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Author: Zach Wichter, USA TODAY

Travel

Southwest Airlines announces free same-day standby for all tickets, boosting flexibility

August 10, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Southwest Airlines announces free same-day standby for all tickets, boosting flexibility

Southwest Airlines will give customers a flexibility boost when free same-day standby becomes available on all tickets later this month.

Travel

‘Traveling by flight is not a great idea for me’ with wheelchair damage risk, flyer says

August 10, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Traveling by flight is not a great idea for me’ with wheelchair damage risk, flyer says

Lindsey Wells said damage to her power wheelchair left her uncomfortable during a vacation and hesitant to fly again.

Travel

Not cool: United Airlines passengers trapped for 7 hours without air conditioning

August 9, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Not cool: United Airlines passengers trapped for 7 hours without air conditioning

United Airlines passengers were stuck for seven hours without air conditioning last month. Here’s why they may not be entitled to compensation.

Travel

Sexual assault can happen in the air: What you should know, advice | Cruising Altitude

August 9, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Sexual assault can happen in the air: What you should know, advice | Cruising Altitude

A recent case against Delta Air Lines raises the question: What should you do if you’re the victim of sexual assault on a flight?

Travel

Wheelchair damage has traveler worried about future flights: ‘What are they going to do?’

August 8, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Wheelchair damage has traveler worried about future flights: ‘What are they going to do?’

Deanna Vaillancourt-Thompson said wheelchair damage is all too common for flyers with disabilities, and wants airlines to guarantee they’ll do better.

Travel

1,300 flights canceled, thousands more delayed due to stormy East Coast weather

August 7, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on 1,300 flights canceled, thousands more delayed due to stormy East Coast weather

Severe storms across the East Coast are causing thousands of flight cancellations and delays. Some airlines have issued flexible rebooking weaivers.

News

‘On the ground sobbing’: Flier devastated as her wheelchair was dropped, damaged by worker

August 4, 2023August 5, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘On the ground sobbing’: Flier devastated as her wheelchair was dropped, damaged by worker

Stephanie Groce said wheelchair damage is unacceptable for travelers with disabilities and airlines need to do better.

Travel

‘Keep it safe’: Flyer asks airline to do better after damage to her first power wheelchair

August 2, 2023August 3, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Keep it safe’: Flyer asks airline to do better after damage to her first power wheelchair

Addie Loerzel was flying for a pageant and needed her wheelchair. When she got off her flights, the device was damaged.

Travel

Frontier Airlines will be closing check-in, bag drop earlier starting this month

August 2, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Frontier Airlines will be closing check-in, bag drop earlier starting this month

Frontier Airlines said check-in and bag drop counters close 60 minutes before all flights starting Aug. 16.

Travel

Is there a doctor on board? Usually, yes. Here’s why. | Cruising Altitude

August 2, 2023August 7, 2023Zach Wichter, USA TODAYComments Off on Is there a doctor on board? Usually, yes. Here’s why. | Cruising Altitude

If there’s a medical emergency on your flight, the cabin crew is likely not flying solo. Doctors on the ground can give advice. Here’s how they work.

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