Southwest Pilots’ Union Prepares for Possible Strike

Southwest Pilots’ Union Prepares for Possible Strike

A Southwest Airlines Co. plane takes off as representatives and pilots from the Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Association (SWAPA) demonstrate outside Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Daniel Acker / Bloomberg / Getty Images Southwest Airlines pilots’ union has expressed its desire to be released from federal mediation …

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Eastern U.S. Flights Disrupted Once More by Canada Wildfire Smoke

Eastern U.S. Flights Disrupted Once More by Canada Wildfire Smoke

As smoke from wildfires in Canada envelops the area, a Delta Airbus A320 airplane gracefully takes off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Flights in the Eastern U.S. experienced disruptions once again on Thursday due to the smoke from Canada wildfires, causing hundreds of delays …

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Rocky Start: Severe Weather and FAA Shortcomings Spark Turbulence

Rocky Start: Severe Weather and FAA Shortcomings Spark Turbulence

Passengers patiently await their flights at Newark Liberty International Airport amidst the chaos caused by severe storms on June 27, 2023. Photo by Fatih Aktas | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Flight disruptions reached new heights on Tuesday as a combination of severe storms and staffing challenges created a tumultuous start to the summer travel …

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Interview with Sara Freeman on “The Posting”

Interview with Sara Freeman on “The Posting”

“The Posting” is an original fiction piece penned by the talented Sara Freeman. To celebrate its publication in The Atlantic, Freeman engaged in an enlightening discussion about the story with Katherine Hu, an assistant editor for the magazine. The conversation has been gently edited for the sake of clarity. Hu: Your short story, “The Posting,” …

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Strong demand and premium ticket sales boost Delta’s profit forecast

Strong demand and premium ticket sales boost Delta’s profit forecast

Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Delta Air Lines announced on Tuesday that it has raised its second-quarter forecast and projected full-year adjusted earnings of $6 per share, which falls within the upper range of its previous estimates given in April this year. The airline attributes this positive outlook to robust travel demand and customers …

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This is What a 250K Euro Renovation Looks Like

This is What a 250K Euro Renovation Looks Like

Douglas Loewe, a businessman who relocated to Europe, quickly developed a deep affinity for Barcelona. In 1999, he made the decision to invest around 500,000 euros ($545,000) to purchase a two-bedroom penthouse in the renowned Eixample neighborhood. However, by 2017, Loewe felt that the penthouse needed a complete overhaul. Within a year, Loewe successfully transformed …

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