David Koenig, The Associated Press

David Koenig

The Associated Press

Dallas, TX, United States

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Past articles by David:

Passengers were stuck because United Airlines canceled their flights. The CEO took a private plane

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby apologized for hopping on a private plane to get out of the New York area last week while thousands of United passengers were stranded because the airline canceled so many flights. → Read More

The wait for passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans

A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy as worldwide travel rebounds toward record pre-pandemic levels. → Read More

What to Know About the Really Long Waits for U.S. Passport and Visa Processing

A much-feared backup of passport applications has smashed into a wall of bureaucracy as global travel rebounds toward record pre-pandemic levels. → Read More

The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere... → Read More

The wait for US passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans

WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a valid U.S. passport for that 2023 trip? Buckle up, wishful traveler, for a very different journey before you step anywhere... → Read More

Air travel woes over July 4 holiday could have another troublesome connection: 5G signals

Wireless carriers can start 5G signals at 50 busy airports. Most planes are updated for 5G-airplane interference, but Delta has 190 needing updates. → Read More

5G Wireless Signals Could Disrupt Flights This Weekend

Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports. → Read More

As if air travel isn’t hard enough, 5G wireless signals could disrupt flights starting this weekend

Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports. → Read More

5G wireless signals could disrupt air travel this holiday weekend

Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports. → Read More

As if air travel isn’t hard enough, 5G wireless signals could disrupt flights starting this weekend

Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Satur... → Read More

Airline delays, cancellations getting worse ahead of July 4

Air travelers have been putting up with widespread delays all month, and it's getting worse as bad weather rakes the Northeast. → Read More

Airline delays and cancellations are bad. Ahead of the holiday weekend, they’re getting worse

Travelers are getting hit with delays at U.S. airports again Wednesday, an ominous sign heading into the long July 4 holiday weekend. → Read More

Lawmakers propose to weaken Obama rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare price

Congress will consider rolling back an Obama-era rule that requires airlines to show the total cost of a ticket when advertising fares. → Read More

Pain and terror felt by passengers before Boeing Max crashed can be considered, judge rules

The ruling posted by U.S. District Judge Jorge Alonso in Chicago is a setback for Boeing → Read More

Expect big crowds — and big prices — for the summer travel season

The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms. → Read More

Expect big crowds for the summer travel season — and big prices, too

The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save. → Read More

Big crowds expected for the summer travel season

AAA predicts that 37 million Americans will drive at least 50 miles from home this weekend, an increase of more than 2 million from Memorial Day last year but still below pre-pandemic numbers in 2019. → Read More

Expect big crowds for the summer travel season

The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to sa... → Read More

American Airlines, JetBlue must abandon partnership, judge rules

The airlines had argued their alliance helps consumers by creating a stronger competitor in the Northeast, but a federal judge saw minimal evidence. → Read More

United pilots picket at O’Hare and other airports as airline unions press for higher pay

The United Airlines pilots have been working without a raise for more than four years → Read More