Airports battle long lines, cancelled flights
Delays, cancellations, long lines and lost baggage are plaguing air travel worldwide, as airlines and airports struggle with soaring summer demand and staff shortfalls.
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Report: Airports Around the World Cancel Flights Amid Staff Shortages
Airports from around the world have been delaying and canceling flights due to an ongoing staffing shortage.
Mobile phone carriers agree to delay rolling out some 5G service near airports for another year, FAA says
Mobile phone carriers have agreed to another delay in rolling out some 5G service to prevent interference with airplane technology, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday.
Taliban to sign pact with UAE on running Afghan airports
The Taliban will sign an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on operating airports in Afghanistan, the group's acting deputy prime minister said on Tuesday, after months of talks with the…
Taliban signs deal to hand control of Afghan airports to UAE company
Facing a spiraling economic crisis, Taliban officials hope the move will encourage new international investment.
Europe drops mask mandate for flights and airports, loosening Covid rules further
The EU's mask mandate for passengers on flights and in airports ends on Monday, following updated guidelines from the bloc's Aviation Safety Agency.
Routes: More flights added at Bay Area airports
A weekly roundup of air travel and airport news.
New York officials ban airports from charging up to $28 for a beer — a price tag they described as 'totally indefensible'
The Port Authority Office of the Inspector General capped airport beers at "street prices," plus 10%, after a photo last July showed a $28 price tag.
Stop charging $27 for beer at airports, Port Authority tells concessionaires
A Port Authority investigation found travelers were charged indefensible prices at airports and must cap them under a new policy.
$27 for Beer? Port Authority Cracking Down on Prices at NYC-Area Airports
After the lengthy investigation that found 25 travelers paid between $23-$27 for a beer, the Port Authority is now setting new pricing standards for all concessions at the three major NYC-area…
European Union will drop its mask mandate for flights and airports
Mask rules for flying will continue to vary according to airline policies and transportation rules in E.U. countries.
Airlines hiring buses to transport passengers between airports during pilot shortage
The pilot shortage will likely cause ticket prices to skyrocket as airlines have been forced to ground some of their fleet, increasing demand.
Illinois mask mandate amended by Gov. Pritzker to make masking voluntary on transit, in airports
Governor JB Pritzker announced he is ending Illinois' mask mandate for public transit and airports after the federal mandate was struck down by a Florida judge,
The World’s 10 Busiest Airports In 2021
About 4.5 billion people flew in 2021, official statistics out today show. Here's the world's busiest airports.
Denver over Dubai: U.S. airports dominate rankings of world's busiest last year
International travel remained subdued last year even though some countries, including the U.S., loosened pandemic travel restrictions.
Flights delayed at multiple airports due to Southwest Airlines outage
"We'll continue to update customers whose journey with us today might be delayed as a result of the now-resolved issues," said Southwest Airlines after multiple flights delayed due to outage.
'It makes no sense': Airline executives are asking Biden to end the mask mandate on planes and in airports
Airline executives say the mask mandate on planes contradicts requirements in other places, like crowded restaurants and sporting events.
Airlines ask Biden to end mask requirements for planes and airports.
The chief executives of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and several other passenger and cargo carriers made the request Wednesday.
Texas sues Biden admin. over federal mask mandate on planes, in airports
The state of Texas has sued the Biden administration over its federal mask mandate on airplanes and in airports.
The F.A.A. announces progress in expanding 5G service at airports.
The federal agency said an agreement with Verizon and AT&T would enable the wireless providers to expand their networks while allowing aircraft to land safely.