New regulations announced by the Transportation Department will mandate that more new planes have accessible lavatories, though the requirement will not take effect for years.
Tag: Airlines and Airplanes
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U.S. Investigating Why Delta Passengers Were Kept on Plane in Extreme Heat
The flight, from Las Vegas to Atlanta, was stalled at Harry Reid International Airport, leaving passengers sweltering in triple-digit temperatures, the department said.
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Congress Looks to Improve Air Travel Through F.A.A. Reauthorization
The House cleared away a number of potential sticking points that threatened to hold up the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Air Taxis, Hyped for Years, May Finally Arrive by 2028
Federal regulators released a plan that would allow a new generation of small aircraft to transport people short distances.
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America’s Foreign Vacations Tell Us Something About the U.S. Economy
Prices are high, but Americans are opening their wallets for international flights and hotels. It’s the latest evidence of consumer resilience.