Air travel
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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
Commentary: Why not tax private jets out of business?
The industry not only exploits our planet’s resources but also makes the rest of us subsidize the lifestyles of the ultra-rich.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Commentary: It’s getting too hot for airplanes
Hot air is less dense than cold, meaning planes have less lift when the mercury rises. That makes it harder for them to take off and stay aloft.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2023
Federal officials are investigating a close call between an airliner and a private jet over Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that it was gathering information about the incident before deciding whether to open an investigation.
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PublishedJuly 23, 2023
Air travelers are flocking to Maine, but not the way they used to
Bangor International Airport and Portland International Jetport are rebounding from the pandemic. But there's been a shift in when passengers are flying.
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PublishedMay 27, 2023
More than 1 million vehicles expected on Maine Turnpike this weekend
The volume of Memorial Day weekend traffic may break a record, with lower fuel prices encouraging more motorists to hit the road.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2023
Passenger: Teamwork needed to restrain man on Boston-bound flight
The suspect told authorities he wanted to open the jet's door so that he could jump out of the plane.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2023
Man accused of trying to open jet’s door, attacking crew on flight to Boston
The plane was about 45 minutes from arrival in Boston when the crew received an alarm that a side door on the aircraft was disarmed.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2023
No one hurt when 2 United flights touch on the ground at Boston airport
Nobody was injured and passengers were moved to different aircraft.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2023
Air travel across U.S. thrown into chaos after FAA computer outage
Longtime aviation insiders could not recall an outage of such magnitude caused by a technology failure.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Southwest Airlines’ meltdown loss could run $500 million to $700 million
Southwest leaders have so far declined to put a price tag on the meltdown while they work to total the damages and process claims for reimbursement.
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