Articles tagged “flight delays”

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Suffers Extensive Delays Because of Latest Tech Issue

Every tech issue or flight stoppage at Southwest will be under intense scrutiny because of its Christmas holidays disruptions last year, and reports that the airline had under-invested in technology.

Aishwarya Nair and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | 2 months ago

Southwest Airlines Suffers Extensive Delays Because of Latest Tech Issue

Airlines

Airports Cautiously Confident for a Smoother Summer

A summer sans crisis in 2023 would be an enormous relief for airports that saw a large number of delays and cancellations last year. But they can't get complacent at all during their preparations with passenger demand expected to hit pre-Covid levels on many routes this year.

Allison Lampert and Joanna Plucinska, Reuters | 4 months ago

Airports Cautiously Confident for a Smoother Summer

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Strikes to Disrupt French Rail and Air Traffic on Tuesday

Train and air services throughout France will be disrupted on Tuesday by a nationwide strike against pension reforms, French authorities said on Sunday.   French rail operator SNCF said that it would operate only about half of its usual number of high-speed, domestic trains while one out of four trains on the Eurostar line to…

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Airlines

New U.S. Passenger Protection Proposal Includes Refunds and Right to Sue

Airlines have defeated consumer protection law proposals in the past, but U.S. lawmakers are adamant the sector has lost credibility and needs to be more accountable for their detrimental actions of late.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 4 months ago

New U.S. Passenger Protection Proposal Includes Refunds and Right to Sue

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Iberia Tech Failure Causes Delays and Cancellations

Spain’s Iberia has been hit by a computer glitch, affecting its booking and boarding system. “Due to a connectivity issue with our systems, today's flights are experiencing delays,” it said on social media on Saturday. “We apologize to our customers and thank you for your understanding. Everyone at Iberia is working to solve it as…

Matthew Parsons | 4 months ago

Airlines

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Answers From FAA After Massive Flight Disruption

By not providing clarity about the cause of the massive flight disruption, the Federal Aviation Administration just opened itself up to potential Congressional micromanaging.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 5 months ago

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Answers From FAA After Massive Flight Disruption

Tourism

Skift’s 2023 Megatrends and Other Top Stories This Week

In Skift's top stories this week, we unveil our 16 Megatrends for 2023, India is poised to become the world's largest outbound travel market, and Sonder eliminates cleaning fees for guests.

Sherry Sun | 5 months ago

Skift’s 2023 Megatrends and Other Top Stories This Week

Airlines

Southwest Airlines Sued by Shareholders After Holiday Flights Fiasco

It's not just passengers who are upset with the carrier. With more than $2 billion of shareholder value wiped out in recent weeks, others are ready to complain too.

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | 5 months ago

Southwest Airlines Sued by Shareholders After Holiday Flights Fiasco

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BREAKING: U.S. Flights Grounded Following FAA Computer Glitch

Flights across the U.S. have been grounded due to a computer glitch with the Federal Aviation Administration's systems, according to reports. The FAA is working to restore its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system, which alerts pilots of potential hazards. "The FAA is working to restore its Notice to Air Missions System," it posted on…

Matthew Parsons | 5 months ago

Airlines

Massive Southwest Airlines Cancellations Prompt Government Examination

Extreme weather has disrupted U.S. air travel. However, Southwest Airlines is battling to recover, with more than 60 percent of its flights cancelled for Tuesday.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 5 months ago

Massive Southwest Airlines Cancellations Prompt Government Examination