A UPS driver pulls away after completing a delivery in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images The CEO of UPS announced that drivers will now earn an average of $170,000 in wages and benefits, including healthcare and pensions, under a new five-year contract negotiated with the Teamsters Union. This agreement successfully avoids …
UPDATE Aug 11, 2023 1:00 AM CDT The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has completed its investigation into a United Airlines flight incident that occurred in 2022. According to CNN, the NTSB investigators have determined that pilot error was the cause of the incident. The captain had called for the Boeing 777’s flaps to be …
Mexico is set to launch a new airline, but with a familiar name. The country’s military will be in charge of operating the resurrected Mexicana de Aviacion, the national carrier that ceased operations in 2010, according to a report by Reuters. The Mexican government acquired the rights to the Mexicana brand for $48 million, …
Passengers at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Hawaii found themselves stranded after wildfires ravaged Maui, resulting in the cancellation and delay of flights. In response, airlines like American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines quickly added additional flights to evacuate travelers from the island. Ed Sniffen, the state’s transportation director, reported that over 11,000 …
Flying costs have significantly decreased in recent weeks, but experts in the travel industry warn that these bargains won’t last forever. According to flight-booking app Hopper, the average round-trip airfare in the US reached a low of $257 in late July, which was even lower than prices during the same period in 2019. This represents …
Severe storms, including tornadoes, hail, and lightning, led to the cancellation or delay of thousands of U.S. flights on Monday. Residents in the Washington area were warned to stay indoors and prepare for the worst. Precipitation started in Washington shortly after 5 p.m., accompanied by an ominous dark gray sky, signaling the arrival of severe …
Shoppers visiting Brickell City Centre in Miami, Florida on June 14, 2023, may have noticed a shift in the way companies are offering customer rewards. Airlines, retailers, and even companies like Dunkin’ and Sephora have become stingier with their perks, making it harder for customers to earn elite status, tightening return policies, and cracking down …
Women are captured in a delightful photograph, holding ice cream as they bask in the scorching heat at the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. This image serves as a reminder that Europe is in the midst of a sweltering heat wave that has prompted a surge in bookings for international travel. As a result, airlines, …
A commuter airline has taken legal action against former pilots who resigned from their positions, claiming that they owe the company thousands of dollars in training costs. The airline, Southern Airways Express based in Florida, is invoking a controversial employment clause known as a “training repayment agreement provision” that has recently garnered national attention. These …
A Jet Blue aircraft takes off from Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, CA. Tim Rue | Bloomberg | Getty Images JetBlue Airways has revised its 2023 outlook and issued a warning about a potential loss in the current quarter. The airline attributes these challenges to increased international travel and the termination of its partnership …