Jan 18 AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm By David Koenig, Associated Press The decision from the telecommunication companies arrived Tuesday as the Biden administration tried to broker a settlement between the telecom companies and the airlines over a rollout of new 5G service, scheduled for Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 24 Airlines cancel hundreds of Christmas flights due to 'massive rise' in COVID-19 sick leave By News Desk At least three major airlines say they have canceled dozens of flights because illnesses largely tied to the omicron variant of COVID-19 have taken a toll on flight crew numbers during the busy holiday travel season. Continue reading
Dec 15 WATCH: Senate Commerce Committee hearing on U.S. airline industry's use of COVID-19 aid By Associated Press The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing Wednesday about the U.S. airline industry’s use of COVID-19 aid from the federal government. Continue reading
Jan 13 FAA steps up enforcement against unruly airline passengers By Associated Press The move Wednesday by the Federal Aviation Administration follows several incidents involving people who refused to wear masks or conducted in-flight demonstrations of support for President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 06 Association of Flight Attendants president says violent protesters should be banned from flying By Emily Knapp “Their violent and seditious actions at the Capitol today create further concern about their departure from the DC area. Acts against our democracy, our government and the freedom we claim as Americans must disqualify these individuals from the freedom of… Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch 5:06 News Wrap: Pro-Democracy activists are sentenced in Hong Kong In our news wrap Wednesday, several opposition activists in Hong Kong were sentenced for organizing demonstrations, President Trump sparked congressional opposition with a threat to veto a sweeping defense policy bill, and Afghanistan's government and the Taliban have a breakthrough… Continue watching
Dec 02 U.S. tightens definition of service animals allowed on planes By David Koenig, Associated Press Say goodbye to emotional-support animals in airplane cabins. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering service animals. Continue reading
Sep 28 Watch 7:15 Why U.S. airlines say they need more federal aid to survive U.S. airlines are facing a challenging deadline. A dramatic decrease in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic has many struggling to stay solvent, and several carriers say they'll be forced to furlough employees unless they receive more federal aid. Amna… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 8:16 Americans are flying much less during the pandemic. Will airlines survive? By Paul Solman U.S. airlines are sending out warnings about huge financial losses and urgently requesting help. Tens of thousands of flights for the fall have been canceled, and change fees have been eliminated in order to attract travelers. Meanwhile, flight staff and… Continue watching
Jun 03 Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from flying to U.S. By David Koenig, Associated Press China so far hasn't allowed U.S. airlines United and Delta to resume flights to China, which they wanted to restart this week. Those flights were suspended earlier this year because of the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading