Tag: Travel disruptions
Investigation into Delta Airlines by Transportation Department for Flight Delays
The Transportation Department, led by Secretary Pete Buttigieg, has launched an investigation into Delta Air Lines following a recent global technology outage that caused widespread flight disruptions. The department is looking into whether Delta...
Frontier Airlines Halts Flights Due to Microsoft Outage
Frontier Airlines faced a major setback on Thursday when a Microsoft outage caused the airline to ground all flights temporarily. The issue with Microsoft's Azure system also impacted other low-cost carriers like Allegiant Air...
Amtrak Passengers Experience Record Delays Due to Extreme Weather
Amtrak passengers have been facing unprecedented delays due to extreme weather conditions wreaking havoc on the already dated U.S. rail infrastructure. The effects of climate change are becoming more evident as intense heat waves,...
Unruly Passenger Fined Record Amount After Being Restrained with Duct Tape
Federal regulators are demanding a fine of $81,950 from a woman in Texas who caused chaos on an American Airlines flight in 2021. Heather Wells, a 34-year-old passenger from San Antonio, was flying first...