Transportation Many Airline Flights Nearly Empty as Virus Undercuts Travel Airline service in the U.S. is on the brink of collapse, with near-empty planes and coronavirus outbreaks leaving air traffic control towers empty. by David Koenig Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Transportation Delta Slashes Flights By 40% as Virus Cripples Global Travel The 40% cut in capacity is the largest in Delta's history, surpassing reductions that were made after the September 2001 terror attacks. Here's more. by David Koenig Friday, March 13, 2020
Transportation U.S. Seeks to Tighten Rules Covering Service Animals on Planes The biggest change under consideration: only dogs will be able to qualify. Here's more on what's being planned. by David Koenig Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Transportation FAA Chief Meets Boeing Officials, Tries Out Max Simulator The chief of the Federal Aviation Administration tested the Boeing 737 Max in a flight simulator but declined to say how it performed. Here's more. by David Koenig Friday, September 20, 2019
Transportation US Airlines Expect Record Crowds Over Labor Day Weekend Airlines for America forecasts 17.5 million passengers will fly on U.S. carriers between Labor Day Weekend, a 4 percent increase over last year. Here's more. by David Koenig Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Transportation Smile: Some Airliners Have Cameras on Seat-Back Screens Newer seat-back entertainment systems on some airplanes have cameras to offer future options, such as seat-to-seat video conferencing. Read more here. by David Koenig Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Transportation United Suspends New Reservations for Pets in Cargo Hold United Airlines is pausing its pet-shipping business after mishaps that included a dog winding up in Japan instead of Kansas. Read more here. by David Koenig Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Transportation United, American Begin Selling Cheaper Economy-Class Fare The new fares come with severe restrictions. Here's what travelers need to know. by David Koenig Wednesday, February 22, 2017
