Lori Aratani

Lori Aratani is a reporter for The Washington Post, focusing on transportation issues including airports, airlines, and railroad and subway systems. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Boston University. Her reporting covers airlines and airports as well as innovation in the transportation sector and how new technology affects travel. Aratani grew up in California and has experience dealing with cold weather from her time at university. She can be contacted via email or Twitter.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/lori-aratani/

85%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

81%

Examples:

  • In some cases, the author seems to lean towards presenting the negative aspects of companies or industries without providing sufficient context or evidence.
  • The author occasionally presents opposing viewpoints or counterarguments in her articles, indicating a willingness to consider multiple perspectives.

Conflicts of Interest

88%

Examples:

  • In some cases, the author's reporting may be influenced by personal or financial ties to the subjects she covers.
  • The author has not disclosed any potential conflicts of interest in her articles.

Contradictions

79%

Examples:

  • In some cases, the author presents information that is later proven to be false or misleading.
  • The author occasionally presents contradictory information in her articles without acknowledging or addressing the discrepancies.

Deceptions

88%

Examples:

  • In some cases, the author presents information out of context or fails to provide crucial details that would give a full picture of the situation.
  • The author occasionally uses misleading or deceptive tactics in her reporting.

Recent Articles

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Face Senate Scrutiny Over Safety Culture Amid Investigations

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Face Senate Scrutiny Over Safety Culture Amid Investigations

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun faces intense scrutiny from US senators as investigations into the company's safety culture and production issues continue. Calhoun will acknowledge shortfalls in Boeing's culture and factories, reiterate strict policies to prevent retaliation against safety whistleblowers, and provide updates on progress following near-catastrophic accidents on 737 Max aircraft. The hearing comes amid ongoing investigations from federal agencies, probes from the Justice Department and Congress, and criticism for past safety and quality control issues.
Boeing Under FAA Investigation for Alleged Inspection Bypasses on 787 Dreamliners

Boeing Under FAA Investigation for Alleged Inspection Bypasses on 787 Dreamliners

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Boeing faces an FAA investigation after employees may have bypassed required inspections on 787 Dreamliner aircraft, affecting hundreds of planes. Boeing notified the FAA in April about potential falsification of records related to these inspections. The issue comes amidst ongoing scrutiny over Boeing's safety practices and whistleblower allegations.
Boeing Faces Scrutiny Over Allegations of Improperly Fastened 787 Dreamliner Sections

Boeing Faces Scrutiny Over Allegations of Improperly Fastened 787 Dreamliner Sections

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 Boeing is facing scrutiny from the FAA over allegations made by a whistleblower that sections of fuselages on its 787 Dreamliner planes are improperly fastened together and could weaken over time. The engineer who raised these concerns, Sam Salehpour, has been working at Boeing for more than a decade as a quality engineer. He alleges that in order to meet production targets, the company took shortcuts such as failing to follow its own procedures for ensuring pieces of the plane's fuselages were properly fitted and joined. The FAA is currently investigating these claims.
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Abandon Merger Agreement Due to Regulatory Hurdles

JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Abandon Merger Agreement Due to Regulatory Hurdles

Broke On: Monday, 04 March 2024 JetBlue and Spirit Airlines have abandoned their $3.8 billion merger after failing to meet regulatory and legal requirements by the July 2024 deadline.

Off-Duty Alaska Airlines Pilot Indicted on 84 Charges for Attempted Engine Shutdown Mid-Flight

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Joseph David Emerson, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, has been indicted on 84 charges, including one count of endangering an aircraft and 83 counts of recklessly endangering another person. Emerson allegedly attempted to shut down the plane's engines mid-flight on a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Washington to San Francisco in October. Emerson was seen throwing his headset and grabbing the plane's engine shut-off handles, and also tried to activate the plane's emergency fire suppression system. Emerson attempted to open an emergency exit door while in handcuffs. Emerson claimed that he thought he was dreaming and was trying to wake up, and had been struggling with depression and had taken psychedelic mushrooms.