Passenger advocate sought for US airports
Two New York lawmakers have called for a passenger advocate at airports to immediately act on complaints by passengers over security screenings. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer and state Sen. Michael...
View ArticleLong flight delays soar in July
Twenty eight planes were stuck on the ground at U.S. airports for more than three hours that month, the height of the summer travel season.
View ArticleIslip considers Air Canada competitors
While town officials have said they’re not currently speaking to Canadian airlines outside of Air Canada, a source close to the town said Islip is open to pitching Canadian carriers WestJet and Porter.
View ArticleHarounian: Give JFK a touch of Ellis Island
As JFK is getting reinvented, think about the immigrant experience.
View ArticleAG: JFK contractor liable in $925K settlement
Deer Park-based Alstate Maintenance allegedly underpaid skycaps working at JFK Airport.
View ArticleBiden, Cuomo push to revitalize NY’s airports
Biden joined Cuomo on Monday as the governor announced a design competition to modernize and improve New York City's John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports.
View ArticleSchumer: Near misses show need for drone rules
The New York Democrat said Sunday that three near-misses at the airport have been reported in the last week.
View ArticlePort Authority sets new passenger record at airports
Overall, passenger growth primarily was driven by international travel, which rose 6 percent. Domestic growth showed a 1.5 percent increase.
View ArticleUnited Airlines to stop flights to JFK in October
The move will strengthen United's position in Newark, while withdrawing from an airport where it lags far behind Delta, JetBlue and American in passengers.
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