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Southwest Airlines ends open seating as assigned seats begin across its network

Southwest Airlines passengers completed their final boarding-day routines under the carrier’s open seating model on Monday, closing a chapter on a system that defined the airline for more than five decades. Beginning Tuesday, Southwest officially transitioned to assigned seating, a move that places the Dallas-based airline closer to industry norms followed by most major U.S. carriers. Under the new approach, customers flying Southwest will receive designated seat assignments and m

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Southwest Airlines ends open seating as assigned seats begin across its network

Southwest Airlines passengers completed their final boarding-day routines under the carrier’s open seating model on Monday, closing a chapter on a system that defined the airline for more than five decades. Beginning Tuesday, Southwest officially transitioned to assigned seating, a move that places the Dallas-based airline closer to industry norms followed by most major U.S. carriers. Under the new approach, customers flying Southwest will receive designated seat assignments and m

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O'Hare Airport faces widespread delays after burst pipe disrupts air traffic control

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O'Hare Airport faces widespread delays after burst pipe disrupts air traffic control

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US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

The United States embassy in India has issued a new advisory urging all visa applicants to strictly adhere to the updated appointment dates communicated through recent rescheduling emails. The mission clarified that individuals who arrive on their previously scheduled dates will not be granted entry into any embassy or consulate facility. The reminder follows a series of appointment modifications across multiple visa categories prompted by internal adjustments to scheduling systems, and aims

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09 Dec 2025 13:24 PM 329 views

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

The United States embassy in India has issued a new advisory urging all visa applicants to strictly adhere to the updated appointment dates communicated through recent rescheduling emails. The mission clarified that individuals who arrive on their previously scheduled dates will not be granted entry into any embassy or consulate facility. The reminder follows a series of appointment modifications across multiple visa categories prompted by internal adjustments to scheduling systems, and aims

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IndiGo Cancels 1,000 Flights, Full Normalcy Expected Dec 10–15, Says CEO

India’s largest airline IndiGo is facing one of its biggest operational disruptions in recent years as flight cancellations surged past 1,000 on December 5 alone, severely impacting passengers across the country. CEO Pieter Elbers issued his first public statement addressing the situation, confirming that the disruptions occurred due to the rebooting of IndiGo’s entire operational system. While the government had assured normalcy by Saturday and full stability by Monday, IndiGo’s CEO st

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IndiGo Cancels 1,000 Flights, Full Normalcy Expected Dec 10–15, Says CEO

India’s largest airline IndiGo is facing one of its biggest operational disruptions in recent years as flight cancellations surged past 1,000 on December 5 alone, severely impacting passengers across the country. CEO Pieter Elbers issued his first public statement addressing the situation, confirming that the disruptions occurred due to the rebooting of IndiGo’s entire operational system. While the government had assured normalcy by Saturday and full stability by Monday, IndiGo’s CEO st

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Flight delays persist nationwide as FAA limits traffic amid staffing strain

With the historic government shutdown approaching its resolution, flight delays continue to ripple across the United States as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces a nationwide order aimed at reducing strain on air traffic controllers. The measure, while temporary, has led to extended flight times, increased rerouting, and longer wait periods for passengers and pilots alike. For the fifth consecutive day, air traffic operations have slowed as the FAA manages reduced st

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12 Nov 2025 11:36 AM 247 views

Flight delays persist nationwide as FAA limits traffic amid staffing strain

With the historic government shutdown approaching its resolution, flight delays continue to ripple across the United States as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) enforces a nationwide order aimed at reducing strain on air traffic controllers. The measure, while temporary, has led to extended flight times, increased rerouting, and longer wait periods for passengers and pilots alike. For the fifth consecutive day, air traffic operations have slowed as the FAA manages reduced st

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North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

Train service on the North Jersey Coast Line came to a complete halt on Thursday morning after a large tree fell onto overhead electrical wires near Woodbridge, leading to a suspension of operations in both directions. The incident affected all trains traveling between New York Penn Station and Long Branch, stranding hundreds of commuters during the peak morning rush and forcing them to seek alternate ways to reach their destinations. According to transit officials, crews were immediately dispat

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30 Oct 2025 14:38 PM 395 views

North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

Train service on the North Jersey Coast Line came to a complete halt on Thursday morning after a large tree fell onto overhead electrical wires near Woodbridge, leading to a suspension of operations in both directions. The incident affected all trains traveling between New York Penn Station and Long Branch, stranding hundreds of commuters during the peak morning rush and forcing them to seek alternate ways to reach their destinations. According to transit officials, crews were immediately dispat

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O’Hare Airport breaks ground on $1.3B concourse expansion with 19 new gates

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport has officially begun construction on a major new concourse project aimed at easing air traffic congestion, improving passenger experiences, and preparing for the city’s future travel needs. Groundbreaking on Concourse D, a $1.3 billion expansion project located just south of Terminal 1, took place this week following what officials described as the busiest June in the airport’s history. With summer

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18 Aug 2025 23:01 PM 555 views

O’Hare Airport breaks ground on $1.3B concourse expansion with 19 new gates

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport has officially begun construction on a major new concourse project aimed at easing air traffic congestion, improving passenger experiences, and preparing for the city’s future travel needs. Groundbreaking on Concourse D, a $1.3 billion expansion project located just south of Terminal 1, took place this week following what officials described as the busiest June in the airport’s history. With summer

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Passengers May Soon Keep Shoes On During Airport Security Screenings Nationwide

A nearly two-decade-old Transportation Security Administration policy requiring passengers to remove their shoes during airport screenings may soon become a thing of the past. According to senior officials, the TSA is in the early stages of phasing out the mandatory shoe removal rule for travelers going through standard security checks at select airports across the United States. The updated security procedure marks a significant shift in post-9/11 travel protocols that have lo

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Passengers May Soon Keep Shoes On During Airport Security Screenings Nationwide

A nearly two-decade-old Transportation Security Administration policy requiring passengers to remove their shoes during airport screenings may soon become a thing of the past. According to senior officials, the TSA is in the early stages of phasing out the mandatory shoe removal rule for travelers going through standard security checks at select airports across the United States. The updated security procedure marks a significant shift in post-9/11 travel protocols that have lo

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Southwest Airlines ends open seating as assigned seats begin across its network

Southwest Airlines ends open seating as assigned seats begin across its network

O'Hare Airport faces widespread delays after burst pipe disrupts air traffic control

O'Hare Airport faces widespread delays after burst pipe disrupts air traffic control

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

IndiGo Cancels 1,000 Flights, Full Normalcy Expected Dec 10–15, Says CEO

IndiGo Cancels 1,000 Flights, Full Normalcy Expected Dec 10–15, Says CEO

Flight delays persist nationwide as FAA limits traffic amid staffing strain

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Southwest Airlines ends open seating as assigned seats begin across its network

Southwest Airlines ends open seating as assigned seats begin across its network

O'Hare Airport faces widespread delays after burst pipe disrupts air traffic control

O'Hare Airport faces widespread delays after burst pipe disrupts air traffic control

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

US embassy in India issues fresh advisory after visa appointments rescheduled

IndiGo Cancels 1,000 Flights, Full Normalcy Expected Dec 10–15, Says CEO

IndiGo Cancels 1,000 Flights, Full Normalcy Expected Dec 10–15, Says CEO

Flight delays persist nationwide as FAA limits traffic amid staffing strain

Flight delays persist nationwide as FAA limits traffic amid staffing strain

North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

North Jersey Coast Line Suspended After Downed Tree Near Woodbridge

O’Hare Airport breaks ground on $1.3B concourse expansion with 19 new gates

O’Hare Airport breaks ground on $1.3B concourse expansion with 19 new gates

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