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19-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Woman to Fly Around the World Solo

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:48:55 GMT

After landing her Shark UL aircraft in Belgium Thursday, 19-year-old Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. Photo: Kurt Desplenter/Zuma Press

5G Service Launches Amid Flight-Safety Uncertainty

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:20:00 GMT

Airlines canceled some flights before a new 5G wireless service rolled out, even after Verizon and AT&T agreed to limit the signal around U.S. airports. The FAA says the service could affect airplane safety systems, a claim the wireless industry refutes. Photo: Justin Lane/Shutterstock

Cancellations Continue as Bad Weather, Omicron Disrupt U.S. Air Travel

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 02:21:56 GMT

Airlines scrapped more than 3,000 U.S. flights and delayed more than 5,000 on Monday. The new wave of cancellations and delays comes as the surge in Covid-19 infections in the U.S. has left the airline industry stretched thin. Photo: Chandan Khanna/AFP/Getty Images

How Do You Design an Airfield? An Airport Planner Explains

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Available space, weather and air traffic volume are key factors that go into airfield design. Robert Hoxie, who helped redesign Chicago O’Hare’s airfield, explains how runways are mapped out. Photo Illustration: Adele Morgan/The Wall Street Journal

The Ripple Effects of Airline Problems for Holiday Travel

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Canceled and delayed flights, long lines and packed planes have become the new normal for air travel. WSJ reporter Alison Sider explains the reasons behind the airline disruptions and the ripple effects for passengers planning to travel during the holidays. Photo: Daniel Slim/Getty Images

U.S. Lifts Its Travel Ban: What You Need to Know

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 09:30:00 GMT

Travelers who meet certain requirements will be allowed to enter the U.S. beginning Nov. 8. WSJ’s Allison Pohle explains what these new rules mean. Photo: Seth Wenig/Associated Press

Long Lines at Airports After American Airlines Cancels Hundreds of Flights

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:11:44 GMT

Videos shared online show crowds of people at airports across the country after American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights over the weekend due to bad weather and staff shortages. Screenshot: WSOC-TV via AP

New York LaGuardia Airport’s Long-Awaited Makeover Is Almost Complete

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Construction at LaGuardia Airport has frustrated travelers, but relief is in sight. Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, discusses highlights and renovation challenges. Photo: Craig Ruttle/Associated Press

Many Airlines Say They'll Be Carbon Neutral by 2050. Here's What It Will Take

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:00:00 GMT

A group of almost 300 airlines have committed to "net zero" carbon emissions by 2050, but just how are they going to get there? WSJ’s George Downs explores some of the methods the International Air Transport Association has suggested for emissions reduction. Illustration: George Downs

Boeing’s Starliner Spaceship Delays, Explained

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:30:00 GMT

Boeing’s Starliner spaceship has been hampered by a string of errors and delays. WSJ’s Micah Maidenberg explains why Boeing has struggled to launch the Starliner on schedule and what’s next for the aerospace giant’s space program. Photo: NASA/Joel Kowsky