Because of the war in Ukraine, U.S. carriers have to take the long way on flights to and from Asia, giving an advantage to foreign rivals flying the same routes.
Tag: Air Traffic Control
What to Know About Flight Delays and Cancellations This Summer
Going into the Fourth of July weekend, with nearly 13 million people expected to fly on U.S. carriers, we look at the numbers behind the delays and cancellations and see what lessons can be learned.
Defector Helps Build Case Against Belarus Over Ryanair Flight It Forced Down
A former air traffic controller has been telling Polish investigators what he knows about the diversion of the plane carrying a Belarus dissident in May.
Pilots Discussed Coronavirus, Ignoring Alerts Before Pakistan Crash, Officials Say
The pilots ignored repeated warnings that they were flying too high approaching Karachi’s airport, and failed to lower the landing gear, according to a preliminary report.
China Asserts Its Air Safety Bona Fides After Boeing Crash
The record of many airlines in China was once cause for concern. Now the country is seeking to compete with the United States and Europe in aerospace.
Canada’s Air Controllers, Purveyors of Pizza Goodwill
Canadian air traffic controllers have sent their American counterparts pizza amid a shutdown which has left thousands without pay.