Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.
Ben has a Masters degree in Political Communications from the American University in Washington D.C. Prior to joining Aviation Week, he worked for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives as its communications coordinator.
Airlines in the U.S. carried 58.4 million passengers in September, or around 80% of 2019 levels, continuing a strong recovery from earlier in 2021 but down considerably from levels seen in July.
Union leaders representing frontline transportation workers urged Congress to work with the FAA to implement a national database of unruly airline passengers, following a recent spike in assaults against flight attendants and transportation security officers.
U.S. airlines are offering up incentives ranging from bonus pay to travel credits to employees who pick up shifts during the winter holidays, part of an effort to minimize potential disruptions during the busiest travel period of the year.
