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☆ US government shutdown could add misery to air travel
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The U.S. Travel Association said a partial shutdown would cost the U.S. travel economy as much as $140 million a day. During a government shutdown, the U.S. air travel system would be "hampered by more flight delays, longer screening lines and setbacks in air travel modernization," the group said. Air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security officers are among the government workers who would be required to keep working but would not be paid. A government watchdog report said in June that air traffic operations were at risk. The FAA was forced to slow air traffic putting pressure on lawmakers to end the standoff.

Persons: Pete Buttigieg, Buttigieg, shutdowns, David Shepardson, Grant McCool Organizations: LaGuardia, U.S, Acquire, . Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S . Travel Association, Air, Transportation Security Administration, FAA, TSA, Thomson Locations: New York City, New York, WASHINGTON, U.S

☆ Don't forget to check the 'frunk' in a rented EV! A Hertz customer found a slab of rancid meat in his Tesla.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Hertz customer found 10 pounds of rancid meat in his rented Tesla's front trunk, the WSJ reported. He told Insider the rotting meat had burst from its packaging and was oozing all over the frunk. The next renter made the unlucky discovery: Costco bags and a 10-pound pack of rancid meat that he told Insider was absolutely pungent. "Buried underneath the pile of groceries was the source of the stink," Marc Froemelt told Insider. He told Insider that he noticed the strange smell, but attributed it to odors from the roadside.

Persons: Marc Froemelt, what's, Tesla, Froemelt, Hertz, it's, Ford Organizations: Service, Tesla, Hertz, Wall Street, New, LaGuardia, Ford Locations: Wall, Silicon, who's, Atlanta

Capital One has revealed its newest airport lounge, an 8,500-square-foot outpost at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). Read Insider's guide to the best credit cards with free airport lounge access. The Capital One Lounge at Dulles (IAD) is the issuer's highly anticipated second location, expanding the issuer's reach to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. It's the first credit card-affiliated lounge at Dulles, and the space will likely prove popular for travelers departing from the airport. Premium perks including airport lounge access and statement creditsCheck mark icon A check mark.

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☆ Feel-good war on short flights misses the mark
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Rebecca Christie | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Bryan Woolston Acquire Licensing RightsBRUSSELS, Sept 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Short flights within Europe are frequent flyers on wish lists of things to ban. But not all short flights are alike, and banning commercial hops makes less sense than targeting private jets. Limiting private jet travel would make a bigger difference, with fewer broad-based disruptions. Reuters GraphicsFollow @rebeccawire on XCONTEXT NEWSCountries such as France, Spain, Belgium and Germany have enacted or are considering measures to reduce or ban short flights. More than half of 2022 private jet travel was for distances of less than 750 km.

Persons: Bryan Woolston, Marjan, Davy, Stephen Furlong, George Hay, Oliver Taslic Organizations: Airbus, LaGuardia, REUTERS, Bryan Woolston Acquire, Rights, Reuters, Greenpeace, International Energy Agency, KLM, Institute for Policy Studies, Air, Brussels Airlines, European Commission . Aviation, Thomson Locations: New York City , New York, U.S, Rights BRUSSELS, Europe, Germany, Spain, France, Africa, Belgium

☆ When Coco Gauff and Zendaya Need Tennis Tips, They Ask Brad Gilbert
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-02 | by ( Matthew Futterman | More About Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Brad Gilbert — tennis junkie, junkballer, commentator, coach of legends — had roughly seven minutes to trade his coaching hat for a microphone, to shift from helping Coco Gauff manage her third-round match Friday night to interviewing Novak Djokovic in the tunnel before his. That match, by the way, ended just after 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, and Gilbert had spent Friday afternoon calling matches before heading to Gauff’s courtside box. It was well after 2 a.m. when he got back to the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott. Then he spent an hour analyzing the video of the match that Gauff’s next opponent, Caroline Wozniacki, had won that afternoon. Andre Agassi had him at his side when he won the U.S. Open in 1994, as did Andy Roddick, in 2003.

Persons: Brad Gilbert —, —, Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Gilbert, Gauff’s, Caroline Wozniacki, “, ” Gilbert, Billie Jean King, Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick Organizations: New York LaGuardia, Marriott, a.k.a, Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, U.S

☆ Why you have to walk so far to your gate at the airport
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-19 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Eduardo Munoz/ReutersTreks at the airport have been getting worse ever since security changes were implemented after the September 11, 2001, attacks. In Newark, Chicago and other cities’ airport terminals, moving walkways have been removed to make room for more shops and restaurants. Some new airport terminals have recently opened without moving walkways. The airport is now building a tunnel to shorten the walk from security to the concourse. So, are people missing flights now because they have to walk so far?

Persons: Chanel, Estée Lauder, Auntie Anne’s, Larry Summers, Eduardo Munoz, ”, Henry Harteveldt, Alexander Thome, Stefani Reynolds, ” Harteveldt, Wilson Rayfield, Gresham Smith, Patrick T, Fallon Organizations: New, New York CNN, Hudson News, Starbucks, Reuters, Atmosphere Research, Airports, Getty, Gresham, Dallas, Los Angeles International Airport, Harbor, Orlando International, International Airport Locations: New York, LaGuardia, Newark , Chicago, AFP, monorails, United States, Dallas Fort Worth, Salt Lake

Delta Airlines passenger jets are pictured outside the newly completed 1.3 million-square foot $4 billion Delta Airlines Terminal C at LaGuardia Airport in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S., June 1, 2022. REUTERS/Mike SegarAug 9 (Reuters) - Wheels Up Experience (UP.N) said on Wednesday there was "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operations, even as it disclosed short-term funding from Delta Air Lines (DAL.N), sending its shares plunging 42%. North American business flights were down 3.6% compared with July 2022, according to data from Argus International. Delta said in a statement that it was providing a short-term capital infusion in the form of a secured promissory note to Wheels Up, which is pursuing strategic partnerships. Wheels Up, which canceled an earnings call scheduled for Wednesday, said U.S. private jet operator Airshare had entered into a non-binding agreement with the company to acquire its non-core aircraft management business.

Persons: Mike Segar, Delta, Ed Bastian, Airshare, Shivansh, Allison Lampert, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Vinay Dwivedi, Mark Potter Organizations: Delta Airlines, LaGuardia Airport, REUTERS, Delta Air Lines, Argus International, Delta, Airshare, Thomson Locations: Queens, New York City , New York, U.S, American, Bengaluru, Montreal

Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesIt's not your imagination: Companies are getting stingier with customer rewards. Raising the barSome of the biggest shifts in customer perks have come in the airline industry. At many retailers, customers must now pay a return fee if they want to ship back unwanted clothing, shoes or other items. "To drive that online demand, free shipping and free returns were put in place, but now we all know it costs significant money," he said. Both companies aim to make sure membership isn't shared with people who aren't paying, particularly as the companies chase new avenues of growth.

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Planning ahead can save you money on baggage fees, food and even flight cancellations. Here are a few tips to help you save money while getting through the airport:1. Keep your luggage underweightThe baggage fee is bad enough — don't increase it by adding overweight baggage fees. Overweight baggage fees can go from $100 to $200 depending on the amount of the overage. A credit card with travel insurance can save you money on unexpected expenses due to flight cancellations.

Persons: I've, it's Organizations: Service, LaGuardia Locations: Wall, Silicon, New York, Charlottesville

☆ A Twitter user found scam numbers for major airlines on Google Maps. Google is working to fix it
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Jennifer Korn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Google is working to fix false contact information for some major airlines on Google Maps after a Twitter user found a phone number actually connected callers to scammers. Phone numbers appeared to be altered on Google Maps listings for multiple airlines’ locations at John F Kennedy and LaGuardia airports in New York. Impacted airlines included Delta, American, Southwest and Qantas, the user claimed in a widely viewed post. The Twitter user detailed his experience trying to contact Delta after a canceled flight left him googling for a help line to rebook. Impacted businesses like airlines are able to flag concerns to both Google and law enforcement over suspected scammers.

Persons: John F Kennedy, ” Shmuli Evers, Evers, “, Delta Organizations: New, New York CNN, Google, LaGuardia, Southwest, Qantas, Delta, CNN, “ Locations: New York, Delta, Newark

Boston Logan International Airport is currently under a ground stop due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. LaGuardia Airport in Queens was also under a ground stop due to thunderstorms, the FAA said. Weather conditions have also caused flight disruptions and a ground stop at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport, it said on Twitter. John F. Kennedy International Airport is also under a ground stop. A passenger walks past a Delta Airlines plane at a gate at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., January 3, 2022.

Persons: “, John F, Brian Snyder, It’s Organizations: CNN, Nationwide, Boston Logan International, Federal Aviation Administration, LaGuardia, FAA, Twitter, New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport, Kennedy International, Delta Airlines, Logan International Airport, Newark, JFK, JetBlue, Sunday, United Airlines, Bureau of Transportation Statistics Locations: New York City, Boston, Queens, New, Newark, Boston , Massachusetts, U.S, New York

☆ Northeast flooding: 5 people were killed by raging floodwaters in southeastern Pennsylvania and 2 children are still missing
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-16 | by ( Christina Maxouris Lauren Mascarenhas Melissa Alonso Caitlin Kaiser | Christina Maxouris | Lauren Mascarenhas | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The children and their family, who were visiting from Charleston, South Carolina, were driving to a barbecue when they got stuck in flash flooding, Upper Makefield Fire Chief Tim Brewer said Sunday afternoon. Southeastern Pennsylvania was hit hard by heavy rain Saturday, less than a week after parts of the state had again faced flash flooding that deluged roadways and displaced dozens from their homes. “New York State is once again seeing significant rainfall & we are prepared to help communities respond,” Gov. Flash flood warnings were again in effect earlier Sunday in parts of the state, prompting officials to warn of potential landslides. “There are flash flood warnings throughout the state today.

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Anthony Di Petta's remains arriving at LaGuardia airport on Friday, July 7. Di Petta’s remains were unable to be found at the time, DPAA says. In August 2021, the nonprofit recovered the remains of multiple missing service members from the site, including those of Di Petta. Di Petta’s remains arrived at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Friday afternoon. Di Petta will be buried in Wrightstown, New Jersey on July 11, according to the DPAA.

Persons: Anthony Di Petta’s, he’s, Di Petta, Anthony Di Petta's, DPAA, Di Petta’s Organizations: CNN, US Department of Defense, US Navy Aviation, Defense POW, Agency, Project, US Navy, Base, Armed Forces Medical, LaGuardia Locations: Nutley , New Jersey, Italy, LaGuardia, Palau Islands, Malakal, Di, Hickam, Hawaii, New York, Wrightstown , New Jersey

In its lawsuit filed in March aimed at stopping JetBlue's purchase of Spirit, the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) cited as evidence JetBlue's alliance with American at airports in New York and Boston several times. Calling the partnership a "de facto merger," the DOJ argued that JetBlue's proposed purchase of Spirit, a Florida-based ultra-low cost carrier, would lead to further industry concentration. On Wednesday, JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said ending the partnership with American has taken the DOJ's "misplaced" concerns off the table and would help when the Spirit case goes to trial in October. New York-based JetBlue, however, views the Spirit deal as a way to expand its domestic footprint amid persistent labor and aircraft shortages. American, Delta (DAL.N), United (UAL.O) and Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) control nearly 80% of the U.S. airline industry.

Persons: JetBlue's, Robin Hayes, Eleanor Fox, Fox, William Kovacic, James Speta, Speta, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Diane Bartz, David Shepardson, Richard Chang Organizations: JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, U.S . Justice Department, DOJ, Wednesday, JetBlue, American, New York University School of Law, Spirit, Former Federal Trade, George Washington University, Virgin America, Alaska Air Group, LaGuardia, Frontier Group Holdings, Northwestern University, Northeast Alliance, Southwest Airlines, U.S, Thomson Locations: CHICAGO, WASHINGTON, American, New York, Boston, Florida, Boston . New York, New, U.S, Chicago, Washington

☆ JetBlue’s Spirit sacrifice
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NEW YORK, July 6 (Reuters Breakingviews) - JetBlue Airways (JBLU.O) is going for broke on its attempt to buy Spirit Airlines (SAVE.N). Eschewing the benefits of what the government branded a “de facto merger” to win Spirit might make sense, however. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Spirit grew capacity nearly 500% since 2010, far outstripping competitors. JetBlue’s concessions, which include selling Spirit’s operations at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, may not be enough, though. While the DOJ’s complaint against the merger does lean on harms from the alliance, it also includes Spirit executives warning of risks even without it.

Persons: Spirit, Jonathan Guilford, Jeffrey Goldfarb, Sharon Lam Organizations: YORK, Reuters, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Northeast Alliance, ”, U.S . Department of Justice, LaGuardia, Twitter, Thomson Locations: New, China

☆ New York, Washington flights delayed by weather and failing equipment
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 25 (Reuters) - Thunderstorms and failing equipment at an FAA facility created significant delays for air travelers across the U.S. East Coast on Sunday evening as Washington and New York were forced to briefly halt most incoming flights. As the evening progressed, flights resumed from the Washington area after repairs to communications were completed, the Federal Aviation Administration said. But delays continued for several New York are airports after thunderstorms had earlier forced ground stops. The FAA had cited thunderstorms for ground stops at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta airport, Philadelphia airport, Newark's Liberty airport and New York's JFK and LaGuardia airports. FlightAware, a flight tracking website, said 39% of departing flights from Newark Liberty and 47% of flights leaving LaGuardia airports were delayed.

Persons: Hartsfield –, David Shepardson, Costas Pitas, Diane Craft, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: FAA, U.S ., Federal Aviation Administration, Hartsfield, JFK, Newark Liberty, Reuters, Thomson Locations: U.S . East Coast, Washington, New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Liberty, New, LaGuardia, Los Angeles

☆ The Army Corps’s Flood Plan Could Ruin New York’s Waterfront. It Doesn’t Have To. - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +14 min

Mr. Gutman is an environmental planning consultant and a member of the New York-New Jersey Storm Surge Working Group. In terms of population at risk, New York City is the most vulnerable city in the country, according to Climate Central, a nonprofit research organization. These highly effective and reliable harborwide surge barriers can protect large areas while leaving shorelines free for recreation and other uses. Hudson River Park 12 feet 12 feetHudson River Park 12 feet 12 feetHudson River Park 12 feet 12 feetGantry Plaza State Park 12 feet 12 feetGantry Plaza State Park 12 feet 12 feetImagine bicycling up the Hudson River Greenway in Manhattan next to a concrete wall between you and Hudson River Park. It consists of walls, small storm surge barriers and other shoreline barriers.

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☆ FAA delays flights into New York’s LaGuardia airport as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Kristina Sgueglia | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Google is telling office workers in NYC to work from home as smoke covers the East Coast and air quality hits unhealthy levels
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Nidhi Pandurangi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

In a memo to staff on Wednesday, Google told office workers in NYC to work from home, per CNBC. Company site leads in New York said air quality in many parts of the region had reached "unhealthy" levels. As the sky in New York City turns orange from Canada's wildfire smoke and air quality reaches unhealthy levels, Googlers have been told to work from home. Google's memo told staffers to remain indoors, "avoid vigorous physical activity," and run their air conditioners with clean filters, CNBC reported. The US government has issued air quality warnings across the Midwest and Northeast, telling people to limit time spent outdoors.

Persons: Googlers, —, Google's, John F Organizations: Google, CNBC, Company, Morning, New York City, D.C, Federal Aviation Administration, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International, Kennedy International Locations: Canada, New York, Detroit, Washington, Virginia, Pittsburgh, North Carolina, Toronto, Waterloo, Midwest, Northeast

☆ Wildfires halt and delay flights from New York to North Carolina as smoke blankets the Eastern Seaboard
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Jake Swearingen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Thick smoke from wildfires in Canada has halted or delayed flights at major East Coast airports. Haze from distant wildfires blanketed cities from New York to North Carolina, reducing visibility. Reduced visibility from wildfire smoke will continue to impact air travel today. The smoke originates from over 450,000 acres of active wildfires burning across central and eastern Canada, focused in Ontario and Quebec. Forecasts show the wildfire smoke will continue to impact visibility and air quality for the next 24 to 48 hours, depending on the wind shifts.

Organizations: Eastern Seaboard, Morning, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Midwest, New York's LaGuardia, Philadelphia International Airport, D.C Locations: Canada, Coast, New York, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Washington, Charlotte, New York City, DC, Ontario, Quebec

☆ Canada wildfire smoke again slows flights in the Eastern U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

People take photos of the sun in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada causes hazy conditions in New York City, June 7, 2023. Smoke from Canada wildfires could disrupt flights in the Eastern U.S. again Thursday after hundreds were delayed a day earlier due to decreased visibility, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Hundreds of flights to and from LaGuardia Airport in New York and nearby Newark Liberty International Airport were delayed Wednesday due to the heavy smoke. By late morning Thursday, more than 1,300 flights to, from and within the the U.S. were delayed, according to flight tracker FlightAware. Fifty-six Newark departures, or 8% of the outbound schedule, and a similar number of arrivals to the New Jersey airport were delayed.

Organizations: Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, Philadelphia International, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Locations: Central Park, Canada, New York City, Eastern U.S, Washington, Philadelphia, Charlotte, North Carolina, New York, LaGuardia, Newark, New Jersey

☆ New York City tops world's worst air pollution list from Canada wildfire smoke
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Emma Newburger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Smoke from the Canadian wildfires blankets New York City affecting air quality on June 7th, 2023. A man sits at the bus stop with a mask on his face in New York City, June 6, 2023. Selcuk Acar | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesMillions of people in the Midwest are experiencing dangerous air quality conditions, with air quality advisories in effect in southeastern Minnesota, parts of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and areas in Wisconsin. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of global wildfires and air pollution from wildfire smoke is also growing worse. Last year, Stanford researchers found millions of Americans are routinely exposed to wildfire smoke pollution at levels rarely seen only a decade ago.

Persons: Leslie Josephs, Kathy Hochul, Hochul, Eric Adams, Adams, Gary Hershorn, Selcuk Organizations: Federal Aviation Administration, New York's, Newark Liberty International, CNBC New York Gov, Wednesday, Health, CIRA, NOAA, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Quality Health, Corbis, Getty, Canada, Anadolu Agency, of, National Weather Service, Stanford Locations: New York City, Northeastern U.S, Kist, York, Canada, York City, Quebec, New York, Herald Square, Manhattan , New York, Minnesota, of Michigan, Wisconsin, Air, New England

☆ Northeast flights delayed as Canada wildfire smoke cuts visibility
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Smoke from wildfires in Canada delayed flights at New York-area airports and in Philadelphia on Wednesday as haze blanketed the region and cut visibility. Smoke drifting south from wildfires in Canada covered the New York City area on Tuesday into Wednesday, tainting air quality and sending residents indoors. As of noon Wednesday, the city ranked fourth in the world for worst air quality, with an IQAir World Air Quality Index of 158, a level considered unhealthy for all residents. As of mid-afternoon, 115 flights scheduled to fly to Newark, or around 18% of the day's total, were delayed, according to FlightAware. Flights to LaGuardia were delayed an average of about 120 minutes, and flights to Newark were delayed an average of 82 minutes, according to the FAA.

Persons: John F, —, Emma Newburger Organizations: FAA, Philadelphia International, New York's LaGuardia, New, LaGuardia, Kennedy International, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, CNBC, American Airlines Locations: Canada, New York, Philadelphia, East Coast, Midwest, New York City, U.S, Newark, LaGuardia

☆ Thick smoke pouring from Canadian wildfires snarls air travel in and out of NYC
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( Jake Swearingen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Wildfire smoke has prompted ground stops and delays at Newark and LaGuardia airports in New York. "The FAA has taken steps to manage the flow of traffic into the New York City area due to reduced visibility from wildfire smoke," FAA spokesperson told Insider. The smoke was from huge wildfires encompassing more than 420 fires across Canada, including massive blazes in northern Quebec. Weather conditions carried the smoke hundreds of miles into the U.S., blanketing cities across the northeast from New York to Maryland in a thick haze. According to the National Weather Service, visibility was reduced to 5 miles Queens and a little as 4 miles in Newark.

Persons: John F, CTtVi76QXh — Daniel Susser Organizations: National Weather Service, Morning, FAA, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International, New, Newark, LaGuardia, Kennedy International Locations: Newark, LaGuardia, New York, Queens, Canada, U.S, New York City, Quebec, Maryland

☆ FAA pauses all flights into LaGuardia Airport due to limited visibility from smoke
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-07 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFAA pauses all flights into LaGuardia Airport due to limited visibility from smokeCNBC's Phil LeBeau joins 'The Exchange' to discuss breaking news from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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