United Grounds Nearly 100 Jets Over Safety Issue

United Airlines (UAL) has temporarily grounded 96 of its Boeing (BA) 757 jets after the airline discovered late Tuesday it had failed to complete federally mandated safety checks.

The action is expected to result in the cancellation or delay of an un…

U.S. Air Travel Woes Reflect Bigger Infrastructure Issues

A scant few U.S. carriers took home honors from this year’s “Best of Business Travel” awards from Business Traveler magazine. The apparent malaise affecting U.S. airlines may involve something more fundamental than the economy….

U.S. Flight Cancelations Soar as Delays Fall

More U.S. airline passengers are arriving on time, at least if their flights aren’t canceled. According to a new Department of Transportation report, 50% more U.S. flights were canceled in September compared to a year ago, but …