Justice Department sues Uber over 'wait time' fees for disabled passengers
The Department of Justice sued Uber, claiming the company charged “wait time” fees to physically disabled customers who took more than two minutes to get into the vehicle.
US airlines and Amazon join push to reduce aircraft emissions
Major U.S. airlines and Amazon.com's aviation unit are joining an effort to speed development and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to decrease emissions in air transport.
McDonald’s CEO apologizes after uproar over texts about children’s deaths
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski apologized last Friday after it was revealed in a text exchange he had with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot this year he said the parents of two children killed in shootings had been "failed" by their parents.
'Candemic': Supply chain issues hit breweries, causing aluminum can shortage
Pandemic or “candemic?” The brewery industry says it's experiencing an aluminum can shortage as a result of supply chain issues and increased demand stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox to step down in January
Wynn Resorts Ltd CEO Matt Maddox will step down at the end of January and hand over the reins to executive Craig Billings
Pilots are in demand again, as strained airlines go on a hiring spree
Airlines are poised for their busiest year of pilot hiring in more than three decades as the industry tries to restock a workforce reduced during the pandemic and strained by a quick rebound in travel.
Republicans demand contingency plan for air traffic controllers when vaccine mandate kicks in
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ranking member Sam Graves, R-Mo., and Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., sent letters to Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Stephen Dickson demanding the plan as the country looks ahead to the winter holidays.
Los Angeles' new COVID-19 vaccine mandate decried by restaurant owners, managers
A new vaccine mandate requiring proof of shots for anyone entering a wide array of businesses – everything from restaurants to shopping malls to theaters – went into effect in Los Angeles on Monday.
Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA
Los Angeles is among a growing number of cities across the U.S requiring people to show proof of vaccination to enter various types of businesses and venues. But rules in the nation's second-most-populous city, called SafePassLA, apply to more types of businesses and other indoor locations.
EXPLAINER: How US rules on international travel are changing
More than a year and a half after COVID-19 concerns prompted the U.S. to close its borders to international travelers from countries including Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and much of Europe, restrictions are shifting to focus on vaccine status.
Pilots protest Biden's vaccine mandate outside North Carolina airport: 'Enough is enough'
A major North Carolina airport saw pilots protesting Saturday against President Biden’s new vaccine mandate, as the airline industry already struggles with staffing shortages amid an inoculation push.
One of world's largest investment firms will need permission to hire White men
Leaders at State Street Global Advisors will need to ask permission to hire white men as it rolls out a diversity hiring initiative.
Leisure travel rebounds as delta variant fades
Vacationers are returning to the roads and sky in the U.S. after an earlier pullback caused by the Delta variant, setting expectations for a busy holiday travel season.
Airbnb CEO: Travel experiencing a boom, 'we're living through a revolution of how we live and work'
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky discussed how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the travel industry.
American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadline until January
American Airlines announced Thursday that it would postpone the implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for its employees until Jan. 4.
Miami mayor to accept entire salary in bitcoin
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who just secured a second term this week, said he will accept his entire salary in bitcoin.
MGM plans to sell Mirage operations in Las Vegas
MGM Resorts International said it would sell its operations of The Mirage to another operator, part of a rash of deals that are changing the hands of ownership on the Las Vegas Strip.
'Racist' texts from McDonald's CEO to Lori Lightfoot on Chicago shootings met with swift backlash
CEO of McDonald’s Chris Kempczinski is facing backlash after a text he sent to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot revealed he blamed parents for the recent fatal shootings of two kids in the city.
Miami Beach voters say 'yes' to closing bars earlier
Last call could come three hours earlier in Miami Beach, where a majority of voters fed up with nighttime violence chose “Yes” to rolling back the 5 a.m. closing time for alcohol sales.
Ariana Grande sells Los Angeles mansion for $14 million
Ariana Grande is saying “Thank U, Next” to her Los Angeles mansion, which sold Wednesday for $14 million