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Alan 'Sky' Magary, an Airline Executive Who Said No to Smoking on Planes, Dies at 82
Ditching cigarettes thrust him into the center of a public-health debate, but it also allowed him to change the narrative around Northwest Airlines.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Ben Baldanza, 62, Dies; Brought No-Frills Flying to Spirit Airlines
He introduced ticket prices that couldn’t be beat, but asked fliers to pay extra for nearly everything, including water, carry-ons and printed tickets.Business - The New York Times - November 10 -
Prisoner who lived in U.S. executed in Iran over disputed charges
Jamshid Shamahd was one of several Iranian dissidents abroad in recent years either tricked or kidnapped back to Iran.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Iran Executes Jamshid Sharmahd, German-Iranian Opponent Who Lived in U.S.
Jamshid Sharmahd had been accused of helping in a deadly terrorist bombing in 2008. Another Iranian prisoner, the Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, is in the hospital.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
As Archbishop, He Struggled to Unite the Anglican Church. His Tenure Ended in an Abuse Scandal.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s decadelong fight to drag the Church of England into the 21st century ended this week as the church agreed he should quit over his handling of a child-abuse ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
Ben Baldanza, Spirit Airlines CEO Who Pioneered Ultralow-Cost Air Travel in the U.S., Dies at 62
He knew his airline offered a stripped-down version of what his competitors did—and he was proud of it.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12 -
Passengers duct tape man who allegedly tried to open door during American Airlines flight
A group of passengers on board an American Airlines flight restrained and tied up a passenger with duct tape after he allegedly tried to open an aircraft door mid-flight.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in US, executed in Iran over terror conviction
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces, has been executed in IranWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who previously lived in the US, is executed in Iran over a terror conviction
Iranian-German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who previously lived in the US, is executed in Iran over a terror convictionWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Robert Downey Jr: ‘I will sue all future executives who make AI replicas of me’
The actor who will be returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom said he believed Marvel would ‘never’ recreate him on screen without his permission. Robert Downey Jr has said he will instruct his lawyers ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Robert Downey Jr. says he 'intends to sue' all future executives who use his AI replica
Robert Downey Jr. doesn’t think Marvel executives would ever recreate his portrayal of Tony Stark using artificial intelligenceTech - ABC News - October 29 -
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years
The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection following its failed merger with JetBlue, an engine recall that forced dozens of its jets to be grounded and weaker than expected sales. Spirit ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Southwest Airlines Settles Boardroom Fight
Southwest will add five board members as a concession.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot
Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Iran executes German-Iranian dissident
The German-Iranian had denied leading a group that bombed a mosque in 2008, killing 14 people.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Ryanair profit drops as airline cuts passenger forecast
European low-cost carrier blames pressure on consumers for fall in faresBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Spirit Airlines Plane Shot at in Haiti and Forced to Divert
A day after the prime minister of Haiti was fired, the airport in Port-au-Prince was closed because of the attack on the aircraft. A JetBlue plane was also struck.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.Top stories - ABC News - November 11 -
AirTag users will soon be able to share location with airlines
Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines flight in Dallas
A bullet struck near the cockpit of a Southwest Airlines flight with passengers that was scheduled to depart from Dallas Love Field Airport on Friday, the airline said in a statement. Southwest ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Fitch Downgrades Spirit Airlines’ Credit Rating
Spirit Airlines is working on alternatives to improve its liquidity.Business - Inc. - November 16 -
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Flights not impacted after Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Failed sales and mergers and an engine recall that forced dozens of jets to be grounded have pushed Spirit Airlines to file for bankruptcy. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Budget Carrier Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
The country’s largest budget carrier will cut its year-end schedule by 20 percent as it struggles to return to profitability.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers
Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy.Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy filing means for travelers
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the wake of growing debt and a failed merger with JetBlue.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Will Spirit Airlines bankruptcy disrupt holiday travel?
The Spirit Airlines bankruptcy news may not affect holiday travel but could limit some service options in the future due to cost-cutting measures. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you?
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will affect airfares across the board, whether you fly Spirit or not, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Breaking down why Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines, the nation's largest discount airline, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company has had at least two failed merger attempts in recent years as it struggled to rebound from ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy means for customers
Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Spain fines budget airlines $179m and wants ban on hand luggage charges
The government says charging for hand luggage and printing boarding passes at the airport are "abusive practices".Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Southwest Airlines Makes Changes, but They Haven’t Been Enough
For decades, the company made money even as other airlines stumbled and went bankrupt. But the carrier has struggled to adapt to changes in air travel.Business - The New York Times - 2 hours ago -
Wise chief executive fined £350,000 over ‘tax issues’
UK financial regulator says Kristo Käärmann breached conduct rules but clears him to continue in his jobBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
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How FTX’s Young Executives Shattered Their Parents
As their children are sentenced for fraud, the parents of FTX’s top leaders have described their disbelief at how the crypto exchange upended their lives.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Why N.F.L. Executives Are Fascinated by the Colts’ Quarterback Dilemma
Indianapolis’s decision to bench Anthony Richardson has raised eyebrows around the league, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 31 -
England's last executed 'witch' may have survived
A spelling error in a court document could mean the woman was not hanged, a Southampton historian says.Top stories - BBC News - October 31
