The industry not only exploits our planet’s resources but also makes the rest of us subsidize the lifestyles of the ultra-rich.
air travel
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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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Posted inBusiness
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World, New England, News
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.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
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.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, New England, News
No one hurt when 2 United flights touch on the ground at Boston airport
Nobody was injured and passengers were moved to different aircraft.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
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.