David Schaper
Stories
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National
1 airline made a bid to reduce flight hours required for new pilots. FAA rejects it
Regulations require 1500 hours of flight time for pilot certification. Regional airline Republic Airways wanted graduates of its flight school to be eligible in half that time. The FAA said no.
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Politics
A sigh of relief this morning: a railway strike has been averted
President Joe Biden said Thursday a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.
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National
Public transit is having a slow comeback after the pandemic
Traffic congestion is back to pre-pandemic levels as many workers return to the office but transit ridership is still way down. Projections show it will take some time for riders to return.
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National
Public transit across the U.S. is not nearly as crowded as it was before the pandemic
Traffic congestion is back to pre-pandemic levels as many workers return to the office, but transit ridership is still down substantially. Projections show it will take some time for riders to return.
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Business
Amid Labor Day weekend travel surge, airlines promise better customer service
Prodded by a new Transportation Department online customer service tool, airlines promise free food and hotel rooms for travelers stranded by delays and cancellations that are the airlines' fault.
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National
Proposals would ease standards, raise retirement age to address pilot shortage
Airlines blame a shortage of pilots for widespread cancellations and reduced service. Would allowing pilots to keep flying past age 65 and reducing the 1,500-hour flight training requirement help?
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Business
Biden is pressured to end mask mandates on public transportation
Airline CEOs say it's time to end the requirement that everyone wear masks in airports and on planes. The Biden administration has extended the mask mandate until mid-April.
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Business
With high gas prices and a war in Ukraine, airlines face a bumpy ride ahead
Springtime air travel is stronger than at any time since the pandemic began. But airlines still worry that soaring fuel prices and a war in Ukraine could cut into travel plans and revenues.
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World
China Eastern Airlines jet carrying 132 people crashes in mountains
A China Eastern Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in a remote, mountainous region of China Monday. There do not appear to be any survivors. Investigators are on their way to the scene.
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Politics
Politicians and experts debate whether gas tax holidays are worthwhile
As gas prices rise, politicians call for gas taxes to be suspended. Transportation experts say such moves won't provide much relief and would cut into needed spending on roads, bridges and transit.