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New York Post
6 days ago
- New York Post
NYC airports face steep increase in flight cancellations this summer
These airports are definitely not ready for takeoff. Travelers are faced with a spike in flight cancellations this summer, compared to last year — and NYC's already unpopular airports are some of the worst offenders, new data showed. Flight tracker FlightAware crunched the numbers — and found that the cancellation rate is up about 29%, CBS News reported. Advertisement 5 Airports have reported a spike in flight cancellations compared to last year. REUTERS Between the week of Memorial Day and mid-July, the return-to-gate rate jumped from 1.4% in 2024 to 1.8% this year. That's despite nearly 256,000 fewer — about 18% — flights having been scheduled for this year's peak season, compared to last. Advertisement And of all the airports in the country, the less-than-holy trinity Big Apple flyers are forced to contend with are being called out as some of worst offenders. The much-ballyhooed 'new' LaGuardia Airport was the 5th worst, and perennially unpleasant John F. Kennedy International Airport was the 9th — while personnel-issue-plagued Newark Liberty International Airport came close behind at number 10. 5 New York City airports have some of the worst cancellation rates in the country. Markus Mainka – 5 Summer travel has been a hassle, especially at New York City airports. REUTERS Advertisement LaGuardia Airport has canceled about 5% of flights so far this summer — a 65% increase from last year. This has sunk its on-time performance rate down 6.1%. JFK Airport has canceled about 3% of flights this season — a 42% increase from 2024. Advertisement And over in New Jersey, Newark has cancelled about 3% of flights taking off this summer — a 28% jump from last year. The top three offenders were further south: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington D.C., Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. However, not all the airports in the country are scrambling. Some have actually decreased their cancellation rates compared to this time last summer. 5 Between the week of Memorial Day and mid-July, the cancellation rate jumped from 1.4% in 2024 to 1.8% this year. REUTERS 5 However, some airports have actually decreased their cancellation rates compared to this time last summer. AP Miami International Airport's cancellation rate has dropped 40% with on-time performance up 7.3%. Just up the road, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has reported a cancellation rate that is 25% lower than last year, with on-time performance up 5.6%. Advertisement And if your flight isn't cancelled, but you have to drop out of the trip for another reason, you can just sell it to another lucky traveler. Nonrefundable vacations can leave thwarted trippers thousands out of pocket — and some are turning to increasingly popular online marketplaces to find someone to fill their seat. These sites allow sellers to post nonrefundable flights, room bookings or packages they can no longer use, and eager buyers can scoop them up — often at dramatic discounts, typically between 20% and 30% off the original price.
New York Post
03-07-2025
- Business
- New York Post
American Airlines adds 2 new domestic destinations — here's where you can fly to now
Summer is heating up, but American Airlines is already making winter vacation plans. The carrier has announced an expanded schedule for the winter season, with seven new routes and two new destinations. The two new destinations are Santa Maria Airport (SMX) in Santa Maria, California, and Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Sun Valley, Idaho. 'American is focused on giving our customers the most options to pick the perfect vacation destination, and now there are even more ways to turn travel dreams into reality' Jason Reisinger, American's Managing Director of Global Network Planning, said. Markus Mainka – 'American is focused on giving our customers the most options to pick the perfect vacation destination, and now there are even more ways to turn travel dreams into reality' Jason Reisinger, American's Managing Director of Global Network Planning, said in a statement. From Sun Valley, the airline will add services to its hubs at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Santa Maria will get a nonstop route from Phoenix. There will also be expanded service to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Florida; Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) in Missoula, Montana; and Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. American Airlines' new routes include: Fort Myers to Phoenix : Daily on a Boeing 737 from Nov. 20 through Dec. 3 and from Dec. 18 through Jan. 6, 2026. : Daily on a Boeing 737 from Nov. 20 through Dec. 3 and from Dec. 18 through Jan. 6, 2026. Missoula to Chicago : Daily on an Embraer E175 from Dec. 18 (American currently flies this route seasonally during the summer). : Daily on an Embraer E175 from Dec. 18 (American currently flies this route seasonally during the summer). Santa Fe to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) : Daily on a Bombardier CRJ700 from Oct. 6. : Daily on a Bombardier CRJ700 from Oct. 6. Santa Fe to Chicago : Daily on a CRJ700 from Dec. 18 through Jan. 6, 2026. : Daily on a CRJ700 from Dec. 18 through Jan. 6, 2026. Santa Maria to Phoenix : Twice daily on a Bombardier CRJ900 from Oct. 16. : Twice daily on a Bombardier CRJ900 from Oct. 16. Sun Valley to Chicago : Daily on a CRJ700 from Dec. 18 through April 6, 2026. : Daily on a CRJ700 from Dec. 18 through April 6, 2026. Sun Valley to Phoenix: Daily on a CRJ700 from Dec. 18 through April 6, 2026. Ticket sales for the new routes began June 30, so travelers can start thinking about winter plans now. Most of the new destinations are popular beach or mountain destinations already served by popular airlines. Santa Maria, however, is only served by Allegiant Air with twice-weekly flights to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, per The Points Guy. United was the last major airline to serve Santa Maria, with regional flights to San Francisco that ended in 2016, according to schedule data from aviation analytics firm Cirium. On the Chicago-Missoula and Chicago-Sun Valley routes, American's only competition is United. The mountains of Idaho are pictured. American is trying to position itself as the go-to carrier for regional and seasonal travel. Jannik Schneider – American Airlines has been trying to get into the market of smaller domestic destinations in recent years, having added Provo Airport (PVU) in Utah in 2024, and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) in Carlsbad, California, earlier this year. Focusing on smaller leisure hubs is part of the carrier's goal to be seen as the go-to airline for seasonal leisure travel. American has 'opted to dig more into smaller regional airports that show signs of demand to and from the area during specific windows,' Katy Nastro, a travel expert at Going, a travel app and deals newsletter, told AFAR. 'Sun Valley and Fort Myers are two different but similar examples of just that. This showcases their bet on popular skiing and sun locations. For example, Fort Myers has shown the biggest growth in scheduled seats year over year, according to Cirium analytics. American is trying to ride that wave of growth and interest.'
New York Post
02-07-2025
- General
- New York Post
Terrified plane passengers write notes to loved ones as Boeing plummets 25,000 feet in minutes
A Boeing passenger plane plummeted more than 25,000 feet in just 10 minutes — leaving some of the nearly 200 onboard unconscious, and others sending heart-wrenching goodbyes to their loved ones. The Spring Airlines Japan flight from Shanghai to Tokyo on Monday night was cruising at 36,000 feet with 191 passengers and crew when it suddenly dropped to just under 10,500 feet, according to officials, blaming an unspecified mechanical issue. Terrifying footage shows panicked passengers clutching their oxygen masks — as some even lost consciousness. Advertisement 3 Terrified passengers recalled writing notes to loved ones as their plane plummeted 25,000 feet in minutes. Viral Press 'I heard a muffled boom and the oxygen mask fell off in a few seconds. The stewardess cried and shouted to put on the oxygen mask, saying the plane had a malfunction,' one passenger said. 'Suddenly, all the oxygen masks popped open while I was sleeping,' a second said. Advertisement Another passenger recalled being on 'the verge of tears' as they wrote their will and the details of their life insurance and bank card PINs, thinking they were facing certain death. 3 Oxygen masks dropped as cabin crew made emergency announcements. Viral Press An alert indicating an abnormality in cabin pressure was triggered amid the ascent, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said. The flight, which had taken off from Shanghai Pudong Airport on Monday, was forced to make an emergency landing at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan. Advertisement 3 The Boeing 737 Spring Airlines Japan flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Osaka. Markus Mainka – No injuries were reported when the aircraft landed in the southern Japanese city at around 8:50 p.m. local time, just under two hours after the oxygen masks were deployed. Those on board were offered the equivalent of $104 in transportation compensation and given one night of free accommodation. Advertisement An investigation has been launched to determine the cause. Japan Airlines and Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. With Post wires.
New York Post
23-06-2025
- New York Post
AirTrain fares are getting a huge cut this summer to battle horrible traffic and travel woes
Travelers going in and out of New York City will get a summer treat. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is slashing AirTrain fares to John F. Kennedy International Airport by 50% in an attempt to reduce summer traffic congestion. Fares will drop from $8.50 to $4.25 starting June 30 and will last through Labor Day, Sept. 1. Advertisement AirTrain fares to JFK Airport will be cut by half to tackle summer traffic congestion. Markus Mainka – The half-price fare applies at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations, and commuters can pay via OMNY or MetroCard. Some travelers view the AirTrain as an inconvenient way for them to get to JFK with their luggage, but the reduced fare might make them reconsider — especially as traffic from summer travel picks up. Advertisement For the second consecutive year, the Port Authority forecasts that summer passenger volume at JFK will set a new record with 18.3 million expected travelers. Port Authority Chairman Kevin O'Toole also warned of the 'busy summer construction period' at JFK. The airport is in the midst of a $19 billion renovation — the largest airport redevelopment project in the U.S., according to The Points Guy. The half-price fare applies at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach Stations. AFP via Getty Images Advertisement The renovation, which is approaching the peak of its construction and roadway work, includes Terminals 1, 4, 6 and 8. 'We are once again asking travelers to leave their cars at home and take public transit to the airport. The discounted AirTrain fare is one of a multitude of steps we're taking to move passengers to and from JFK as quickly and reliably as possible,' O'Toole said. 'Yes, there will be some temporary inconvenience. But it's all part of building an airport our region can be proud of — for decades to come.' Advertisement Those who choose to drive are being urged to arrive three hours early and to reserve parking in advance due to limited space. Additionally, those using services like Uber or Lyft will need to meet their drivers at a remote pick-up lot to 'avoid gridlock.' Free shuttles will run to the relocated lots.
New York Post
17-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
These are the world's 10 best airlines — and sorry, Americans, the US did not perform well
They've reached the rarified air. International air transport ranker Skytrax has named the best airlines in the world for 2025 — with the jet-setting Qatar Airways taking the crown once again while US carriers struggled to achieve liftoff. Often dubbed the Oscars Of the Aviation Industry, the 2025 World Airline Awards went down June 17 at the Paris Air Show at the city's Air And Space Museum. Advertisement The results were determined by a global passenger satisfaction survey taken between September 2024 and May 2025. Participants, who represented over 100 different nationalities, reportedly selected the winners from a pool of 325 different airlines. 5 Qatar Airways was named the World's Best Airline for the 9th year in a row. Markus Mainka – 'We welcomed back a large number of previous winners and were also delighted to see new faces and airlines represented here today,' said Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax. 'As is indicated by so many former winning airlines being awarded again, quality consistency is clearly well recognized by customers when they vote for these airlines.' Advertisement Qatar Airways was named the World's Best Airline, marking the ninth year in a row the Middle Eastern carrier has topped the list. The carrier also snagged the awards for world's best business class while its Al Mourjan Garden Lounge at Doha Airport in Doha, Qatar was named the world's best business class airline lounge. 5 Singapore Airlines placed 2nd in the rankings. Andrei Armiagov – 5 Flight attendants and pilots welcome attendees during the unveiling of Emirates Airline's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft at Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Bloomberg via Getty Images Advertisement 5 Employees at Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.'s check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Bloomberg via Getty Images 'We congratulate Qatar Airways on these successes which should be a source of great pride and satisfaction for the airline management and staff,' said Plaisted. Trailing close behind was Singapore Airlines, which has won the Airline Of The Year award a staggering five times. Advertisement They also won the awards for World's Best Cabin Crew and World's Best First Class. The latter accolade was a credit to their luxuriant First Class Suites, which are 50 square feet and feature a double bed, 32-inch television, and a menu with 12 options ranging from lobster thermidor to Hainan Chicken Rice. Rounding out the top three in this air service Olympiad were Cathay Pacific, Emirates and ANA All Nippon Airways. 5 Newly-hired employees of All Nippon Airways (ANA) group attend an initiation ceremony at a hangar of Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, April 1, 2025. REUTERS The Top Ten Best Airlines In the World for 2025 Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Cathay Pacific Emirates ANA All Nippon Airways Turkish Airlines Korean Air Air France Japan Airlines Hainan Airlines Alas, US carriers didn't fly as high in the rankings with Delta Air Lines placing the highest on the home team in 22nd place, followed by United in 51st place. Meanwhile, Air Canada topped the list of North America's top airlines for 2025 while Delta came in 2nd and another Canadian carrier Porter Airlines placed 3rd.
