Travel news: The best and the worst of airlines and airports
Staff, 2022-09-24 02:05:05,
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(CNN) — Happy new season! Depending on your hemisphere, the autumn or spring equinox has just passed (here’s the science on that), but if you’re not digging the pumpkin spice or cool nights, there’s always the option to jet across the globe.
Here’s this week’s travel news so you can start planning.
Aviation highs and lows
However, a study released Wednesday revealed that airline passenger satisfaction is taking a dive in North America, and one East Coast airport is leaving customers unhappier than most.
That same airport (alright, it’s Newark!) was the worst US airport for cancellations this summer, but if you want to know who was in the bad books globally, look to Canada for the world leaders in delays.
A regional US airline’s controversial proposal to tackle the global pilot shortage by cutting the hours it takes to become a co-pilot was slapped down by the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday.
And Southwest Airlines pulled an outrageous move when it surprised a flight full of Hawaii-bound passengers by handing out ukuleles for all and imposing an impromptu beginners’ lesson. Yes, you heard us right. Train company Amtrak was quick to troll the airline on Twitter.
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