As passengers cautiously return to air travel, there are a few issues worth considering — from middle-seat policies to questions about virus transmission on airlines.
Tag: Airlines and Airplanes
Air India Flight Skids and Cracks in Half
The plane, a Boeing 737, had been returning from Dubai when it skidded off a rain-soaked runway in the southern state of Kerala. The airline said 17 people had died.
Why Delta Is Leaving Middle Seats Empty During the Pandemic
An executive for the airline explains its distancing practices and approach to cleaning at a time when its biggest rivals are selling all the seats they can.
Worried About Crowded Flights? Know Where Your Airline Stands
Whether your flight will be jammed with passengers, or have enough empty seats to soothe virus-fearing travelers, really depends on the airline.
Southern Europe Opens Its Doors to Tourists. Not Many Are Coming.
Most tourist beds are empty in Spain’s Canary Islands. Bookings are down in Italy despite government incentives. And ferries to the Greek islands are carrying less than half the load they once did.
British Airways Retires Fleet of Boeing 747s, Ending an Era
The disruption of travel during the coronavirus pandemic hastened the company’s plans to pull the iconic aircraft from commercial service.
Airlines May Learn to Love the Boeing 737 Max Again
Airlines have canceled orders for hundreds of the troubled jet because of its safety problems and the pandemic, but others are still eager to buy them.
Pilots Were Once in Short Supply. Now They’re Losing Their Jobs.
Before the pandemic, airlines worried about not being able to replace retiring baby boomers. Eager recruits expect to bear the brunt of layoffs.
Boeing’s 737 Max is Being Readied for a Comeback. What Travelers Need to Know
The plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two deadly crashes, but could fly again by the end of the year. Answers to questions about the process.
Suspension From European Airspace Is Latest Blow to Pakistan’s Troubled Airline
Pakistan International Airlines has come under fire after a May 22 crash that left 97 people dead, with an inquiry underway into 150 pilots’ credentials.