Flight
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World
As Flames Surged, Order Prevailed Inside a Japan Airlines Jet
In addition to a well-trained crew and an advanced plane, the safe evacuation of 367 passengers came down to a relative absence of panic.
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US
How to Survive Long-Haul Flights
Long-haul flights are generally considered to be those eight hours and over, while any that stretch past a grueling 16 hours are nicknamed “ultra long-haul.” The longest nonstop commercial flights currently available include New York to Singapore (18 ...
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US
No Thanks, Grandma, I’m Saving Room for Airplane Food
U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes available for preorder. To some of us, that is.
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Science
SpaceX Is Ready for the 2nd Launch of Its Starship Moon and Mars Rocket
Elon Musk’s private space company is hoping for a better performance on Friday of the giant rocket, which is the most powerful ever to fly.
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Books
Why I Keep Watching In-Flight Meltdowns
How the airplane became a viral sensation, the star of videos about questionable behavior — and the new backdrop for social disillusionment.
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Whether You Call it ‘Skiplagging’ or ‘Hidden-City Travel,’ It’s Contentious
Booking a flight with a layover in the city that’s the real destination for the traveler can net big bargains, but airlines prohibit the practice.
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US
Cash for Delayed or Canceled Flights? What to Know About Biden’s Plan.
If a proposed federal rule takes effect, airlines will have to pay passengers for meals, hotels, ground transportation and lost time if the disruption was caused by the carrier.
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Science
The First 3-D Printed Rocket Fails Shortly After Launch
Relativity Space, a private company with ambitions for sending people to Mars, made it off the launchpad, but the vehicle experienced problems during the second stage of its flight.
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World
Banned From Russian Airspace, U.S. Airlines Look to Restrict Competitors
Because of the war in Ukraine, U.S. carriers have to take the long way on flights to and from Asia, giving an advantage to foreign rivals flying the same routes.
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News
Southwest Airlines Faces Tough Questions From Senators
The company canceled thousands of flights around Christmas, disrupting travel for about two million people.