US considers ordering commercial airlines to help in Afghan evacuation
The Biden administration is planning a dramatic ramp-up of its airlift from Kabul by making preparations to compel major U.S. airlines to help with the transportation of tens of thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan, while expanding the number of U.S. military bases that could house Afghans.
NYC vaccination program will require IDs to eat indoors to prevent 'fraud'
New York City’s vaccination requirement to dine in restaurants requires people to show both a proof of vaccination and an ID “to help reduce fraud.”
Travel demand 'cooling off' due to COVID is 'short-term phenomenon': Hyatt CEO
Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian, argued on Thursday that travel demand’s current cool down is a “short-term phenomenon.”
Restaurant owners sue New York City, de Blasio over vaccine rules
A group of New York restaurant and gym owners on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against New York City and Mayor Bill de Blasio over the city's vaccine requirements.
De Blasio’s vaccine mandate in NYC a ‘business death sentence,’ gym owner suing mayor says
Plaintiff Joseph Cannizzo explains how New York City's indoor activity vaccine mandate is impacting small business owners' livelihoods.
Disney parks changing reservation systems, adding new ways to skip lines
Disney is rolling out new tools in an effort to enhance the guest experience at both Disney World and Disneyland.
Disney World loosens face mask policy for outdoor attractions
Disney World has loosened its face mask requirement just a bit, and will now allow guests more leeway on whether to mask up in more outdoor spaces in the park.
Here's how much Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley made in rental income
“Squad” Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., both made thousands of dollars from rental properties last year, despite repeated calls to cancel rent during the COVID-19 pandemic, annual financial disclosures show.
No shot, no proof, no service: NYC businesses begin checks
People dining indoors at New York City's restaurants, browsing art at its museums or sweating in its gyms had to show proof Tuesday that they were at least partially inoculated against COVID-19 as the city began the nation's largest effort yet to exclude the unvaccinated from public places.
As murders surge, Democrats find a new message: Fund the police
Last summer, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser played a high-profile role in the protests sweeping America over police killings of Black suspects. She renamed a street Black Lives Matter Plaza and joined thousands of demonstrators there, many shouting what had become the movement’s slogan: “Defund the police!”
Spirit Airlines says flurry of flight cancellations cost firm $50 million so far
Spirit Airlines lost tens of millions of dollars in its spate of flight cancellations and delays this month, according to an SEC filing.
Regent Seven Seas reveals its 2023, 2024 voyages following Norwegian’s 2nd quarter earnings
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has already figured out its global sailing itinerary for 2023 and 2024.
Disney World fans can again book tickets for Christmas festivities
Disney World fans crushed by the closure of “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” last year can now book tickets for a more COVID-friendly event, “Disney Very Merriest After Hours.”
Sports Illustrated model Olivia Culpo takes aim at JetBlue after dog is banned from flight: 'Worst experience'
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Olivia Culpo documented a distressing experience with JetBlue on Friday after her dog was not allowed on her flight.
Detroit’s Dem mayor says he and Rashida Tlaib predicted Census ’undercount’
Mayor Mike Duggan says he plans to pursue "legal remedies" over what he claims was an inaccurate count.
Southwest Airlines says Delta variant is hurting its business
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JetBlue launches first London flight despite lingering pandemic
JetBlue Airways Corp started transatlantic flights between New York and London on Wednesday, planning to grab market share with low fares and drive a recovery on what is usually one of the world's busiest and most lucrative international routes.
Bank of America executive’s ex-boyfriend beat her to death, prosecutors say
Los Angeles prosecutors say the son of a Bank of America executive discovered his mom’s body inside her home after she had been beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend.
Los Angeles mandating vaccination proof to enter many indoor public spaces
Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the United States, took a significant step toward the goal of requiring residents to be vaccinated in order to visit local business establishments.
U.S. weighs 2050 target in bid to wean airlines off fossil fuels
Airline trade group IATA estimates just 100 million to 120 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be produced in 2021 - just 0.05% of overall fuel.