Articles tagged “accidents”

The good news is that the Triumph didn't hit anything on the way out of port. But it's a long way to the Bahamas.

The bombing at the Boston Marathon, although not directed at an airline, should rid carriers and the TSA of any complacency regarding cockpit security. On the other hand, we hope the sequester won't prompt the TSA to cut any corners.

Carnival caved to intense pressure from Washington and its decision to reimburse the government for the Carnival Triumph and Carnival Splendor rescues could serve as a precedent. Carnival and other cruise lines could be getting bills in the mail from the U.S. Treasury for future incidents.

After Carnival's arrogant performance at the cruise conference in Miami this week it's only appropriate to say something about "couldn't have happened to a nicer guy" here.

Those who advocate for the return of private airport security should take note: At the core of the case is culpability of the airline-led airport security that existed prior to the formation of the TSA.

Concordia captain Schettino has become such a parody of an inept leader that it's almost too easy to laugh -- until you recall the death and destruction behind his excuses.

The law firm behind the current suit is targeting Carnival for knowingly allowing the Concordia to sail despite known problems with the ship's design and covers all passengers, not just those hurt by the accident.