Nation Nov 03 What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the government shutdown By Josh Funk, Rio Yamat, Associated Press
Nation Oct 02 How your travel plans could be affected by a prolonged government shutdown The latest shutdown is unfolding at a time when both the TSA and the Federal Aviation Administration are already facing staffing shortages, including a shortage of about 3,000 air traffic controllers. By Rio Yamat, Associated Press
World Sep 20 Cyberattack disrupts systems at several major European airports, delaying travel A cyberattack targeting check-in and boarding systems disrupted air traffic and caused delays at several of Europe’s major airports on Saturday. While the impact on travelers appeared to be limited, experts said the intrusion exposed vulnerabilities in security systems. By Pan Pylas, Jamey Keaten, Associated Press
Economy Aug 17 Air Canada suspends restart plans after flight attendants defy return-to-work order The Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered airline staff back to work by 2 p.m. Sunday after the government intervened and Air Canada said it planned to resume flights Sunday evening. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
Economy Aug 16 Government forces striking flight attendants back to work and into arbitration with Air Canada The Canadian government’s action came less than 12 hours after workers walked off the job, and means 10,000 flight attendants will return to work soon. By Rob Gillies, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
Aug 13 Air Canada to begin cancelling flights ahead of possible flight attendant strike By Associated Press The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued a 72-hour strike notice Wednesday. In response, the airline issued a lockout notice. Continue reading
Aug 08 WATCH: How to buy plane tickets in the AI era By Tim McPhillips, Daria Nastasia Delta is using artificial intelligence to help set some airfare prices. That has sparked fears that the airline, or any airline in the future, could create a custom price for you, using your data to find how much you would… Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 4:39 What to know about Delta’s use of AI to adjust ticket prices in real time By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery The next time you purchase an airline ticket online, there’s a chance the price was influenced by artificial intelligence. Delta Airlines is the first major carrier to begin using AI to set ticket fares, the latest development in an industry… Continue watching
Jul 27 Passengers evacuate smoking jet at Denver airport after apparent landing gear problem By Jeff Martin, Associated Press Video aired by local media showed people sliding down the inflatable chute near the front of the plane while clutching luggage and small children. Some passengers, including at least one adult carrying a young child, tripped at the end of the… Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Travelers no longer required to remove their shoes in U.S. airport security, Noem announces By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will announce a new TSA policy “that will make screening easier for passengers, improve traveler satisfaction, and reduce wait times,” her agency said. Continue reading