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Why are flights delayed or canceled when there’s a weather disruption? Ask the Captain

December 21, 2022John CoxComments Off on Why are flights delayed or canceled when there’s a weather disruption? Ask the Captain

Winter has officially started, and frequent fliers know that means a higher chance of irregular operations for airlines.

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What happens to flights when there’s a weather disruption? Ask the Captain

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022John CoxComments Off on What happens to flights when there’s a weather disruption? Ask the Captain

Flight crews dread irregular operations as much (or more) as passengers do. For an airline, operational efficiency is the key to success.

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Does anyone know what took down the EgyptAir flight? Ask the Captain

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022John CoxComments Off on Does anyone know what took down the EgyptAir flight? Ask the Captain

It’s been over six years since the EgyptAir flight 804 accident, but no final report has been issued. Here’s why we still need answers.

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Are smaller planes safe? Data shows the need for continuous improvement: Ask the captain

October 16, 2022October 18, 2022John CoxComments Off on Are smaller planes safe? Data shows the need for continuous improvement: Ask the captain

General aviation is a broad category that has to be broken down to answer whether small airplanes are safe, says Capt. John Cox.

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How will Russia-Ukraine conflict affect air travel? Longer flights, higher fuel costs, fewer planes

March 1, 2022March 2, 2022John CoxComments Off on How will Russia-Ukraine conflict affect air travel? Longer flights, higher fuel costs, fewer planes

With Ukrainian airspace closed and Russia banned from the airspace of the EU and Canada, passengers face longer flights and higher fuel costs.

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How often do airline pilots rely on autopilot? What happens if a plane’s engine falls off?

January 16, 2022John CoxComments Off on How often do airline pilots rely on autopilot? What happens if a plane’s engine falls off?

Retired US Airways Capt. John Cox sheds light on the use of autopilot computers as well what would be done in the event of an engine loss.

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US reopens to international tourists: Here’s what flight crews want you to know

November 8, 2021John CoxComments Off on US reopens to international tourists: Here’s what flight crews want you to know

Retired US Airways pilot John Cox shares the lessons from his first trip abroad during COVID as the U.S. reopens to international tourists.

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Did the airlines help create the unruly passenger problem by treating customers badly?

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021John CoxComments Off on Did the airlines help create the unruly passenger problem by treating customers badly?

A reader wonders whether the airlines helped create the unruly passenger problem with overbooked flights and bad service.

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Why doesn’t the government put air marshals back on planes to control unruly passengers?

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021John CoxComments Off on Why doesn’t the government put air marshals back on planes to control unruly passengers?

This week, retired US Airways pilot John Cox explains why using air marshals to control the unruly passenger problem isn’t a good idea.

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Is it still safe to fly a foreign country’s airlines if FAA downgrades its aviation system?

September 2, 2021September 5, 2021John CoxComments Off on Is it still safe to fly a foreign country’s airlines if FAA downgrades its aviation system?

This week, retired pilot John Cox explains what it means when the FAA downgrades a foreign country’s aviation system. Is they still safe to fly?

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August 31, 2023AP

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August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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