World Mar 12 Much of the world bans Boeing jet involved in Ethiopia crash The United States was one of the few remaining operators of the plane involved in two deadly accidents in just five months. By Associated Press
Politics Jan 24 Watch 7:53 Air safety measures are ‘unraveling’ due to shutdown, says air traffic union Unions representing air traffic controllers, pilots and flight attendants are warning that the government shutdown compromises the safety of air travel. On Thursday, they gathered at Reagan National Airport with Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., to express their concerns. Judy Woodruff…
Economy May 04 Airline scandals attract congressional scrutiny Senators from both parties said airlines must improve the way they treat their passenger, but they also said airline employees must be treated with respect. Lawmakers also revived talk of a congressionally imposed "Passenger Bill of Rights."… By Matthew Lee, Associated Press
Nation Nov 22 Tweet Your Thanksgiving Travel TSA Screening Experience DetectFlashDecision_Blog('news01s459eqfc4', 'tB_cp4cn4dM', '29'); Many travelers will have their first taste of the TSA's new stricter security measures this week as the busy holiday travel season begins. With some passengers-rights groups urging people to opt out of security…
Dec 28 How Will Failed Bombing Affect U.S. Plane Passengers? President Barack Obama said Monday afternoon that he has ordered a review of the U.S. air travel watch list system and air safety regulations following the failed Christmas Day attempt to bring down a Northwest Airlines airliner bound for… Continue reading