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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

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

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

Entrepreneur

The company reported its Q2 2024 earnings on Thursday.

Delta CEO Says the Airline Will Suffer a $100 Million Loss Due to 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Frontier Airlines just released its second-quarter earnings. It posted $31 million in net income on $973 million in revenue. The former number was above expectations but down from the same time last year, and the latter was up from last year but below expectations. Suggested Reading. Still, one of the...

Frontier Airlines just coined a funny way of saying it's having trouble filling flights

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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’

Fort Worth, TX

An American Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth to Madrid was forced to make an emergency diversion to New York JFK on Wednesday after one of the onboard toilets started to overflow during the main meal service. This is just the latest in a string of similar incidents at both...

It’s Happened Again: An American Airlines Flight Was Forced to Divert After a Lavatory Started Overflowing

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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

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 promptly aborted takeoff from Paris after pilots received an engine fire warning. To passengers onboard, it felt like an “explosion” had taken place. Delta Air Lines A330-300 Encounters Engine Issue In Paris. On July 23, 2024 Delta flight DL95 was scheduled to...

Delta Air Lines A330-300 Aborts Takeoff After Engine “Explosion” (Bird Strike?)

Orlando, FL

A lot of airlines have made serious changes this year, with some of those changes affecting flights going to and from Orlando International Airport. Southwest Airlines might have made the biggest change when it recently announced that it was ending its open-seat boarding policy. Some airlines have been adding nonstop flights to Orlando International Airport. However, some airlines have stopped flying to Orlando International Airport.

10 Airlines Have Ended Flights to Orlando International Airport

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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

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

Just days into August, Samsung has announced a major recall of over 1 million stoves nationwide due to safety concerns that pets could accidentally trigger a fire hazard. The South Korea-based manufacturer of electronics on Thursday recalled its Slide-In Electric Range stoves due to their front-facing knobs, which can be easily turned on by accidental bumps from people and even pets. In total, Samsung has recalled 1,120,905 stoves, across an estimated 30 models sold between 2013 and 2024.

Samsung is recalling 1 million stoves because pets can easily knock the nobs

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

Chicago, IL

A woman was killed at Chicago O’Hare International Airport after she got caught in a baggage carousel on Aug. 8. The 57-year-old was a member of the general public and not an airport worker. Suggested Reading. First responders were called to O’Hare’s Terminal 5 at about 7:45 a.m. on...

Woman dies after getting 'entangled' in baggage carousel at O'Hare Airport

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United Airlines is making significant changes to its Basic Economy fare policies, according to The Points Guy. Starting August 6, Basic Economy passengers will be allowed to check in online and via airport kiosks, provided they are not bringing a carry-on bag. This update aims to streamline the boarding process and reduce wait times at the airport.

United Airlines Updates The Most Annoying Rules When Passengers Buy Basic Economy Tickets

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DALLAS – Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines.The Dallas-based airline announced Thursday it is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options. The airline said the changes are the next step in a "continuing strategic transformation" and are designed to "elevate the customer experience." According to research conducted by Southwest, 80% of customers and 86% of potential customers said they prefer an assigned seat. In addition to assigning seats, Southwest will offer premium, extended legroom portions of plane cabins. One-third of seats will offer the extended option."Southwest's decision to start...

Southwest Airlines ends open seating, introduces red-eye flights

CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Airlines said on Thursday it has suspended its flights to Tel Aviv for the foreseeable future and plans to resume them when it is safe for its customers and crew. Many airlines globally are revising their schedules to avoid Iranian and Lebanese airspace while also calling...

United Suspends Flights to Tel Aviv for Foreseeable Future

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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Another airline is saying the Olympics are bad for business

Air Canada reported earnings Wednesday. In the second quarter, the company wrung C$466 million ($339 million USD) in profits from C$5.5 billion (around $4 billion USD)...

Another airline is saying the Olympics are bad for business

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