American Airlines boosts offer to pilots union as air industry travel woes mount
American Airlines increased the value of its contract offer to its pilots union by $1 billion to match a tentative deal reached by United Airlines and its union.
AI-powered travel assistant touted as most powerful ever
Travel platform Mondee has rolled out a new artificial intelligence-powered travel assistant, Abhi, which the company says is the most powerful in the industry.
UPS pilots union says it will honor Teamsters picket line if strike happens
In a show of solidarity, UPS pilots at the Independent Pilots Association have agreed not to work if the Teamsters end up striking against UPS.
Florida fisherman reels over new boating speed limits to protect endangered whales: ‘It’s just unsafe’
Deep sea fisherman and marina co-owner Captain Dylan Hubbard explains how "absurd, asinine, heinous" proposals for boat speed limits can hurt the outdoor recreation economy.
$2B Disneyland-sized theme park planned for Oklahoma along Route 66
The American Heartland Theme Park and Resort is being planned to open in northeast Oklahoma in phases, with an RV park opening in 2025, followed by the theme park in 2026.
American Airlines boosts profit outlook on record travel
American Airlines now said it expects an adjusted profit of $3 to $3.75 per share for 2023 compared with its prior outlook of $2.50 to $3.50 per share.
83 Republicans vote against amendment to reinstate pilots fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
House lawmakers on Thursday voted down a proposed requirement for airlines to reinstate pilots fired due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, with 83 Republicans voting with Democrats against it.
Passengers aboard Las Vegas flight pass out while awaiting takeoff in triple-digit temperatures
Passengers aboard an Atlanta-bound flight at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas fell ill as they awaited takeoff in triple-digit temperatures.
Jeff Bezos donates $12M research grant to Smithsonian museum
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos donated $12 million to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute this month, funding the GEO-TREES database project at their Panama facility.
United Airlines pilots reach 'historic' agreement in principle, with big pay raises, other perks
United Airlines and the union representing its pilots said Saturday they reached a "historic" agreement on a contract that will raise pilot pay up to 40% and include other benefits.
Times Square Margaritaville hotel faces bankruptcy, gets caught up in legal dispute
The Margaritaville Resort Times Square Hotel in New York City has recently found itself in the center of a legal dispute. The LLC with 100% membership interest in it filed for bankruptcy.
Tornado disrupts hundreds of flights at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports
A tornado touched down at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, leading to hundreds of flights being canceled or delayed until the severe weather passed.
Cyprus opens largest casino resort in Europe as tourism picks back up following pandemic: 'Ready to compete'
City of Dreams Mediterranean, Europe's largest casino resort, opened in Cyprus. It is expected to bring 6,500 jobs and an additional 300,000 visitors per year to the luxury destination.
Boeing deliveries climb in June as it rebounds from production issues
Boeing's delivery totals for June are its best since March, when the company handed over 64 jets to customers. However, it lags behind European rival Airbus.
Former Disney Imagineer says theme parks now more stressful, less fun for families
Theme parks like Disney World have been popular for decades, but are the high ticket prices, long lines, and stress associated with the modern-day experience worth the hassle anymore?
Airbnb bookings dip in Austin, San Francisco prompting ‘doom loop’ fears
A decline in Airbnb bookings in metropolitan areas including Austin and San Francisco is raising concern about real estate markets in those cities and the potential for a "doom loop."
JetBlue to end alliance with American in an attempt to save Spirit merger
JetBlue Airways is ending its alliance with American Airlines following a judge's ruling that it was anti-competitive in the hopes of saving a pending merger with Spirit Airlines.
1,500 Disney collectibles will go up for auction
An auction house will sell part of Joel Magee's collection of Disney items later in the month. Items like a "Dumbo" ride vehicle and Haunted Mansion "Doom Buggy" will be for sale.
Woman disrupts American Airlines flight in meltdown over 'not real' passenger: 'I'm getting the f--k off'
A woman disrupted a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando in a hysterical meltdown over a "not real" passenger and demanded to be let off the plane.
United CEO apologizes for flying private jet while the airline delayed, canceled thousands of flights
Amid thousands of delays and cancelations this week, United Airlines CEO flew private across the country Wednesday. He later apologized on Friday.