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Desperate Spirit Airlines flyers scramble to rebook flights — paying $900 for one-way tickets and asking for donations

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Desperate Spirit Airlines flyers scramble to rebook flights — paying 0 for one-way tickets and asking for donations

It’s the end of an inexpensive travel era. Money-savvy travelers are mourning Spirit Airlines, the once-beloved budget carrier, which permanently shut down on Saturday after undergoing severe financial distress and failing to obtain a $500 million bailout from the administration. After the company’s officials announced yesterday that they were closing operations of the nation’s eighth-largest airline … Read more

Report reveals when and where the most air travel troubles occur — with NYC hubs filling up the top 10

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Report reveals when and where the most air travel troubles occur — with NYC hubs filling up the top 10

Every airport has its baggage, but some have more than others. According to a recent report from AirHelp, an air passenger rights and flight tracking company, about 248 million passengers — about a quarter of the 1 billion passengers who departed from a US airport — experienced a flight delay or cancellation in 2025. The … Read more

World’s most contagious virus detected at 2 major US airports amid peak holiday traffic

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World’s most contagious virus detected at 2 major US airports amid peak holiday traffic

During peak holiday travel, one of the most infectious diseases was detected at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. A case of measles was identified in a passenger at terminals B & C on Dec. 12, according to a New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) press release.   “Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, … Read more

Flying home for the holidays? How JFK, LaGuardia airports could be putting your sensitive info at risk

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Flying home for the holidays? How JFK, LaGuardia airports could be putting your sensitive info at risk

Airport security apparently doesn’t apply online at New York City airports. John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA) rank among the flight hubs with the least secure websites, potentially jeopardizing people’s credit card details, travel records and other sensitive information. That was according to a recent survey by digital privacy company VeePN, … Read more

Passenger satisfaction soars at US airports — here’s how NYC ranks among the best and worst

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Passenger satisfaction soars at US airports — here’s how NYC ranks among the best and worst

Complaining about NYC’s airports is a local pastime — but how bad are they, really? A new J.D. Power survey found that while overall passenger satisfaction at U.S. and Canadian airports is on the rise, the news here at home is more of a mixed bag. According to the numbers, overall scores have improved significantly — … Read more

The absolute ‘worst city in America’ to get good sleep is minutes away from NYC — and the Big Apple isn’t far behind

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The absolute ‘worst city in America’ to get good sleep is minutes away from NYC — and the Big Apple isn’t far behind

Wanna wake up in the city that doesn’t sleep? Then you’ll have to leave NYC.  Newark, New Jersey — a bustling metropolis mere minutes outside of Manhattan — now ranks as the No.1, absolute “worst city” in America for a good night’s sleep, per a new report.  It’s a local locale that’s been bested by the rest.  … Read more

TSA launches faster PreCheck system at 15 airports — including 3 in the NYC area

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TSA launches faster PreCheck system at 15 airports — including 3 in the NYC area

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) PreCheck has always been a golden ticket to getting ahead in security lines at the airport — and now the system is about to get even quicker at select airports with specific airlines. Typically, travelers with TSA PreCheck must show a boarding pass or ID with the PreCheck indicator before proceeding … Read more

United Airlines CEO says flights out of Newark will be ‘cheapest’ ever this summer

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United Airlines CEO says flights out of Newark will be ‘cheapest’ ever this summer

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said flights out of New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport this summer will be the cheapest in the airline’s history as the airport recovers from air traffic control outages and faces limited capacity with one runway under construction. Kirby said passengers can expect the highest on-time performance at Newark compared to … Read more

Experts’ tips to not get ‘stranded’ at Newark Airport: ‘Avoid any connections through EWR’

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Experts’ tips to not get ‘stranded’ at Newark Airport: ‘Avoid any connections through EWR’

Flight passengers departing and connecting through Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey are sharing concerns about travel delays amid recent airport mishaps — as experts share alternative ideas and bus companies report increases in ridership.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a ground delay for EWR due to staffing shortages, weather and construction issues … Read more

10 ‘worst’ US airports for flight delays revealed — no surprise, NYC hubs made the list

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10 ‘worst’ US airports for flight delays revealed — no surprise, NYC hubs made the list

Are they just winging it?  New York City: they say if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere — but it might take you extra time to leave. John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport and New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport all ranked in the top 10 worst airports. in the US for … Read more

Shirtless man accused of pinning United flight attendant against ‘aircraft exit door’ in midair rampage

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Shirtless man accused of pinning United flight attendant against ‘aircraft exit door’ in midair rampage

A Washington, D.C., man’s alleged bare-chested attack on a flight attendant led to passengers intervening in a midair assault, federal officials said. Kedus Yacob Damtew, 38, was aboard a United Airlines flight on June 12, 2024, from Houston to Newark, New Jersey, when he allegedly threatened and assaulted a flight attendant, according to a news … Read more

NYC airports among worst in US for wasting travelers’ time — but not from flight delays 

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NYC airports among worst in US for wasting travelers’ time — but not from flight delays 

Their airplanes might fly, but time does not. Looking for the most efficient airport experience possible during the stressful holiday travel rush? You might want to avoid Miami International Airport, where travelers waste the most overall time — a whopping 47.1 minutes — in the U.S., according to a survey by flight perk maximization site … Read more

United blames FAA staffing shortages for causing ‘significant disruption’ at Newark Airport

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United blames FAA staffing shortages for causing ‘significant disruption’ at Newark Airport

United Airlines said Tuesday that an acute shortage of air traffic controllers was causing “significant disruption” for travelers at its busy Newark, NJ, hub outside of New York City. The airline said the Federal Aviation Administration has been forced to reduce traffic flows to Newark hub because of low staffing on 12 of the first 25 … Read more

Remote country opens to American visitors with new flight amid overtourism crisis: ‘The herd is coming’

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Remote country opens to American visitors with new flight amid overtourism crisis: ‘The herd is coming’

Nuuk Nuuk, who’s there? Americans — and a lot of them. The capital city of Greenland, a frigid Nordic lump situated between Atlantic Canada and Iceland, is projected to become the next travel hotspot as a new airport and hotels gear up to welcome travelers looking for an alternative to packed European favorites that have soured … Read more

Passengers stranded after Newark Airport ‘radar issue’ results in over 450 flight delays, 60 cancellations: ‘Unbelievable’

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Passengers stranded after Newark Airport ‘radar issue’ results in over 450 flight delays, 60 cancellations: ‘Unbelievable’

More like Delaybor Day. US travelers were stranded at Newark Liberty International Airport on Labor Day after an equipment outage caused numerous flight delays and cancellations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it had implemented ground delays at the New Jersey hub on Monday afternoon due to a “radar issue,” NBC New York reported. … Read more

This NYC-area airport leads the nation in complaints

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This NYC-area airport leads the nation in complaints

New Jersey’s got some terminal complainers. Newark Liberty International Airport leads the nation with the most complaints related to the Transportation Security Administration, according to a report. Among the US’ 44 biggest airports, Newark topped the list by a wide margin between 2015 and 2023, according to TSA data analyzed by Upgraded Points, a travel … Read more

Irate United Airlines passenger in ‘Scarface’ shirt bites chunk out of flight attendant’s uniform on Newark-bound plane

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Irate United Airlines passenger in ‘Scarface’ shirt bites chunk out of flight attendant’s uniform on Newark-bound plane

An unruly United Airlines passenger took a bite out of a flight attendant’s shirt before the Newark-bound plane was forced to make an emergency landing over the in-flight altercation. The irate passenger — wearing an Al Pacino-inspired “Scarface” shirt — was held by several flight attendants and passengers when she threw several punches and spat … Read more

NYC airports rank among the best — and worst — for stress-free travel

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NYC airports rank among the best — and worst — for stress-free travel

Summer 2024 is here and eager New Yorkers are planning the ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. But is there one airport that surpasses the others for an easier travel experience? It appears NYC has a tale of two airports, according to MarketWatch Guides. The capital market company recently conducted a … Read more

Rapper Sexyy Red busted over caught-on-video brawl at Newark airport

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Rapper Sexyy Red busted over caught-on-video brawl at Newark airport

Rapper Sexyy Red was arrested over the weekend after being involved in a caught-on-camera brawl at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. Red, a 26-year-old native of St. Louis whose real name is Janae Nierah Wherry, burst into the middle of a fight in front of a terminal gate early Saturday — with surveillance … Read more

NYC airport shamed over sky high beer prices — stressed flyers forced to fork over $12.41 per cold one

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NYC airport shamed over sky high beer prices — stressed flyers forced to fork over .41 per cold one

What a bunch of lager louts. NYC’s LaGuardia Airport is being shamed for sky high prices on beer. Passengers in need of an adult beverage can expect to pay $12.41 per cold one, the second highest average tariff in North America. The Big Apple’s littlest airfield comes in behind Cancun International Airport, where tourists are regularly … Read more