US Sues Southwest for Chronically Delayed Flights
The Biden administration sued Southwest Airlines for operating two chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland in 2022, violating USDOT regulations; Frontier was fined $650,000 for similar violations, while JetBlue paid $2 million for four chronically delayed flights.
US Sues Southwest for Chronically Delayed Flights
The Biden administration sued Southwest Airlines for operating two chronically delayed flights between Chicago-Oakland and Baltimore-Cleveland in 2022, violating USDOT regulations; Frontier was fined $650,000 for similar violations, while JetBlue paid $2 million for four chronically delayed flights.
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40% Bias Score
Major US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruptions
A massive winter storm, driven by a polar vortex, is impacting the central and eastern United States, bringing heavy snow, dangerously cold temperatures, and severe weather alerts to over 60 million people across 30 states, causing widespread travel disruptions and states of emergency.
Major US Winter Storm Causes Widespread Disruptions
A massive winter storm, driven by a polar vortex, is impacting the central and eastern United States, bringing heavy snow, dangerously cold temperatures, and severe weather alerts to over 60 million people across 30 states, causing widespread travel disruptions and states of emergency.
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16% Bias Score
Severe Weather System to Impact Southeast and East Coast, Following Deadly Tornadoes
A severe weather system, following deadly tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi, is expected to bring tornadoes and thunderstorms to the Southeast and East Coast on Sunday, causing power outages affecting over 180,000 people and flight delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Severe Weather System to Impact Southeast and East Coast, Following Deadly Tornadoes
A severe weather system, following deadly tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi, is expected to bring tornadoes and thunderstorms to the Southeast and East Coast on Sunday, causing power outages affecting over 180,000 people and flight delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
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24% Bias Score
UK Airports Face Widespread Flight Disruptions Due to Fog
Widespread fog across the UK caused significant flight delays and cancellations at major airports like Gatwick, Manchester, and Heathrow on Friday, impacting hundreds of flights and passengers, such as Irem, whose flight was delayed nearly seven hours.
UK Airports Face Widespread Flight Disruptions Due to Fog
Widespread fog across the UK caused significant flight delays and cancellations at major airports like Gatwick, Manchester, and Heathrow on Friday, impacting hundreds of flights and passengers, such as Irem, whose flight was delayed nearly seven hours.
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16% Bias Score
Drone Sightings Disrupt Holiday Air Travel
Increased drone sightings near Northeast airports are causing temporary closures, impacting the nearly 40 million Americans expected to fly during the holiday season; recent arrests highlight the seriousness of unauthorized drone operations near airports.
Drone Sightings Disrupt Holiday Air Travel
Increased drone sightings near Northeast airports are causing temporary closures, impacting the nearly 40 million Americans expected to fly during the holiday season; recent arrests highlight the seriousness of unauthorized drone operations near airports.
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40% Bias Score
DOT Proposes Airline Passenger Compensation Rules
The Department of Transportation proposed new rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers up to $775 for significant delays or cancellations due to airline fault and rebook passengers on other airlines, mirroring similar regulations in Europe and aiming to protect consumers.
DOT Proposes Airline Passenger Compensation Rules
The Department of Transportation proposed new rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers up to $775 for significant delays or cancellations due to airline fault and rebook passengers on other airlines, mirroring similar regulations in Europe and aiming to protect consumers.
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40% Bias Score
DOT Sues Southwest, Fines Frontier for Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between April and August 2022, causing 180 disruptions on two routes, and fined Frontier Airlines $650,000 for similar issues, highlighting increased scrutiny of airline scheduling practices.
DOT Sues Southwest, Fines Frontier for Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation sued Southwest Airlines for chronically delayed flights between April and August 2022, causing 180 disruptions on two routes, and fined Frontier Airlines $650,000 for similar issues, highlighting increased scrutiny of airline scheduling practices.
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48% Bias Score
JetBlue Fined \$2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways \$2 million for chronically delayed flights on four East Coast routes between June 2022 and November 2023, impacting thousands of passengers and marking the first such penalty against an airline for this issue.
JetBlue Fined \$2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways \$2 million for chronically delayed flights on four East Coast routes between June 2022 and November 2023, impacting thousands of passengers and marking the first such penalty against an airline for this issue.
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48% Bias Score
Severe Storms and Atmospheric Rivers Disrupt Holiday Travel Across US
Severe thunderstorms and atmospheric river storms are causing significant flight disruptions and hazardous conditions across the US this holiday weekend, with over 18,000 flights delayed or canceled and more expected, impacting travel in the South and West.
Severe Storms and Atmospheric Rivers Disrupt Holiday Travel Across US
Severe thunderstorms and atmospheric river storms are causing significant flight disruptions and hazardous conditions across the US this holiday weekend, with over 18,000 flights delayed or canceled and more expected, impacting travel in the South and West.
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20% Bias Score
UK Airports Face Christmas Travel Chaos Due to Widespread Fog
Heavy fog across the UK caused over 100 flight delays and cancellations at major airports like Gatwick and Manchester on Friday, disrupting Christmas travel plans and leaving passengers stranded.
UK Airports Face Christmas Travel Chaos Due to Widespread Fog
Heavy fog across the UK caused over 100 flight delays and cancellations at major airports like Gatwick and Manchester on Friday, disrupting Christmas travel plans and leaving passengers stranded.
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40% Bias Score
DOT Proposes Airline Delay Compensation Rule
The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed a rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for delays exceeding three hours with cash, rebooking, and expense coverage, aiming to improve airline accountability and passenger rights.
DOT Proposes Airline Delay Compensation Rule
The U.S. Department of Transportation proposed a rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for delays exceeding three hours with cash, rebooking, and expense coverage, aiming to improve airline accountability and passenger rights.
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40% Bias Score
Snowstorm causes major disruptions at Paris airport
A blizzard caused major disruptions at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport, resulting in significant delays and flight cancellations.
Snowstorm causes major disruptions at Paris airport
A blizzard caused major disruptions at Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport, resulting in significant delays and flight cancellations.
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20% Bias Score