Flights Grounded At Newark As Hurricane Melissa, Shutdown Chaos Collide: FAA
It’s shaping up to be one of the roughest travel weeks of the year. A deepening government shutdown, unpaid air traffic controllers, and the arrival of Hurricane Melissa have combined to snarl flights nationwide, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
A nearly two-hour ground stop at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, Oct. 26, was followed by new FAA alerts forecasting disruptions at Boston Logan, Denver, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson, Newark Liberty, Orlando, and Tampa International Airports. The agency cited staffing shortages and weather as key ca…
Citi Launches New Premium Card Aimed At High Spenders, Frequent Flyers: See The Perks
As major companies battle for premium customers, Citi has entered the ring with a new high-end credit card promising big rewards, flexible perks, and airline lounge access.
Citi has launched its most exclusive credit card yet, the Citi Strata Elite, the company announced on Monday, July 28. The card joins a wave of recent upgrades from competitors like American Express and Chase aimed at frequent travelers and high spenders.
The $595-per-year card offers up to 12x points on hotel stays, car rentals, and attractions booked through Citi Travel, plus 6x on air travel and weekend…
Airlines May Charge Solo Flyers More, New Study Finds: See How Some Carriers Responded
If you're flying solo (literally), you may be charged more than if you travel in a group, according to a new study.
Solo travelers booking domestic one-way flights were quietly being charged higher fares than groups of two or more, according to a report from Thrifty Traveler first published on Thursday, May 29. The practice affected tickets from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines.
In some cases, the price difference was significant. For example, Thrifty Traveler found that a one-way United flight from Chicago to Asheville, North Carolina, cost $223 for a singl…
‘You’re Coming With Me’: Passenger Attacks Crew Member On CT Plane, Forcing Emergency Landing
A flight out of Bradley International Airport turned into a terrifying ordeal for passengers after a man from Kansas attacked a crew member mid-air, forcing them to step in to subdue him and the pilot to turn the plane around, authorities said.
Julius Jordan Priester, 24, of Wichita, was arrested after he assaulted a flight attendant on American Airlines Flight 3359, which had just left Windsor Locks, Connecticut, and was headed to Chicago on Tuesday, May 27, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.
About 30 to 60 minutes after takeoff, Priester reportedly caused panic in the cabin…
Airline CEOs Urge Congress To Overhaul 'Outdated' Air Traffic Control Systems After EWR Issues
Major airline CEOs are calling on Congressional lawmakers to upgrade the nation's air traffic control systems, especially after recent widespread issues at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The top executives sent the open letter to Congress on Wednesday, May 21. The group showed its support for a federal modernization plan to replace decades-old technology and hire thousands of new air traffic controllers.
The letter was signed by executives from Alaska Airlines, American, Atlas Air, Delta, FedEx, JetBlue, Southwest, United, and UPS, along with the industry group Airline…
