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"We're looking to make certain we get compensated — however they decide to — for what they cost us," Ed Bastian said in a CNBC interview.

Delta CEO says IT outage cost the airline $500 million, and it has 'no choice' but to seek damages from CrowdStrike

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Avelo Airlines announced the addition of 18 new routes this fall with $52 tickets including international destinations in Jamaica and Mexico.

A little-known low-cost airline just announced 18 new routes and its first international destinations

Fortune

Raja had been American’s chief commercial officer since 2022. Losing a job is difficult enough, but it’s another cruel blow to lose the extra legroom in business class. Ousted American Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja won’t have to worry about that, at least not yet. The...

Fired airline executive collects more than $1 million after getting the ax—and keeps his platinum travel status

The announcement came on the same day the firm released the findings of a review into how it is run.

Former Qantas boss has exit pay slashed by millions

Jetstar gave Jordan van den Lamb vouchers worth $10.70 after his flight to Melbourne, Australia, got canceled in a global IT outage.

Passenger stranded overnight by the global IT outage said his airline offered him $10.70 in vouchers

Orlando, FL

Flights to Orlando Airport are up this year according to Visit Orlando, however, one airline is ending a non-stop service to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Many people opt to fly into Orlando International Airport for their Disney World vacation. The airport is under an hour away from the theme parks and offers many airlines to get you there. But now when travel is up, one airline is canceling a route.

A POPULAR Airline Announced It Is Ending Flights to Orlando International Airport

TechRadar

A recent global IT outage saw a problematic CrowdStrike update cause millions of Windows computers to fall foul of Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) errors worldwide, affecting airlines, hospitals, banks, and businesses. While thousands of flights by United, Delta, and American Airlines into and out of the US were canceled due to the failure, Southwest Airlines reportedly continued operations seemingly unaffected.The problem did not impact the airline in the same way it did its rivals, not because it was running Linux or employing a robust protection method, but because Southwest was still using Windows 3.1, which obviously never received the...

Southwest Airlines avoided CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage because it’s still running Windows 3.1 — fourth-largest US airline remained free of BSoD errors because its OS hasn't been updated in decades

California State

Californians could soon have a tougher time scoring dinner reservations. The 2024 Michelin Guide California honored several new restaurants with the organization’s coveted stars during a Monday evening ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. Among the new honorees were San Francisco brunch spot Hilda and Jesse and...

The newest Michelin star restaurants in California

But back in the middle of the 20th century, air travel was a luxurious affair. Passengers got dressed up, seats were padded and roomy, and meals were served on trays, with cocktails in crystal glasses. That glamorous vision of air travel of yesteryear was thanks primarily to Pan American World...

A Famous Bygone Airline Is Returning to the Skies in 2025

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The passenger was accused of bullying behavior after reportedly just asking for a blanket before the flight had even taken off on a Montreal-bound plane from Casablanca, Morocco,

Air Canada flight canceled as flight attendant has meltdown over passenger’s ‘reasonable request’

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He was a charismatic cross between big-screen legends Clark Gable and Gary Cooper, and small-screen music icon Ricky Nelson, but somehow Chad Everett, best known as Dr. Joe Gannon from classic TV's Medical Center (CBS, 1969-1976), never became the superstar he should have.

The Charismatic Life and Career and Tragic Death of TV's 'Medical Center' Star Chad Everett

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is famous for, among other things, his public complaints about how quickly (or, rather, slowly) Boeing delivers airplanes to his company. And since Boeing is struggling to build planes more quickly after regulator-imposed slowdowns following a door plug blowout earlier this year, Ryanair has an idea of what to do with that money instead.

Ryanair can't get Boeing planes, so it's spending $873 million on something else instead

Travel Smarter! Sign up for our free newsletter. Qatar Airways was declared the best airline in the world at the 2024 Airline Awards in London on June 24. Qatar beat out Singapore Airlines, last year’s winner, who slipped to the number two spot this year. Emirates, ANA All Nippon Airways, and Cathay Pacific Airways completed the top five. No North American airline made the top twenty, with Delta narrowly missing out at 21. Other North American airlines that made the top 50 are Air Canada (29) and United Airlines (42). In fact, those three airlines are the only North American airlines to receive any Airline Awards. Other popular North American airlines like American, JetBlue, and Southwest failed to even be mentioned for any individual award.

World’s Best Airline for 2024

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

More than 20 people are in hospital after a Mercedes-Benz electric car burst into flames in a South Korean car park. The car exploded and damaged more than 100 cars parked nearby. The fire released a cloud of toxic smoke into the building above, which left 23 people in need of medical attention.

Mercedes-Benz EQS explosion sends 23 to hospital

Bowie, MD

A Honda dealership in Bowie, Maryland is facing civil charges after it allegedly engaged in “unfair or deceptive trade practices at nearly every stage” of new vehicle sales, according to Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown. Suggested Reading. This southern city is the weight loss drug capital of the...

A Honda dealership could face fines of $10,000 per car over deceptive sales

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A third death and more hospitalizations have been reported in connection to a listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat products, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday. Suggested Reading. The CDC says that 10 more people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak...

A third death is linked to Boar's Head deli meat, as listeria outbreak expands

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has delivered one new Boeing 787-10 to Korean Air. This aircraft is the first of ten 787-10s confirmed for delivery to the Korean flag carrier from ALC's orderbook with Boeing. “ALC is thrilled to announce the delivery of the first of ten new Boeing 787-10 aircraft...

Korean Air takes delivery of first of ten Boeing 787-10s

Malibu, CA

When the wealthiest people in the world are looking for beachfront properties, there’s one neighborhood that reigns supreme: Paradise Cove – known to realtors as Billionaire’s Bluff – a mile long strip of oceanside mansions, compounds and cottages, in northern Malibu. Paradise Cove was most recently...

These are the residents of “Billionaire’s Bluff” – California’s most exclusive neighborhood

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Australia's biggest airline wants $6 million back from former CEO

Australia’s biggest airline, after an embarrassing airfare cancellation scandal, has done some soul-searching and decided that the ordeal was so mortifying that it has to claw...

Australia's biggest airline wants $6 million back from former CEO

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