Read more at The Guardian.
‘They thought I was a child’: US airline repeatedly registers 101-year-old as baby
Airport staff surprised by arrival of centenarian instead of infant after American Airlines booking system errors
A 101-year-old woman has been regularly mistaken for an infant because an airline’s booking system was unable to compute her date of birth.
The woman, named only as Patricia, was born in 1922, but the American Airlines system apparently does not recognise that year, defaulting instead to 2022, the BBC reported.
Continue reading...Date: |
Sort by
Filter
Date
Items per page
-
How Airlines Are Using AI to Make Flying Easier
Airlines are using artificial intelligence to save fuel, keep customers informed and hold connecting flights for delayed passengers. Here’s what to expect.The New York Times - Business
More from The Guardian
-
Russians having ‘tactical success’ in advance on Kharkiv, Ukraine says
Kyiv replaces commander overseeing north-eastern Kharkiv frontline in effort to turn the tide as fighting continues. Ukraine war – live updatesRussian forces continued their advance on Ukraine’s northern Kharkiv region on Monday, achieving ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Thousands evacuated in Canada as intense wildfire approaches town
British Columbia wildfire service says blaze is burning 2km from Fort Nelson and encourages remaining people to leave. An intense wildfire could hit a town in western Canada on Monday, based on forecasts of strong winds that have been fueling the ...The Guardian - World -
Trump hush-money trial live: Michael Cohen expected to take the stand as the prosecution’s star witness
Trump’s former attorney and personal fixer is expected to take the stand as soon as today. Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen expected to testify in hush-money trialDonald Trump will apparently be joined in court by a coterie of supporters. ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
EU condemns ‘intimidation, threats and physical assaults’ by authorities in Georgia – Europe live
Josep Borrell reiterates concern about situation in Georgia, where pro-western protesters have continued to face a violent crackdown. Georgia police accused of beating protesters against ‘foreign influence’ billWhy are Georgians protesting against ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Israel-Gaza war live: Gaza health system could collapse within hours, authorities say; 20 killed in attacks on Jabaliya camp
Gaza health ministry raises alarm over lack of fuel for generators and ambulances; bodies recovered after overnight Israeli airstrikes on refugee camp. Fierce battles in Gaza as Israeli forces attack Hamas militantsThe parents of more than 900 ...The Guardian - World - Israel