Sentences with phrase «include airline delays»

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Transport Minister Marc Garneau wants MPs to reject all but a few of the Senate amendments, including those that touch on rules governing tarmac delays, who is allowed to file complaints about airline service and foreign ownership of Canadian airlines.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza weighs in on the blizzard's impact on the airline industry, including what airport delays means for business.

While weather is a factor in roughly half of all flight delays, Gerchick writes in his book that nearly a third can be attributed to factors that regulators consider to be within an airline's control, including mechanical problems and crew scheduling mix - ups.

For Domestic Carriage Liability for loss, delay or damage to checked baggage, or any baggage or personal item which is taken into custody by Cape Air, is limited to the fair market value at the time of the loss, damage or delay and will not exceed (except for wheelchair and other assistive devices)(1) for on - line travel solely on Cape Air with no connecting service, $ 500 per passenger; (2) for interline travel where the Cape Air flight segment is included on the same ticket as a connecting flight segment of another airline with an aircraft of more than 60 seats, $ 3400 per passenger ($ 3500 per passenger effective August 25, 2015) as per federal rules; and (3) for interline travel where the Cape Air flight segment is included on the same ticket as a connecting flight segment of another airline with an aircraft of 60 seats or less, $ 500 per passenger.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Even with four4 hours of airline delays, including a couple of hours sitting on the runway in Dallas waiting out a thunderstorm, I didn't get discouraged.

BTS uses the data collected from airlines to determine the percentage of late flights delayed by weather, which includes those reported in the categories of extreme weather, late - arriving aircraft, and National Aviation System delays.

These include a rule banning the continued operation of chronically delayed flights and a requirement that airlines post on their websites the on - time performance of their flights.

While an aircraft is experiencing a tarmac delay, airlines are required to provide passengers with notifications regarding the status of the delay every 30 minutes, including the reasons for the tarmac delay.

Examples of where the delay is usually within the airline's control, and therefore not an «extraordinary circumstance», include:

You get a $ 100 travel credit that covers incidental expenses on many major airlines, a $ 100 credit for Global Entry / TSA Precheck and a pretty extensive list of travel and purchase benefits, including insurance for baggage loss and trip delays, extended warranty and price protection.

Trips cancelled as a result of, or due to, airline delays, strikes, world events, no - shows, premature departures, personal issues and / or as result of inclement weather and / or acts of God including hurricanes are subject to our cancellation policy.

Unused portions of Packages (meals and / or activities etc.) / Trips shortened as a result of or due, but not limited, to airline delays, strikes, world events, no - shows, premature departures, personal issues, inclement weather and / or acts of God, including hurricanes are NON-refundable and NON-transferable.

Southwest Airlines, for example, has warned of service disruptions (including delays, diversions, and cancelations) for flights to and from the regions starting on Tuesday, March 20 and extending until Thursday, March 22.

There will be no refunds due to airline delays, strikes, or weather - related delays or cancellations, including hurricanes.

While the airline had prepared with a lighter than usual schedule and had been warning passengers of the coming change for months, there were nonetheless many problems reported including delayed flights and missed connections.

Additionally, travel insurance often benefits someone who experiences other common airline - related difficulties including lost baggage, baggage delay and missed connections.

For example, cardholders get a $ 200 annual airline credit, an application credit for Global Entry and TSA Pre-Check (up to $ 100 value), airport lounge access with Priority Pass Select (a nearly $ 400 value) and upgraded travel insurance, including lost baggage protection and trip delay or cancellation insurance.

Additional rules that were delayed for implementation until January 2012 include airline requirements to:

Airlines may also offer flight insurance to their customers, and some of them have a complete range of coverage, which include trip cancellation, trip interruption, travel delay, baggage delay, loss or damage of baggage, emergency medical services, and emergency transportation.

You may also want to consider travel insurance to cover any financial losses if your trip is delayed or canceled, including the cost of a nonrefundable airline ticket or accommodations because of a delay.

Additionally, travel insurance often benefits someone who experiences other common airline - related difficulties including lost baggage, baggage delay and missed connections.

Demonstrated strong leadership skills under numerous, high - pressure, and emergency situations, including: severe weather, flight delays, turbulence, emergency evacuations, bomb - threats, and airline hijackings (9/11)