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I usually take a one-hour flight to visit family, but this time I took the 12-hour train ride.I worried I was wasting time even though I was saving money, but I don’t regret my choice. The train ride was a relaxing break from my kids, and I felt refreshed when…
I was flying alone with my 2-year-old, and she was overtired and crying. The gate agent said I needed to calm her down before boarding. A woman behind me carried all my stuff so I could hold my child and comfort her. It took a moment to register the gate…
There have been more news stories of airline issues and crashes in the past year.Distressing news about flying can heighten aerophobia, or fear of flying.Two therapists shared tips on how to manage anxiety around flying.For anyone fearful of flying, the recent news cycle hasn’t helped. Last night, a military helicopter…
The US Army Black Hawk that collided with an American Airlines flight was training on a familiar flight path.The 12th Aviation Battalion frequently navigates Washington DC airspace for VIP transport.Pilots were flying with night vision goggles and are trained to deal with those challenges.The US Army crew of a UH-60…
SpaceX launched its Starship mega-rocket for the seventh time on Thursday.For the first time, the spaceship carried a payload of 10 mock-up Starlink satellites.The launch also marked the first flight of a new-generation Starship that was lost after launch.SpaceX Starship mega-rocket has stumbled on the road to commercial use, unexpectedly…
I took an eight-hour flight with Italian airline Neos from New York to Palermo.I booked a one-way premium-economy seat for $200 more than a regular economy seat.Lounge access, tasty food, and a comfy seat made my premium upgrade worth the extra money.When it comes to flying, I usually just take…
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Transportation Department imposed a $2 million penalty on JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:) for operating four chronically delayed flights on domestic routes – the first time it has imposed such a fine on an airline for the prohibited scheduling practice. USDOT said on Friday that…
The US Department of Transportation has hit JetBlue with a $2 million fine for delayed flights.The DOT called the unrealistic flight schedules deceptive and anticompetitive.Half of the $2 million fine will be to compensate JetBlue customers.JetBlue Airways was fined $2 million by the Department of Transportation, the agency said Friday,…
Investing.com — JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:) Corp. has been penalized with a $2 million fine by the US Transportation Department. The airline was fined for continuously delaying some flights and setting unrealistic schedules, marking a first-of-its kind enforcement action by the department. The fine was imposed during the final days of…
The US said it has “early indications” that suggest Russian air defenses downed a passenger plane.An Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed while trying to land after diverting to Kazakhstan, killing 38.Experts pointed to damage to the plane before it landed, suggesting it had been hit by a missile.A White House official…
