Increasing number of passengers The US airlines lack pilots

As of: 22.06.2021 10:05 a.m.

The number of air travelers in the US is rapidly increasing again. In the meantime, the remaining pilots at some airlines are no longer sufficient to carry out all the planned flights.

By Torsten Teichmann, ARD studio Washington

The US airline Delta is looking for staff again. 1000 pilots are to be hired in the coming months. A year ago, in the middle of the corona pandemic and with constantly falling passenger numbers, the airline threatened to fire 1,700 pilots. In the end, the airline forced the unions to accept indirect wage cuts. Now Delta could even have to pay more for new employees in order to find staff again.

American Airlines is canceling flights as a precaution

American Airlines has similar problems. Especially on weekends, the number of pilots who have already been trained and tested is apparently not enough. In the event of delays and bad weather, flights are canceled because pilots would otherwise exceed their working hours and there is no one who can take over the shift. Now American canceled almost 1,000 flights for July as a precaution. The staffing level is so tight that the airline has been overwhelmed by rising demand and its own ambitious plans. The Wall Street Journal reports that there is also a frequent lack of ground crews to refuel aircraft.

Vacation trips partly at pre-crisis level

The number of vacationers in the US could return to pre-pandemic levels this month for some airlines. Delta expects the restrictions on transatlantic traffic to fall in the second half of the year. So far, travelers from Schengen countries such as Germany are still banned from entering the USA. US President Joe Biden has not yet announced that he will change anything

Indeed, before high-speed trains came into existence, there was a time when overnight trains were popular across Japan. The elite in this country as well as tourists love to enjoy the overnight trip on the comfortable and luxurious ships. It was still dark when stepping on the train, but when you woke up, you were able to breathe the air in a faraway place. However, today, because of the busy life that people often choose short flights or buses to travel instead of spending nights as before. That is the reason why “overnight train” is almost “dead” in Japan. According to Japan Guide, by 2016, only the Sunrise Express (roughly translated: Sunrise Express Train) is still absorbed in ice in the night, until the sun rises, passengers wake up, the train will just enter the station. . And now, it becomes “fun” for tourists who want to explore the country of the rising sun in a special way. Take a look at the photos inside the only overnight train in Japan – Sunrise Express to see that Japan’s speed of growth is not only about technology, but it also affects the level of comfort in The lives of people and trains are a vivid example of convenience. Born in 1998, the Sunrise Express is the only remaining “overnight” train line in Japan. The ship is 23 years old, with a simple appearance but always kept clean and shiny. Sunrise Express consists of 14 cars running from Tokyo Station, but to Okayama Station it will be split into 2 small trains, 7 cars each. These are Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo. The Sunrise Seto train runs back to Takamatsu, while its “twin sister” – the Sunrise Izumo – runs towards Izumoshi. On the return journey, the two groups still run separately until they meet again at the intersection of Okayama, they will “become one” and head towards Tokyo. Train runs every night from Tokyo at 10 pm, reaching Takamatsu at 7:27 am and Izumoshi at 9:58 am. Unlike other trains, Sunrise Express has 6 different room types. Single Deluxe or Grade A is a cozy first-class room for 1 person. Inside there is a table, a chair, and a small sink beside the bed. The room also has a lighting control panel, radio, slippers, bathrobe and toiletries. In addition to these utilities, you can also take a free bath on the train. This type of room will help you feel like you are in a clean, comfortable hotel. You can also admire the beautiful scenery through the large window on the train. In class 2, there are 4 types of rooms including: Sunrise Twin, Single Twin, Single and Solo. These rooms are suitable for 1 or 2 people. Although they are class 2, that doesn’t mean they’re any worse than first class. The 4 types of Grade B rooms all have secure doors and are secluded from the outside creating a private and convenient atmosphere. The last type of room is the Nobinobi sleeping area. This is a space like a dorm room, passengers sleep together on hard beds separated by small wooden walls, with windows to see the outside landscape. Nobinobi does not have a private bathroom, but passengers can purchase services to use the public bath within 6 minutes. On the Sunrise train there is also a tidy dining room, vending machine, smoking area … there is also a special train car with a private entrance for a wheelchair. In addition, every train car has a classic beauty and is extremely clean. Source: BS