America
Which flights should you avoid this summer? Here’s a list of the 10 most delayed domestic flights, courtesy of the Transportation Department.
Transportation secretary speaks
Transportation Secretary Mary Peters said late last week that federal regulators and American Airlines must explain why so many travelers had their flights canceled last week during safety inspections.
Update: AA cancels more than 1,000 flights
American Airlines canceled more than one-third of its schedule Wednesday — more than 1,000 flights — to inspect wiring on some of its jets. The airline canceled 460 flights Tuesday.
New NYC airspace chief named
The Federal Aviation Administration named Marie Kennington-Gardiner as director of the FAA’s New York Integration Office — a new position created to eliminate the chronic delays at the area’s three major airports.
BA pilots union urges changes
The union representing British Airways PLC pilots delivered angry criticism of the airline Monday, calling the carrier’s brand a “laughingstock” over the delays, cancellations and lost baggage during the debut of Heathrow Airport’s new terminal.
Making the most of a delay
In light of the latest dismal report on travel delays, Joe Brancatelli gives us some tips for keeping sane during the idle time.
Delays pile up in February
More than 31 percent of commercial flights in the U.S. arrived late, were canceled or were diverted in February.
More delays, lost bags for BA fliers
The baggage problems for British Airways continued Wednesday, forcing the airline to cancel or delay even more flights.
Airline safety checks tightened
The delays and frustrations may have only just begun as the Federal Aviation Administration cracks down on airlines for safety inspections. Already this week airlines have canceled more than 700 flights.