UAW President Shawn Fain is bringing a fresh approach to this year’s contract talks with Detroit automakers. Fain’s strategies have gained national attention, combining political savvy, impactful social media messaging, and a belief that the union can win a battle against corporate giants like GM, Ford, and Stellantis. During a Facebook Live event with members, …
In Barcelona, Spain, during the Mobile World Congress 2023 (MWC), the largest annual gathering in the telecommunications industry, visitors are seen walking around the Lucid Air. The photograph was taken on February 28, 2023 by Chris Jung of Nurphoto for Getty Images. Luxury electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group announced on Wednesday that it delivered 1,404 …
United Airlines has unveiled its latest first-class seat, marking the airline’s first new seat in almost a decade. The new seat, designed for narrow-body domestic flights, features advanced technology such as armrest wireless charging stations and winged headrests. Additionally, there will be an 11-by-19-inch barrier between the seats, which will be arranged in a two-by-two …
New York City’s iconic yellow taxis have long been a symbol of the bustling metropolis. However, it may come as a surprise that taxi drivers represent only around 10% of the total driver landscape in the city. This shift in the transportation industry has been largely attributed to the rise of Uber and Lyft, which …
American and JetBlue have made the decision to stop selling seats on each other’s flights starting next Friday. This comes after a federal judge ruled that their partnership in the Northeast violated antitrust laws. The judge ordered the airlines to end their partnership, which allowed them to share passengers, revenue, and coordinate schedules in the …
The valuation of Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reached nearly $150 billion as a result of a recent share sale by existing investors, according to sources familiar with the matter. An agreement has been reached between SpaceX and new and existing investors to sell up to $750 million in stock at $81 per share, as stated …
Passengers at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia on May 26, 2023. (Image: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images) The summer season is bringing cheaper flights as airlines ramp up their service. Recent U.S. inflation data reveals that airfares dropped by 8.1% in June compared to the previous month, marking the largest decline in …
Thank you for your support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. We appreciate your readership. The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is advancing its plan to acquire a family-owned property in Kalihi through eminent domain. This is a necessary step in completing the $10 billion rail line project. On May 23, HART notified the City Council …
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Delta Air Lines achieved record-breaking revenue and earnings in its latest quarter, thanks to an unexpectedly strong demand for travel that has defied concerns of an economic slowdown. Outstanding international travel and a significant increase in demand for premium seats, such as first class, were key contributors to Delta’s …
A stunning long-exposure photograph captures the mesmerizing trail left by SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket during the successful launch of the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite in Florida on April 30, 2023. Image source: Viasat Viasat‘s stock experienced a decline in after-hours trading on Wednesday following the announcement of a malfunction in its recently deployed communications satellite. The …