Air Travel News

• Canada wildfire smoke: Flights grounded across US east coast
  
  US officials warn reduced visibility from smoke will continue to impact air travel on Thursday.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• Wildfires Disrupt Northeast Flights: Incoming Planes Paused At LaGuardia, Newark And Philadelphia
  
  The FAA says air travel will be impacted for airports around New York City, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Charlotte.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• Unruly airplane passengers disrupting more flights, despite FAA's zero-tolerance policy
  
  A new analysis from the International Air Transport Assn. showed that unruly-passenger incidents increased 47% in 2022. Physical abuse incidents, while rare, increased 61% year over year.
  Los Angeles Times.  Tuesday, 6 Jun 2023.
• Your Summer Air Travel Could Be Complicated By a 'Very Frustrating' Issue, Expert Says
  
  It's a global problem with no end in sight anytime soon.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 5 Jun 2023.
• Air travel to be disrupted by 'very frustrating' supply chain issues, IATA's Willie Walsh says
  
  "The challenges we expect to see in the short term are outside of our control," Willie Walsh told CNBC, citing a number of issues on the horizon.
  CNBC.  Monday, 5 Jun 2023.
• Memorial Day air travel tops 2019 levels as consumers keep shelling out for trips
  
  The Transportation Security Administration said it screened nearly 9.8 million people over Memorial Day weekend.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 30 May 2023.
• Air Transport (ATSG) Falls 45% in the Past Year: Here's How
  
  Rising operating costs and anticipated reduction in cargo aircraft for 2023 hurt Air Transport (ATSG).
  Zacks.  Friday, 26 May 2023.
• Allegiant (ALGT) Rides on Air Travel Demand, Cost Woes Stay
  
  Allegiant (ALGT) benefits from a recovery in air-travel demand. Expenses related to fuel prices and other airline capital expenditures weigh on the bottom line.
  Zacks.  Tuesday, 16 May 2023.
• AAA: Memorial Day air travel to exceed pre-pandemic levels
  
  If you're traveling over the long Memorial Day weekend, expect airports to be a bit busier than before the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Washington Times.  Tuesday, 16 May 2023.
• Memorial Day weekend air travel expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels
  
  The summer vacation season is poised to start with a flood of flyers at the nation's airports. AAA predicts Memorial Day weekend will be among the busiest ever. ...
  CBS News.  Monday, 15 May 2023.
• The Latest For Air Travel: Cartoon Characters, Make-A-Wish Trips And Inflight Fragrances
  
  Riding the wave of strong business, airlines are also investing in new products and community programs. Here are some of the latest airline news and updates for the summer season.
  Forbes.  Sunday, 14 May 2023.
• Best airlines rewards program, credit card for saving money on summer travel plans: Wallet Hub
  
  As some flight prices are sky-high while air travel soars to above pre-pandemic levels, one consumer group looks at how much you can really save on a frequent flier program.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 6 May 2023.
• Risk of disruption for air travel at summer holiday peak as US refuses to budge on 5G change
  
  Air travel could be disrupted during the summer holiday peak, according to airlines, after the US refused to budge on a deadline for adding new sensors to planes.
  Sky News.  Wednesday, 3 May 2023.
• Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline
  
  A July deadline for airlines to refit planes to avoid 5G signal interference will remain in place.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 3 May 2023.
• White House says Biden will end vaccine rules on federal employees, international air travelers
  
  President Biden plans to end COVID-19 vaccination requirements on May 11 for federal employees, contractors and international travelers who visit by air.
  Washington Times.  Monday, 1 May 2023.

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