In an echo of what American carriers are facing as Omicron spreads, easyJet said hundreds of cancellations were due to coronavirus-related crew absences. British Airways is also struggling with staff malaise, but said most of its flights continue to operate as planned. On Tuesday, Johan Lundgren, CEO of easyJet, said he expects the rise in …
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Senior executives of the nation’s biggest airlines asked President Biden on Wednesday to allow the federal mask requirement at airports and on planes to expire next month. The group has also asked the government to remove the requirement that visitors from abroad take a negative coronavirus test before traveling to the United States. Senior executives …
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While Americans are traveling more comfortably during the pandemic, international travelers can find a new identity system used by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) when they return home: biometric facial recognition. Following a directive by Congress’ 9/11 Commission to improve border security using biometrics, CBP began ramping up the technology in a program …
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Texas Attorney General on Wednesday to sue Removing the Biden administration’s mandate to require passengers to wear masks at airports, on airplanes, and on commuter bus and rail systems. Many governors, including states led by Democrats, are rolling back mask requirements for indoor public settings as infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have …
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Texas Attorney General on Wednesday to sue Removing the Biden administration’s mandate to require passengers to wear masks at airports, on airplanes, and on commuter bus and rail systems. Many governors, including states led by Democrats, are rolling back mask requirements for indoor public settings as infections from the Omicron variant of the coronavirus have …
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The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it has reached an agreement with Verizon and AT&T on a way to expand 5G cellular service and allow more planes to land safely at airports around the country and cool a heated dispute between wireless providers and airlines. At issue were concerns from airlines and the FAA that …
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“The government is promoting the development of renewable energy such as solar and wind through tax credits and accelerated depreciation,” said Miriam S. Wrobel, senior director of FTI Consulting in San Francisco. “Often, public entities such as airports cannot enjoy tax benefits, so third parties own the assets and sell the generated energy to the …
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During this summer, with frequent flight delays and cancellations, many travelers spent more time at airports than expected, often exposed to loud TV news, rock-hard seats and scarce electrical outlets. Add the anxiety over Covid-19 and disagreements over enforced masking, and it’s not surprising that incidents of misconduct in the air are on the rise. …