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Aftermath of 2016 Blizzard from DC Airports DCA and IAD
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Blizzard cancellations top 12,500, spill into Tuesday -- After three days of blizzard-snarled flight schedules, there's finally light at the end of the tunnel for weather-weary fliers. But a full recovery is still at least a day away as passengers faced the prospects of one more cancellation-riddled travel day. Nearly 1,300 Monday flights had been canceled as of 7:45 a.m. ET, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware. And another 140 had already been canceled for Tuesday, raising the five-day cancellation tally to a whopping 12,570 since the Blizzard of 2016 began churning in the East. The airports still facing the biggest struggle in returning to normal are in Washington and New York City. Ben Mutzabaugh/USA Today Related: Airlines' next blizzard challenge? Get flights back on track FAA Air Traffic Report
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From FlightAware.com: Total cancellations today at all U.S. airports as of 6 a.m. PST: 1,642. Total cancellations today at LAX: 24; SNA: 2; BUR, LGB and ONT: 0. |
What to do if you're stuck at the airport -- Bowing to a wintry mix of heavy snow, ice and wicked winds across much of the country, airlines are canceling thousands of flights through the weekend. Many travelers will have to put their travel plans on hold. With airlines now giving more notice on cancellations, many travelers won't even venture to the airport. But if your flight is canceled, and you are stuck at the airport, here are some tips. AP
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Wisconsin teen charged for LAX bomb threat -- A Monroe County (Wisc.) teen has been charged for making a bomb threat that temporarily caused an evacuation at Los Angeles International Airport. Seventeen-year-old Clint O. Terrell reportedly confessed to local authorities that he was the one who called in the Jan. 8 threat that forced the evacuation of Terminal 1 at LAX. The town of Byron teen said he did it to prove himself worthy of joining an online hacking group, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. Matthew Perenchio/Tomah (Wisc.) Journal
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American's new Los Angeles advertising campaign -- That was the theme at an event American held Wednesday at the Hollywood Bowl, at which the carrier unveiled several not-that-exciting routes, including new fights to Portland, Seattle, New Orleans and Minneapolis. It will sell ticket to anyone, but American is making a big play for the lucrative entertainment and media business. Delta, of course, also wants those folks. "Right now it's a race between us and Delta to be the biggest at LAX, but we feel good about our chances of winning that race," American CEO Doug Parker told one of American's employee newsletters. BrianSumers.com
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Long Beach Airport nominated for USATODAY's 10Best Airport for Dining list -- Long Beach Airport has been nominated for USA Today's 10Best Airport for Dining list by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best, according to the website. And can you blame 'em? LGB has a concentrated section of some our city's best places to grub, a difficult dilemma when it comes to choosing your pre-flight meal or beverage, but a clear visual marker of not only our airport's taste in cuisine, but Long Beach's revered restaurant business. Asia Morris/Long Beach Post
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At Sacramento airport, birds and planes don't mix well -- Each day at Sacramento International Airport, a high-stakes turf war unfolds in the fields beyond the runways. Armed with noise cannons, squawk boxes, shotguns and rifles, airport biologists patrol the grounds, shooing and often shooting avian intruders in hopes of reducing bird strikes, one of the airline industry's oldest problems. Similar scenarios play out at airports nationally, but they are especially common in Sacramento, which sits beneath the giant bird migratory route known as the Pacific Flyway. Tony Bizjak/Sacramento Bee
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Memphis Airport grinding back from downsizing -- Memphis International Airport is a shell of its former self by almost any measure. But it's better than it was last year, and airport officials are touting signs of a nascent turnaround as hope for a brighter future. Flights, passengers and nonstop destinations are down by two-thirds to three-fourths since Delta Air Lines gobbled up longtime hub operator Northwest in 2008 and began dismantling the once-bustling hub. Parts of the airport are like a ghost town, especially on weekends and at slack hours of the day. Wayne Risher/Memphis Commercial Appeal
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United Airlines pilots approve contract extension -- United Continental Holdings Inc's pilots have voted to approve a two-year contract extension that paves the way for a 22 percent wage hike by 2018, their union said on Friday. United's management has made securing labor contracts a top focus following a leadership change in September. For years, the company struggled to conclude joint contracts for flight attendants and maintenance workers following the 2010 merger of United and Continental, hurting workers' morale. Reuters
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United Airlines names coffee guy to top corporate communications post -- United Airlines today reached into the top corporate communications ranks at coffee behemoth Starbucks to name James Olson the carrier's new senior vice president of corporate communications. He takes the top public relations post at the Chicago-based carrier previously held by Irene Foxhall, who departed in the wake of Jeff Smisek's abrupt resignation as United CEO last fall. Olson starts his new job on Feb. 1. Lewis Lazare/Chicago Business Journal
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7 hurt in severe turbulence on American Airlines jet; plane diverts to Canada -- Seven people were taken to a hospital after an American Airlines plane from Miami to Milan made an emergency landing in Newfoundland after the jet briefly encountered severe turbulence. The aircraft landed safely in the East Coast Canadian province late Sunday, where it was met by paramedics. American Airlines spokesman Ross Feinstein said three flight attendants and four passengers were transported to a hospital for further evaluation. He said none of the injuries are life-threatening. AP
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Lower fuel prices boost airline profits, but fares to hold steady -- The nation's airlines are reporting soaring 2015 profits largely because of sinking fuel prices. The record income, however, isn't translating into big cuts in airfares. In hopes of appeasing travelers, some carriers are buying newer planes and remodeling terminals. One airline has even brought back free snacks for economy-section fliers. In earnings reports released this week, executives from the country's biggest carriers crowed about profits that have surpassed totals reported before the Great Recession and the 2001 terrorist attacks. Hugo Martin/Los Angeles Times
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American Airlines launches pilot training and recruiting program at its regional carriers -- American Airlines is making it easier for student pilots to get hired at its regional carriers. The Fort Worth-based company announced a new pilot training and recruiting program at its wholly-owned regional subsidiaries, Envoy Air, Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines. The program offers tuition reimbursement, mentorships and certification training. Andrea Ahles/Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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The hateful seven: The worst dates to fly this year -- By now, most savvy air travelers know that the best time to book a flight is about six to eight weeks before the departure date. But flying on certain days is going to cost more, no matter when you book. Rick Seaney, chief executive of the website Farecompare.com, has analyzed airfare data to calculate which dates to avoid in 2016 if you want to save money: March 17: Airfares peak on this date as traveler's head out for Spring Break; May 17: Airlines increase fares on this date for travelers flying for summer vacations. Hugo Martin/Los Angeles Times
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Flight attendants spill their dirtiest secrets on anonymous Whisper app -- Anonymous secret-sharing app Whisper is having a moment 'round these parts. After reading up on our fill of whispers from hotel workers confirming all of our worst nightmares about the cleanliness of those rooms we're checking into, it's time to turn our attention to the dirty secrets happening at 30,000 feet. These are the secrets flight attendants can't admit out loud, but are more than happy to spill on Whisper. Kevin Farrell/Road Warrior Voices
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On short flights, Americans are tight-fisted on airline food, drinks and roomy seats -- Americans are ready to tough it out on a cramped flight without food or drinks. But if the flight stretches to seven to 12 hours, Americans start to crack open their wallets for food, extra legroom and booze, according to a new survey that looked at the spending habits of travelers across the globe. The survey by the travel giant Expedia questioned more than 11,000 travelers from 22 countries. Hugo Martin/Los Angeles Times
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Guests at more than 250 Hyatt hotels were targeted by malware -- If you stayed in a Hyatt hotel between August and December of last year, you should check your credit card statement for unusual charges. The Chicago-based hotel giant said that its guests were the target of a cyberattack and now the hotel company has unveiled the list of more than 250 hotels worldwide, including more than 100 in the U.S., that were targeted. Hyatt's chain includes more than 600 hotels. Hugo Martin/Los Angeles Times
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Bullet train's first segment, reserved for Southland, could open in Bay Area instead -- A valuable perk handed to Southern California from the bullet train project - a 2012 decision to build the first operating segment from Burbank north into the Central Valley - is being reconsidered by state officials. The state rail authority is studying an alternative to build the first segment in the Bay Area, running trains from San Jose to Bakersfield. If the plan does change, it would be a significant reversal that carries big financial, technical and political impacts, especially in Southern California. Ralph Vartabedian/Los Angeles Times
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L.A. councilman calls for ballot measure to revamp how DWP is governed -- Los Angeles City Councilman Felipe Fuentes called Friday for a ballot measure to overhaul the way the Department of Water and Power is governed, proposing changes that he argued would empower its board and minimize interference by city politicians. His proposal comes in the aftermath of a report, prepared by outside consultants, that found that power at the utility is too decentralized and urged the city to put reforms before voters. Emily Alpert Reyes/Los Angeles Times
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Continental Airlines TV Commercial - Circa 1970s
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