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First commercial flight since the fall of Assad lands in Syria's capital
The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport arriving from QatarABC News - Jan. 7 -
Winter storm disrupts thousands of U.S. flights
The Washington, D.C., area had the bulk of the day's cancellations from the winter storm.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
LA tech entrepreneur nearly misses flight after getting trapped in robotaxi
Mike Johns’ self-driving car started circling a parking lot, but he recognizes there are ‘glitches that need stitches’. A tech entrepreneur based in Los Angeles became trapped in a malfunctioning ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Flight cancellations pile up as major winter storm hits East Coast
Flight cancellations and delays are stacking up as a major winter storm makes its way across the East Coast. As of shortly after 10 a.m. EST, there were 1,525 flight cancellations and 1,931 flight ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Winter storm causes massive flight disruptions, snarling U.S. travel
Winter Storm Blair is spreading across the U.S., prompting thousands of flight delays and cancellations. Here's what to know.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Jags home after storm grounds flight for 7 hours
A winter storm delayed the Jaguars' flight out of Indianapolis, keeping players and staff on the tarmac for at least six hours before finally they were finally able to take off early Monday morning.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Fijian man accused of raping Virgin Australia flight attendant in Nadi denied bail
Ilaisa Tanoa Degei charged with sexually assaulting a 21-year-old crew member in early hours of new year. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
World Cup award adds pressure to Saudi Arabia’s construction challenge
Sporting plans bulk out kingdom’s project pipeline as it seeks to reduce dependence on oil revenuesFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
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Thousands of flights disrupted by massive winter storm
Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed by a massive winter storm set to impact tens of millions of Americans. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports from Washington.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Jeju Air’s Problems Mount After Crash of Flight 7C2216
South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, heavy with debt and its stock already near record lows, is now facing intense public and government scrutiny.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
This money bias is 'the biggest barrier to building wealth,' says financial psychologist
Putting off some key financial moves because they seem too complex? You could be costing yourself over the long run.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
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New Orleans’ planned barriers only designed to withstand crashes of 10mph
Files reviewed by Reuters show new system not able to prevent vehicle attacks at moderate to high speeds. Months before the deadly New Orleans vehicle attack on New Year’s Day, the city modeled ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Chiefs arrive in Denver after ice storm delays flight
The Chiefs arrived in Denver on Saturday night, but only after they spent about four hours stranded on the tarmac at Kansas City International Airport amid an ice storm.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
UK weather: power cuts, traffic chaos and cancelled flights due to heavy snow
Closed roads, multi-vehicle collisions and train problems reported as Met Office warnings remain in place. Live UK weather updates Homes were left without power, roads were closed, cars ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Chiefs flight to Denver delayed due to icy conditions in Kansas City
Mother Nature is making it a bit harder for the Chiefs to get to Denver ahead of Sunday's game.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
This Tiny Fish’s Mistaken Identity Halted a Dam’s Construction
Scientists say the snail darter, whose endangered species status delayed the building of a dam in Tennessee in the 1970s, is a genetic match of a different fish.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?
Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Syria to resume international flights at Damascus airport
First commercial flights since overthrow of Assad regime to begin from Tuesday, aviation chief says. Syria’s main airport in Damascus is to resume international flights after commercial trips were ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
A toddler, a student, a family of nine: who were the victims of Jeju Air flight 7C2216?
The 179 people who died were aged between three and 78 and came from South Korea and Thailand. The 181 people who boarded Jeju Air flight 7C2216 in Bangkok on Sunday were no different from the ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
JetBlue Fined for Flight Delays. Passengers Could See a Payout
JetBlue is the first airline to be fined for such an offense.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
US fines JetBlue $2m for ‘chronically delayed flights’ in unprecedented act
Department of Transportation denounces ‘unrealistic’ JetBlue schedules in yet another setback for the airline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Friday a $2m fine against ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
A Flight Seatmate Turned Soul Mate
When Venkata Datta Sai met PV Sindhu, a champion badminton player, on a plane, there was a spark, but her popularity concerned him. “She’s like the LeBron James of this side of the world,” he said.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
JetBlue fined $2 million by feds for "chronic flight delays"
JetBlue is the first carrier to be penalized by the Department of Transportation for unrealistic scheduling practice.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
JetBlue fined $2 million for chronic flight delays
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a $2 million penalty Friday against JetBlue Airways for multiple chronically delayed flights, the first time the agency has penalized an airline for ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
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JetBlue fined $2 million by DOT for 'chronically delayed flights'
The Department of Transportation said its $2 million fine against JetBlue was the first of its kind for chronically delayed flights.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Help! Ryanair Won’t Send Flight Compensation to a U.S. Bank Account
After being grounded for 12 hours in Berlin, a mother and daughter were owed both compensation and a rebooked flight. All they got were nonsensical responses from customer service.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans had top-of-the-line barriers to prevent car attacks — but didn't use them on New Year's
New Orleans had access to effective anti-vehicle barriers ahead of the Bourbon Street attack on New Year’s Eve revelers that killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens more.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
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Suspect questioned over alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia flight crew member in Fiji
Airline sends support staff to Nadi after reports of assault during a night out in the early hours of 1 January. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email A suspect known to Fijian ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Passengers Say Turkish Airlines Flights Have Bedbugs
Passengers on several of the carrier’s flights said the biting pests were on seats, blankets and in overhead bins and that the airline did not take action.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
South Korea Jet Crash Sparks Debate Over Barrier's Proximity to Runway
Investigators probing the deadly crash are seeking clues on why the plane hit the runway without its landing gear down after an apparent bird strike.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 1 -
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How to Score an Upgrade to First Class on Your Next Flight
Airlines are offering more ways than ever to get a taste of the champagne skies, but how do you get past the curtain, and when is it worth the cost? Here are some tips.The New York Times - Dec. 31
