The dissident, Roman Protasevich, co-founded a Telegram channel that is a popular opposition outlet in Belarus. The plane was flying from Athens to Lithuania when it was forced down.
Tag: Airlines and Airplanes
‘It’s Not Quite Like Riding a Bike’: Pilots Get Ready to Fly Again
As airlines ramp up service, pilots who have been furloughed or laid off need to be retrained in everything from dealing with the control tower to “volcanic ash” scenarios.
T.S.A. Extends Mask Mandate for Travel Into September
The mandate was set to expire on May 11.
Once Crippled by the Pandemic, Airlines See a Fast Recovery Coming
As demand for tickets recovers, airlines are calling back workers, adding flights and planning for a summer they say could be normal.
France Will Quarantine Travelers From Four Countries
As of April 24, entry into the country will be restricted, and those who qualify will be subject to a 10-day quarantine.
Gauging the Prospects for International Travel
Roadblocks abound, but airlines, hotels and tour companies are trying to balance optimism with caution.
Empty Middle Seats on Planes Cut Coronavirus Risk in Study
The risk of exposure on a flight is lowered by 23 to 57 percent if middle seats are kept unoccupied, according to the study. But it did not look at what protection mask-wearing could provide.
A Man Who Shipped Himself in a Crate Wants to Find the Men Who Helped
Over 50 years after Brian Robson mailed himself out of Australia, emerging almost 8,000 miles away, he is looking for two friends who assisted.
Vaccine Passports: What Are They, and Who Might Need One?
The concept of documenting vaccinations is being taken to new levels of sophistication, and experts predict that electronic verification will soon become commonplace.