Sentences with phrase «passenger air travel»

«For passenger air travel, particularly commercial air travel, the labor cost associated with pilots is relatively modest in the context of total cost of providing the trip,» he told TechNewsWorld, «which dampens the motivations to go to full automation.»

Then there's his use of a false analogy that equates risk management for passenger air travel to that for natural gas drilling and groundwater contamination.

This will be exacerbated by strong growth of passenger air travel worldwide due to improved affordability; by the projected demand for mobility access in non ‐ OECD countries that are starting from a very low base; and by projected increases in freight movements.

Consider this: if, when the Comet airliners were crashing in the 1950's, politicians and bureaucracies had excessively regulated aviation as they have done with nuclear, so that air fares were much higher and passenger numbers 1 / 10th to 1/20 of what they are now, would passenger air travel have be safer?

None of this deals with passenger air travel which looms larger in the culture wars over energy policy that its objective significance as a source of emissions justifies.

According to the Federal Agency of Air Transport, the Russian passenger air travel market grew by 14.2 % in 2013 to more than 84.5 million fliers.

The new experimental plane is designed to return supersonic passenger air travel to routes over land.

Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing CEO, discusses the demand for more airplanes with the growth of passenger air travel, the increased defense budget in the U.S. and its progress on a deal with Embraer.

Not exact matches

No - frills air travel has grown worldwide, as passengers seek out the lowest fare in exchange for perks like food, free checked baggage and seat assignments, which used to all come with the cost of a ticket.

A 2017 survey from the air travel site Airfwarewatchdog found that a little over half of respondents believe families with children aged 10 and under should have to sit in a designated section apart from other passengers, and the idea of separating children and adults has gained traction on Reddit, where threads with titles like «Would you pay extra for a child - free flight?

I am not famous nor rich, but the in - air staff treated me, and seemingly every passenger, like we were., Though I felt like I and my well - worn Diane Von Furstenberg silk travel pants paired with J. Crew turtleneck pretty much negated any chance I had at fitting in with the business class crowd, the flight attendants never made me feel like I didn't belong.

A.I. appears set to massively transform passengers» air travel experience — and that could happen in just a few years, experts say.

CNBC's Phil LeBeau has the latest details on air travel as some passengers are left stranded at airports from winter storm Stella.

«This approach to commercial air travel is a step change towards passenger comfort,» said Airbus's cabin and cargo chief Geoff Pinner.

For most passengers, air travel has become a constant struggle to avoid ultra-tight seating, hefty luggage fees, and itinerary - wrecking delays.

Travel is controlled mostly by an onboard tablet inside the pod - like cockpit — a passenger selects their flight destination, and then relaxes in the airborne vehicle's air - conditioned cabin as the 184 takes off, flies, and lands on its own.

Propelled by compressed air and induction motors inside a vacuum tube, Elon Musk's Hyperloop passenger - train concept is designed to travel at 760 mph — much faster than Japan's new maglev bullet train (374 mph).

The 2017 Thanksgiving air - travel period runs from Friday, Nov. 17 through Tuesday, Nov. 28, with the busiest day projected to be Sunday, Nov. 26, with an estimated 2.88 million passengers.

«Airline passengers continue to benefit from the highly competitive air - service landscape this holiday season, as low fares and increased availability of seats continue to make air travel widely accessible,» said A4A Vice President and Chief Economist John Heimlich.

A4A projected that 28.5 million passengers will travel on U.S. airlines during the 12 - day Thanksgiving air - travel period, up 3 percent from 2016.

This pan-European low cost airline, headquartered in London, has revolutionised European air travel over the last two decades and it is now flying over 75 million passengers per year across 31 countries with a fleet of more than 260 aircraft.

Continuously evolving security threats and growth in the air travel demand has been an area of concern for passengers that demand a hassle free experience such as long queues or intrusive security check measures.

We also partner with local organizations to provide passengers with disabilities the opportunity to learn about airports and air travel in a practice setting.

Recent news stories of customer service mishaps from United Airlines and American Airlines may have shaken passengers» confidence, but there's still reason to celebrate: Apps are making air travel integrated, customized, and more efficient than ever.

In April, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted that by 2034, China will become the world's biggest air passenger market wherein one in every five passengers will travel to, from and within the countAir Transport Association (IATA) predicted that by 2034, China will become the world's biggest air passenger market wherein one in every five passengers will travel to, from and within the countair passenger market wherein one in every five passengers will travel to, from and within the country.

Looking at air travel alone, a record 28.5 million passengers were estimated to take to the skies this year during the 12 - day Thanksgiving period, according to Airlines for America (A4A).

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.

Only if no options are available will Cape Air offer the less desirable alternative to the passenger with the Service Animal of traveling on a later flight.

Air travel market reports and analysis, passenger traffic and capacity trends, regional overviews, and future and current developments.

Most of the passengers were dressed in suits and ties and dresses because air travel was such a privilege at the time.

The diverse operations and culinary expertise sets clients apart from all other major cruise lines that also travel to the same ports and whose passengers enjoy the same salty ocean air.

«The Centurion Lounge aligns perfectly with our efforts to meet that important goal and create a memorable travel experience for passengers at Bush Intercontinental, where they can enjoy the level of service they deserve and can access the nearly 200 destinations available via nonstop air service from Houston.»

That and the airlines» efforts to continue to nickel - and - dime passengers — the latest by Spirit Airlines, which announced it will now charge for carry - on bags, though diaper bags are excluded — is reason enough, parents tell me, to avoid air travel.

Traveling by air can also place a pregnant woman's body under stress from cabin pressure, long flight times, layovers, and exposure to recycled air chock full of many passenger's germs.

«Collecting information about a passenger's air travel is a vital tool in the fight against international terrorism and organised crime.»

Similarly, whilst motoring organisations could again cheer another cancelled fuel tax rise (billed as a win for hard working families), airlines and travel firms have been left exasperated by another rise in air passenger duty (APD), which will hike up the costs of summer holidays for those self - same families.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has introduced a bill preventing air and cruise lines from denying refunds to pregnant passengers and their companions traveling to areas where the mosquito - borne Zika virus is transmitted.

I believe that tackling the severe inherited levels of Air Passenger Duty (APD) offers a unique opportunity to increase UK competitiveness, reduce the cost of business travel to stimulate trade and investment, and help hard - working families who want to visit family or friends or take a well - earned holiday.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has introduced a bill preventing air and cruise lines from denying refunds to pregnant passengers and their companions canceling traveling to areas where the mosquito - borne Zika virus is transmitted.

«These trains will not only provide passengers with faster journeys, more seats and a more comfortable travelling experience, but they are also quieter and greener, significantly reducing noise and air pollution for passengers and our thousands of line - side neighbours.»

But with today's 3 billion passengers a year expected to quintuple by 2052, the only option is rethinking air travel from the ground up.

In the interim, many airlines are offering ways to offset the greenhouse gas emissions associated with air travel, such as U.S. - based Delta Air Line's program with The Conservation Fund to plant trees in return for $ 5.50 that passengers are given the option of adding to the price of a domestic round - trip ticket or $ 11 for international round - trip flighair travel, such as U.S. - based Delta Air Line's program with The Conservation Fund to plant trees in return for $ 5.50 that passengers are given the option of adding to the price of a domestic round - trip ticket or $ 11 for international round - trip flighAir Line's program with The Conservation Fund to plant trees in return for $ 5.50 that passengers are given the option of adding to the price of a domestic round - trip ticket or $ 11 for international round - trip flights.

Heat waves associated with rising global temperatures will dramatically affect air travel later this century, occasionally triggering flight delays and bumping passengers and cargo, a new study suggests.

Conventional trains consume 2,600 Btu per passenger - mile, while air travel uses 3,300 and cars 3,500.

Global air travel ensures the worldwide dispersal of the viruses in infected passengers and rate of increase of global incidence has brought it second only to malaria as a mosquito - borne disease.

It has power to pull out, get over, and climb and the seats (I have leather) are comfortable and haven't worn in, heat, air, and front and rear defrost, tilt steering, cruise control, AM / FM 5 CD Player, comfortable for 4 people to travel, does great in snow, very sturdy, easy to park anywhere, interior storage in doors, overhead, and on back of passenger seat and drink holders built in.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

The Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires air carriers to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilitiAir Carrier Access Act (ACAA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in air travel and requires air carriers to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilitiair travel and requires air carriers to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilitiair carriers to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities.

This consent order concerns violations by Frontier Airlines, Inc., (Frontier) of the requirements of 14 CFR Part 250, the Department's oversales rule, and violations of 14 CFR Part 382 with respect to providing passengers with disabilities assistance in enplaning and deplaning, preboarding, moving within the terminal, and providing dispositive written responses to written disability - related air travel complaints.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined Spirit Airlines $ 100,000 for failing to appropriately record and respond to complaints about the carrier's treatment of passengers with disabilities, violating DOT's rules implementing the Air Carrier Access Act which prohibits discrimination in air travel on the basis of disabiliAir Carrier Access Act which prohibits discrimination in air travel on the basis of disabiliair travel on the basis of disability.