Articles tagged “lga”

Airline Weekly

The FAA Just Gave Airlines Another Break on Airport Slot Waivers: Why Aren’t Carriers Happier?

4 years ago

Airlines

Winners and Losers of Summer Travel 2016

In other words: Summer is over. But it had some bright spots.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 8 years ago

Airlines

New York Airports Threaten to Remove TSA in Favor of Alternate Screeners

The best chance of solving the TSA staffing issue is the U.S. House approving additional funds to pay overtime for TSA workers. But the truth is that more airports should experiment with alternative security staffing, like the New York Port Authority has threatened to do.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 8 years ago

Airlines

New LaGuardia Flying Rules Could Make New York Airport a Boon For Transcontinental Travelers

Despite the competitive airline posturing, long haul flights out of LaGuardia could be good for most.

Grant Martin, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

What Will It Take to Bring U.S. Airports Into the Future? Only $4

Airlines would strongly disagree with all of this. In fairness, airlines have their own cost burdens to tackle. But an extra $4 each way is hardly the worst air travel fee we’ve come across. Especially since their ancillary fees are one giant tax dodge.

Marisa Garcia and Jason Clampet, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

Workers at Two New York Airports Vote to Strike Today

Contractors let the airports save a few bucks, but it means they are less safe than they would be if workers had decent pay and benefits.

Martin Z. Braun, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

American Airlines President Regrets Not Fighting Harder Over Dallas Love Field

You can't always get what you want. American Airlines president thinks the airline handed Southwest a monopoly when American gave up its two gates at Dallas Love Field. And that merger concession, right in American's backyard, still rankles.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

The Company That Wants to Bring New York Airports Back to Their Former Glory

A global transformation has taken place at airports turning previously stark hubs into mini-cities with local food and shopping options. The mix of political and commercial stakeholders in charge of New York City airports has slowed its similar progress; however, all parties are now realizing the importance in quickly improving the flyer experience.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

New York Governor Proposes Taking Control of JFK and La Guardia Airport Redevelopment

No matter who heads the project, its construction will undoubtedly be costly complicated and long impacting travelers and airlines for seven or more years.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

Leaders of the New American Airlines ‘Couldn’t Be Happier’ With Merger Concessions

Parker and Horton didn't get everything that they wanted from the DOJ, but they still will end up with the largest airline on the planet. Not a bad position to be in.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 11 years ago