Boeing and its U.S. regulator continue to think magically about the 737 MAX’s history and its near-term prospects.
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Reality Intrudes On Boeing And The FAA
Tag Archives: Air Travel
Real ID, Later Rather Than Sooner
No more excuses, no more postponements, no kidding: Real ID requirements kick in next fall, and many travelers are not ready.
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The Hidden Risk Of Budget Airfare
The collapse of another carrier shows that discount travel works best when you have time and money for a plan B.
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Safe Because We Said So
The FAA treated air safety like sports video review: The ruling on the field stands unless contrary evidence is conclusive.
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The Remotest Routes In The World
A journey gone wrong in the Arctic winter once was a life-threatening emergency. Now, the biggest problem may be boredom.
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Flying While Black
Millions put up with ordinary inconveniences as we travel for Thanksgiving, but African-Americans face hassles others don’t.
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A No-Fly Edict On The B737-OMG
Boeing installed new flight controls on its latest 737s and kept it quiet – until one of the planes went down, killing 189.
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Flying With Kids – Yours Or Otherwise
Since some airlines won’t seat families together, uncharitable strangers may find themselves with pint-sized company.
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A Near-Miss In The Air
You didn’t hear about a recent air disaster in India because it wasn’t a disaster. Was it good planning or good luck?
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Blowing The Whistle On Good Government Service
The FAA comes under fire for helping an airline deal with problems that the agency might have prevented in the first place.
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