On most airlines, overbooking can make travelers queasy before they leave the ground. But there are no bumps on JetBlue.
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Tag Archives: Air Travel
Checking Out PreCheck
TSA’s PreCheck program lets you keep your computer in your bag and your shoes on your feet. But is it worth submitting $85 and your fingerprints?
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How Did Basic Travel Security Break Down In Malaysia?
One of the most troubling questions about a missing airliner is how at least two passengers could board with stolen passports.
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Stall Speed For Boeing’s 747?
After flying high for more than four decades, the Boeing 747 is probably on her final descent.
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A Small Corner Of A Big Airport
Terminal 3 at LAX, where last week’s shooting occurred, is usually an island of calm amid the bustle of a big-city airport.
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Flying The Competition
A recent trip showed me what I was missing by not traveling on big, legacy airlines. It turns out, not much.
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Aberrations Underscore Flight Crews’ Usual Excellence
Breakdowns and tirades get the headlines, but airline crews and ground staff do their best under difficult daily circumstances.
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A Third Chicago Airport Goes Nowhere, Slowly
They’re talking about a third airport for Chicago. Of course, they’ve been talking about it since the 1960s, so don’t book your flight yet.
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A Prudent Travel Ban, A Political Reversal
A ban on flights to Israel did not look political, but its rapid reversal was another story.
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