Just like airline boarding passes and public transit tickets, our passports might soon make the leap to our personal devices—and turn our beloved stamp collections into a relic of the past.
The 2.56 Million Flyers Screened Sunday at U.S. Airports Was a Pandemic High
25.08.2023 - 14:35 / skift.com / Pete Buttigieg
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it screened 2.56 million air passengers on Sunday, the highest number since December 2019 and the busiest day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number was, however, below the 2.88 million screened on the same day in 2019 at the end of the busy U.S. Thanksgiving travel period.
U.S. airlines reported very few cancellations over the holiday travel period, including 177 on Sunday and 36 on Monday. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Saturday on Twitter that Friday “went well for air travel on-time performance, with cancellation and delay rates at 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively.”
U.S. airlines had planned to operate 13% fewer domestic flights during the eight-day Thanksgiving travel period compared with 2019, according to data by Cirium, but often with larger planes.
Airlines and Buttigieg clashed for months over summer woes that led to tens of thousands of flight disruptions and prompted the department to pressure airlines to do more to boost customer service to passengers.
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
skift.com
01.09.2023 / 11:19
Washington, D.C.'s $20 Million Bet on Global Tourism
Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, September 1. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
skift.com
31.08.2023 / 19:47
Washington D.C. to Spend $20 Million to Close Global Tourism Recovery Gap
Destination DC will spend nearly $20 million on marketing in an upcoming advertising campaign as the city deals with a slow travel recovery.
travelpulse.com
29.08.2023 / 22:37
American Airlines Fined $4.1 million for Tarmac Delay Rule Violations
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) just revealed that it has levied a $4.1-million fine against American Airlines (AA) for keeping thousands of passengers onboard planes that sat on airport tarmacs for several hours without the option to deplane.
traveldailynews.com
29.08.2023 / 09:02
American Airlines customers donate more than $1 million to American Red Cross in support of Maui wildfires
Donations through the site help to provide relief and hope during hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and other disasters big and small.
traveldailynews.com
29.08.2023 / 09:01
Holland America Line’s new 28-day Legendary Voyage in 2025 is an exploration of Greenland, Iceland and the Arctic Circle
The ‘Arctic Circle Crossing’ inspired by 10th Century explorers includes four maiden calls in Greenland, a trip to the North Cape and extensive scenic cruising
traveldailynews.com
29.08.2023 / 08:56
Mount Cinnamon Grenada announces the appointment of Diannethea Bain as General Manager
Mrs. Bain’s objective is to significantly enhance the skill set of the hotel’s staff, thereby propelling Mount Cinnamon to expand its range of service provisions.
traveldailynews.com
29.08.2023 / 08:55
Aviation's Road to Recovery: Insights from Professor Andreas Papatheodorou
Insightful discussion with Professor Andreas Papatheodorou on the recovery of the aviation industry post-COVID, challenges in revenue management, sustainable aviation, and the role of technology in enhancing airport services. An in-depth look at the future of aviation in a post-pandemic world.
thepointsguy.com
28.08.2023 / 23:01
DOT hits American Airlines with largest-ever $4.1 million fine for tarmac delays
Delays are an unpleasant but inevitable part of air travel, but delays on the tarmac after boarding the airplane can be especially frustrating — and potentially dangerous.
nytimes.com
28.08.2023 / 18:31
U.S. Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Lengthy Tarmac Delays
The Transportation Department fined American Airlines $4.1 million on Monday, saying the carrier violated federal rules by keeping passengers stranded on airport tarmacs for hours on dozens of occasions in recent years.
skift.com
25.08.2023 / 14:42
The World Cup’s Tourism Ripple Effect
Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, November 23. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.
skift.com
25.08.2023 / 14:36
Southwest Puts Initial Cost of Meltdown at Up To $825 Million
Southwest Airlines has put an initial number to the losses incurred during its holiday meltdown: a $725-825 million hit to its pre-tax income in the fourth quarter. That number includes both $400-425 million in lost revenue and added costs, for example reimbursing people for alternative travel costs.