Articles tagged “flight delays”

AA can’t know for certain that its pilots were behind the airline’s shocking number of delays this September, especially since its record has improved, despite the ongoing rift between pilots and management.

Airlines hardly had a chance to get back on their feet from Hurricane Sandy before they started cancelling and rescheduling flights in the northeast in anticipation for another storm tonight.

Getting stuck at any airport is an annoyance, but the frustration is eased if there’s plenty of snacks and massage chairs at Brookstone.

The severity of the storm and safety concerns outweighed flying frustrations in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Passengers also felt less anxious as they kept abreast of airline updates via social media.

Flight cancellations on the East Coast surpassed 10,000 on Monday, but regional delays will throw a wrench into travel across the country, even if the wind hasn’t picked up there yet.

Regular retailers have to pull consumers into their stores, but airports are granted with thousands of passengers looking for a distraction before their flight. Why not capitalize on that?

The comments all dwindle down to the two competing mindsets of a business traveler: one adjusts his expectations to the realities of air travel, while the other believes airlines should adjust regulations to cater to his needs.

As the rules of travel change, so must the travel policies that employees abide by. The study suggests that implementing a more intuitive, individually tailored trip will result in happier, more productive business travelers.

This case study points out passenger strategies for dealing with customer service, using a smartphone to rebook, and knowing when it's time to give up and rent a car.

If Democratic and Republican politicians are truly concerned about the nation's economic vitality, not to mention aviation safety, then they should ensure that NextGen and FAA air traffic controllers don't become the fall guys.