The woman is in a coma after contracting the disease, and passengers on a flight from J.F.K. to Tel Aviv are told to watch for symptoms. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/18/travel/el-al-measles-flight-attendant.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Tag: Airlines and Airplanes
Stratolaunch, World’s Largest Airplane by Wingspan, Takes Its First Flight
The crew said it was a smooth maiden voyage for the Stratolaunch, which is designed to carry rockets to blast commercial satellites into space. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/13/science/stratolaunch-first-flight.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Boeing’s 737 Max: 1960s Design, 1990s Computing Power and Paper Manuals
The Boeing jet that crashed twice in five months relied on decades-old systems and left pilots without some common safety features. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/08/business/boeing-737-max-.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
‘They Will Bounce Back’: In Seattle, Where the Boeing Max Is Built, They’ve Recovered Before
Seattle is feeling the pain from Boeing’s 737 Max crisis, but the aircraft manufacturer has weathered other tough challenges. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/05/us/boeing-seattle.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Ethiopian Crash Report Indicates Pilots Followed Boeing’s Emergency Procedures
While the findings are not final, initial evidence has raised new concerns about whether Boeing and federal regulators provided sufficient guidance for pilots of the new 737 Max model. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/business/boeing-ethiopian-airlines-crash-report.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
There Are Probably Cameras on Your Flight, but Relax, They’re Not On (Yet)
Since a traveler asked Singapore Airlines if the seat back on his flight contained a camera, two U.S. senators have asked questions and expressed concern. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/business/airlines-cameras-privacy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Travel Tips: Was Your European Flight Delayed or Canceled? You May Be Entitled to Cash
You may have to sit on the tarmac for a few hours or crash at an airport hotel, but if your flight was delayed or canceled, you could get up to $700. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/travel/european-delayed-or-canceled-flight-compensation.html?partner=rss&emc=rss