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Ivy League economist ethnically profiled, interrogated for doing math on American Airlines flight

Ivy League economist ethnically profiled, interrogated for doing math on American Airlines flight (Washington Post)

Move over, Clock Boy. Another swarthy-looking nerd is alarming the authorities.

Onboard

Family kicked off Allegiant flight over toddler’s peanut allergy

Onboard

Why JetBlue is growing potatoes at JFK airport

Why JetBlue is growing potatoes at JFK airport (CNBC)

Growing potatoes, kale and garlic at JFK airport? JetBlue’s sustainability chief is rewriting the book on going green.

Airlines

Delta is rolling out RFID luggage tags by the end of summer

Delta is rolling out RFID luggage tags by the end of summer (Engadget)

Better tracking means fewer lost bags, we hope.

Airlines

U.S. to boost airport staffing to manage long security lines

U.S. to boost airport staffing to manage long security lines (Yahoo Finance)

The United States is to increase the number of airport security staff and bomb-sniffing dogs and ramp up its pre-screening enrollment efforts in an attempt to address airlines’ concerns that long airport …

Security

Man loses $26,000 from carry-on during flight

Man loses $26,000 from carry-on during flight (CNN)

It’s a lesson in not letting your guard down — even if the thief isn’t going to run off anytime soon: A man’s watches and cash, worth $26,000, stolen from his bag.

Onboard

Bad passenger behavior has hit a disgusting new low

Onboard

What not to name your Wi-Fi hotspot

Security

Can new Delta CEO Ed Bastian continue the airline’s success? – Atlanta Magazine

Airlines

This simple trick can save you hundreds of dollars on flights

Fares and Fees

Amy Van Dyken-Rouen says she was ‘humiliated’ by TSA officer

Amy Van Dyken-Rouen says she was 'humiliated' by TSA officer (NY Daily News)

“Had a full body pat down, and was humiliated by him,” the six-time gold medal winner wrote on Instagram about the agent.

Security

Air rage tied to planes with first-class seating, study says

Air rage tied to planes with first-class seating, study says (CNN)

Passengers in economy seating were nearly four times more likely to have air rage on planes that had a first-class section.

Onboard

Delta’s New York to D.C. Shuttle, Bucking Tradition, Removes Midday Flights

Delta's New York to D.C. Shuttle, Bucking Tradition, Removes Midday Flights (TheStreet)

Delta will end a 55-year tradition of hourly shuttle service between New York and Washington this fall, when it cuts out two midday flights.

Airlines

How to fix the TSA and make air travel fun again

Opinion

Bombardier Lands First US C-Series Customer with Delta Order

Bombardier Lands First US C-Series Customer with Delta Order (NYCAviation)

Delta Air Lines has committed to purchasing 75 aircraft to add to its fleet from the manufacturer, along with the option for an additional 50.

Bombardier

Baby born on Jetstar flight named after airline

Baby born on Jetstar flight named after airline (9news.com.au)

A pregnant mother who gave birth on a flight from Singapore has named her son Jet Star in honour of the flight crew who helped her deliver the child.

Onboard

U.S. airfares drop to lowest level since 2010 with $377 average

U.S. airfares drop to lowest level since 2010 with $377 average (The Dallas Morning News)

The average U.S. airfare dropped to $377 last year, its lowest level since 2010 and down nearly 4 percent from 2014, according to government data released Tuesday.

Fares and Fees

Everybody off the plane – the crew need bottled water!

Everybody off the plane – the crew need bottled water! (Mail Online)

The pilot of an American Airlines flight from Washington DC to Indianapolis delayed take-off then deplaned his passengers because ground crew couldn’t deliver regulation water.

At the Airport

Travel agent charged older woman £116 more for ticket than young man

Fares and Fees

JetBlue takes delivery of first U.S.-built Airbus aircraft

JetBlue takes delivery of first U.S.-built Airbus aircraft (USA TODAY)

The A321 was built at the Airbus manufacturing plant in Mobile, Ala.

Airbus

Taking advantage of airline schedule changes to save money

Taking advantage of airline schedule changes to save money (Yahoo Finance)

Airline schedule changes are often frustrating. Suddenly a mid-morning flight shifts to one leaving before sunrise or a leisurely layover turns into a mad dash to the next gate. Savvy travelers, however, …

Fares and Fees

Delta jet aborts takeoff as plane crosses runway

Delta jet aborts takeoff as plane crosses runway (CNN)

The FAA is investigating an incident at the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta after a Delta flight aborted takeoff to avoid another aircraft.

News

The three worst airlines in America

News

JetBlue pilot busted for flying drunk to JFK

News

Crossbow man accused of threatening crew that came for his plane

News

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