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The Wall Street Journal - Business
Delta's Sagging Profit Signals Trouble for Airlines This Summer
Airports are attracting record traffic, but higher costs and discounted fares are expected to weigh on carriers.Jul. 11, 2024 -
The Hill - Politics
Hogan calls on Alsobrooks to disavow Maryland tax, fee increases
Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for Senate, has written a letter calling on his opponent, Angela Alsobrooks (D), to disavow recent tax and fee increases in the state. The letter, first reported by the Washington ...Jul. 3, 2024 -
The Guardian - World
Manchester United set to sign Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee but face fee dilemma
United weighing up whether to pay €40m release clauseVan Nistelrooy awaiting visa to join coaching staffManchester United are closing in on signing Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna after terms with the striker and his agent’s commission were agreed. ...Jul. 8, 2024 - Premier League -
Financial Times - Business
UK pension plans overpay £1.5bn in fees to fund managers
Analysis reveals some schemes pay up to 14 times more for the same product than rivalsJul. 9, 2024 - United Kingdom -
Inc. - Business
Lawyers Seek $7 Billion in Fees From Tesla Pay Lawsuit
In an appearance before the Delaware federal judge who voided CEO Elon Musk's$56 billion compensationpackage, the plaintiffs' attorneys sought a historic deal themselves,in the form of Tesla stock.Jul. 9, 2024 - Tesla -
CNBC - Business
Costco hikes membership fee for the first time since 2017
Costco will hike its annual membership fees by $5 in the U.S. and Canada starting Sept. 1.Jul. 11, 2024 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Costco to Lift Membership Fees for First Time in Seven Years
Costco has also raised the price of its executive membership plan to $130 from $120. The reward cap will increase to $1,250 from $1,000.Jul. 10, 2024 -
NBC News - Top stories
Costco hikes membership fee for the first time since 2017
You’ll soon have to pay more if you want to shop at Costco.Jul. 10, 2024 -
CBS News - Top stories
Costco raising its annual membership fees for first time in 7 years
Costco had held off hiking its annual membership fees as Americans grappled with soaring inflation.Jul. 10, 2024 -
Financial Times - Business
Democratic donors warn of campaign funds ‘drying up’ as Biden holds on
Some wealthy backers are increasingly unwilling to pour cash into ‘losing’ effortJul. 10, 2024 - Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Costco to Lift Membership Fees for First Time in Seven Years
The annual fee will rise to $65 from $60, with the increase effective Sept. 1.Jul. 10, 2024 -
Financial Times - World
NHS waiting lists for joint replacements far worse than pre-pandemic
Health services in comparable countries have recovered much more quickly than England, study findsJul. 10, 2024 -
Financial Times - World
Biden tells Starmer UK is ‘knot tying transatlantic alliance together’
UK prime minister’s quest for closer EU ties gets tacit nod from US president as he makes global debut at Nato forumJul. 11, 2024 - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
Costco Raises Membership Fees for First Time in 7 Years
An increase of more than 8 percent will take effect on Sept. 1. The base membership will go up by $5, to $65 per year.Jul. 11, 2024 -
CBS News - Top stories
July 4 travel expected to break records
AAA projects more than 60 million Americans will drive 50 miles or more this week over the Fourth of July holiday, which is millions more than last year. The TSA says it will be busiest on Sunday, when more than 3 million travelers could be ...Jul. 3, 2024 -
Inc. - Business
Americans Ready to Set July 4 Travel Records
Despite steep gas prices, looming storms, and costlier fixings for backyard barbecues, an estimated 71 million people will be on the move this holiday weekend.Jul. 3, 2024 -
CBS News - Top stories
Travel official on navigating 4th of July weekend rush
Millions of Americans will encounter a busy travel rush around the 4th of July weekend. The Transportation Security Administration expects that Sunday will be the busiest travel day and could break a record. Reggie Stephens, the federal security ...Jul. 3, 2024 -
CBS News - Top stories
Fourth of July travel expected to break records
The Fourth of July holiday travel rush is here; experts say it could be the busiest season ever. AAA estimates nearly 71 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave ...Jul. 3, 2024 -
CBS News - Top stories
Fourth of July travel continues to break records
The TSA told CBS News it's screened more than 19 million flyers since last Thursday and is approaching two million more than last year. Eight of its 10 busiest travel days have been in the past month and a half, with Sunday expected to break ...Jul. 4, 2024 -
CBS News - Top stories
Millions of Americans travel for July 4 weekend
About 71 million Americans around the U.S. are expected to travel to celebrate the Independence Day holiday weekend. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports from Ocean City, New Jersey.Jul. 4, 2024 -
Inc. - Business
Air Travel Gets Worse: Passenger Complaints Rise
The Transportation Department reports a more than 12 percent increase in complaints, even as the number of canceled flights declined from a year ago.Jul. 6, 2024 -
ABC News - Top stories
Biden countering RNC with battleground state travel
The campaign is signaling plans to continue beyond a rough post-debate stretch.Jul. 7, 2024 - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Business
What Travelers Need to Know About Hurricane Season
Hurricane Beryl set records as the earliest Category 5 storm ever. What does that mean for the rest of hurricane season? Here’s what travelers need to know.Jul. 10, 2024 -
CBS News - Top stories
7 AARP travel benefits seniors should know
If you're a senior who wants to travel, AARP can help. Here are seven benefits that can help cut costs.Jul. 12, 2024 -
BBC News - Top stories
TRNSMT travel warning after train services cut
ScotRail introduced a temporary timetable this week in a bid to avert disruption after short-notice cancellations.Jul. 13, 2024 -
The Guardian - World
After our first cold water swim our teeth chatter and hands ache – and I imagine the spirit of Mum not far away | Nova Weetman
We’ve been back twice a week since that first morning. It’s still freezing and we’re still slow, but the shock of it has gone. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhen my mum died in 2012, I found a box of her ...Jul. 3, 2024 -
The New York Times - Business
What to Do When a Co-Worker Has a Communication Problem
What to do when a colleague seems to have a communication problem.Jul. 7, 2024 -
CNBC - Business
Southwest Airlines adopts 'poison pill' to fend off activist Elliott Management
Southwest adopted a shareholder rights plan to fend off an effort from activist Elliott Management to oust CEO Bob Jordan and Chairman Gary Kelly.Jul. 3, 2024 -
ABC News - Top stories
Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market
The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great BritainJul. 3, 2024 -
CBS News - Top stories
United Airlines texts customers live radar maps during weather delays
United says it's using AI to power the effort to keep customers apprised of factors affecting flight status.Jul. 3, 2024 - Travel -
Inc. - Business
A United Airlines Passenger Had a Terrible Experience. His Solution Was a Stroke of Genius
'I think it was empowering for people. We've all been there ...'Jul. 5, 2024 -
CNBC - Business
Southwest Airlines activist Elliott threatens proxy fight for new leadership
Activist Elliott said in a letter to Southwest's board that shareholders and stakeholders were supportive of its campaign and that it would seek a vote soon.Jul. 8, 2024 - Travel -
The Hill - Politics
United Airlines Boeing flight loses wheel on takeoff, makes safe landing
A United Airlines flight landed safely on Monday in Denver, its planned destination, after losing a wheel on takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport, the airline said Monday. United Flight 1001 reported no injuries on the aircraft or the ...Jul. 9, 2024 -
The Guardian - World
United Airlines flight loses wheel during take-off in Los Angeles
The airline said there were no injuries and it was investigating the cause of the incident, after the flight landed safely at its destination in Denver. A United Airlines jet lost a landing-gear wheel during take off from Los Angeles, but was able ...Jul. 9, 2024 -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the best and worst U.S. airlines, according to passenger complaints
Customers lodged 61,233 complaints against U.S. airlines in 2023, new Transportation Department data shows, with this airline getting the most gripes.Jul. 10, 2024 -
NBC News - Top stories
American Airlines flight aborts takeoff after tire issue on runway
An American Airlines flight was canceled Wednesday morning after it experienced a tire issue trying to take off in Tampa, Florida, the airline said.Jul. 10, 2024 - Travel -
CBS News - Top stories
Tire blows out just before American Airlines flight set to takeoff
It was a scary moment for airline passengers on an American Airlines flight Wednesday after at least one tire blew out just before takeoff from Tampa International Airport. No one was hurt, but the plane had to be pulled from service and the FAA ...Jul. 11, 2024 - Travel -
The Guardian - World
Why did Delta Airlines tweet that the Palestinian flag is ‘terrifying’? | Arwa Mahdawi
Thousands in Gaza are dying – but what’s really scary, apparently, is a flight attendant wearing a tiny flag pin. There’s been a huge increase in scary airline incidents recently. Last week, there was yet another one when passengers on a Delta ...Jul. 12, 2024 -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Lufthansa Cuts Guidance as Flagship Airline Struggles to Break Even
Deutsche Lufthansa cut its guidance for the year, warning it will be increasingly challenging for its flagship airline to break even as it contends with negative market trends and aircraft-delivery delays.Jul. 12, 2024 -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Lufthansa Cuts Guidance as Flagship Airline Struggles to Break Even
Deutsche Lufthansa cut its guidance for the year, warning it will be increasingly challenging for its flagship airline to break even as it contends with negative market trends and aircraft-delivery delays.Jul. 12, 2024