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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

Passengers go insane after their flight is delayed

News

‘Drone’ hits BA plane: Police investigate Heathrow incident – BBC News

'Drone' hits BA plane: Police investigate Heathrow incident – BBC News (BBC News)

A police investigation is under way after a passenger plane approaching London’s Heathrow Airport was hit by what is believed to have been a drone.

News

Flight Canceled? How This App Can Book You a New One in Seconds.

Flight Canceled? How This App Can Book You a New One in Seconds. (Fortune)

‘Our aspiration is to be a check-the-box everywhere airline tickets are sold’ says its founder.

News

Airport lines are too long but TSA cites speedup in baggage screening

Airport lines are too long but TSA cites speedup in baggage screening (TheStreet)

Long lines are plaguing airline passengers this spring, but one aspect of the Transportation Security Administration’s airport operation is showing improvement: checked baggage screening is quicker and more efficient.

Security

Sea-Tac Airport plans new baggage system

Sea-Tac Airport plans new baggage system (KING)

The highlight for passengers will be the ability to check their bags at any counter in the airport.

At the Airport

FedEx worker falls asleep on plane and wakes up mid-flight

FedEx worker falls asleep on plane and wakes up mid-flight (NY Daily News)

The unidentified FedEx employee was transported from the tarmac in Tennessee to Lubbock in the Lone Star State after falling asleep.

News

American Airlines CEO assails Delta on air traffic control plan

At the Airport

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