David Fickling, Bloomberg
U.S. airlines have been complaining about the Gulf carriers' unfair advantage for years and this change in the law would put increased pressure on the likes of Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Air. If adopted, the law would effectively give Delta, United and American new leverage to restrict competition.
3 years ago
Joan Lowy, Associated Press
Several major airline CEOs, including American's Doug Parker and JetBlue's Robin Hayes, have been in D.C. this month to offer support for air traffic control reform. And someday, it might even happen. But it does not appear imminent.
3 years ago
Matthew Daly , Associated Press
Earlier this week, a House of Representatives Committee interrogated airline executives about service failures. On Thursday, a Senate committee also weighed in. But will Congress take meaningful action? Don't bet on it.
3 years ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Congress is not happy with U.S. airlines. That's for sure. But how much will Washington do about it? Here's a prediction: Probably not much.
3 years ago
Joan Lowy, Associated Press
We'll likely hear much more about the FAA plan in the coming months and years as President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to make infrastructure, including airports, one of the hallmarks of his domestic policy.
4 years ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Let's be clear: Not all hotel guests and review-writers are angels. But the solution is not dodgy hotel contracts and taking punitive actions against customers. Business owners, as well as consumers, should remember the wisdom of the crowds is pretty good at protecting from one-sided and impure reviewers.
4 years ago
Associated Press
Which provision in the Senate aviation bill is less likely to become law: Putting flight attendant rest rules on par with pilots or mandating that families with young kids be able to sit together? Both provisions have merit but we're talking about the U.S. Congress here.
4 years ago
Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Knowing this Congress, it's probably best to not expect much by way of national park improvements in the near future.
5 years ago
Michael Balsamo, Associated Press
Just about everyone realizes that there have to be restrictions on small drones to thwart an unwitting tragedy at an airport or even a terrorist incident. Mandating geo-fencing may be an answer although hackers could undoubtedly find away around this sort of technology, too.
5 years ago
Associated Press
Does Apple have to sell its computers and iPhones on every retail site? Senator Schumer is arguing that airlines have to display their fares on major online travel agency sites although Southwest hasn't done so for eons.
5 years ago
Meghan Barr , Associated Press
A lack of U.S. federal funding for rail turns Amtrak passengers into death statistics whether it is from accidents on steep turns or rail crossings.
5 years ago
Dan Peltier, Skift
This isn't a perfect bill for Amtrak, but at this point it's better than stalling its passage for years because of partisan gridlock.
5 years ago
