Zach Wichter

Little stupid poll as an election week palate cleanser for my fellow transportation nerds. Choose your favorite Big Four!

RT @jackiepeiser: @jennykleeman You know what would have been the right and collegial thing to a fellow journalist? To not copy a story she…

The absolute cruelty of my @NYCTSubway (no need to respond, I’m just venting) F being at a standstill on the local track for overnight maintenance while an out of service consist whizzes by on the express track 🫠. I just want to be home!

When I’m traveling for work (but not getting paid in the country I’m visiting) I’m never sure what to say when the customs officials ask me the purpose of my trip. So, I used Cruising Altitude this week to find out. Now I know the answer and you can, too! https://t.co/dyzDweTXBk

Scooplet! @Delta confirmed that it applied for @USDOT/@FAANews approval for its seating concept that will let disabled travelers to fly in their own wheelchairs. Big step toward a major goal of disability advocates even if flights won't start right away https://t.co/eCaGH70Cqw

RT @SecretaryPete: Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them—without headaches or haggling. Today, our automatic…

The @USDOT's new airline refund rule fully goes into effect today. Here's what you need to know, and what airlines owe you if something goes wrong on your next flight https://t.co/26efQ6DOBH

The @USDOT fined American Airlines $50 million today for its mistreatment of disabled passengers and mishandling of mobility devices. @SecretaryPete said other US airlines remain under investigation for similar issues. https://t.co/TmCoescOw4

I used Cruising Altitude today to talk about how Delta’s new cabin interiors will be a good thing for passengers, once they’re finally, fully rolled out https://t.co/tMQedPtf5Z

I got an exclusive look at @Delta’s new cabin interior mockup. From fabric seats in Delta One to a more refined look throughout the aircraft, here’s what passengers can expect as the changes roll out https://t.co/gmvn4BwWHC

Finally got to ride the open gangway C! https://t.co/WGblwXnrm7

Hey @LIRR, ticket machine 11170 at Kew Gardens is out of order. The screen isn’t registering any taps

I can't stop thinking about this response to why the stairway rehabilitation project is delayed at my subway station. Yes, obviously they're still working. But *why* is it taking an extra 2-3 months to finish updating a single stairway?

NYCT Subway @NYCTSubway

@zlwichter Contractors are still working. ^RS

Now that we’re in October does @NYCTSubway know when this entrance to the Kew Gardens station is reopening? https://t.co/2deCWgnHVT

If you've ever wondered what it's like to work at a traditional print news outlet, I just had a conversation and needed to get approval from two separate editors in order to use the phrase "pain in the butt" in an upcoming column (complimentary)