Airlines Bankruptcy Disrupt

Chinese tech groups build AI teams in Silicon Valley

Alibaba, ByteDance and Meituan seek to poach top talent from US rivals despite Washington’s chip curbs

Business - Financial Times - 8 hours ago

De-icer and empty trains to tackle snow disruption

Staff armed with specialist anti-freeze kits will help clear icy spots on the railway, operators say.

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

Empty Tables and Rising Costs Push More Restaurants Into Bankruptcy

Red Lobster, Roti and other chains are closing locations as chapter 11 filings grow.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Reeves wraps up ‘grim’ spending talks amid council bankruptcy fears

Local government expected to suffer further squeeze in chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 23

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, as sit-down chain restaurants face challenges

TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.

TGI Fridays Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Financial Troubles

Dallas-based TGI Fridays filed for Chapter 11.

Business - Inc. - November 3

Judge scolds Giuliani for not turning over assets, including car he's driving

Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.

Future of Alex Jones' Infowars in hands of bidders at bankruptcy auction

Bidders interested in acquiring the media company founded by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones will battle it out at a bankruptcy auction Wednesday, potentially silencing his Infowars broadcasting ...

The Onion buys Infowars out of bankruptcy in move backed by Sandy Hook families

Satirical news outlet the Onion has purchased Alex Jones' Infowars site out of bankruptcy. The sale comes after the families of Sandy Hook shooting victims won a $1.5 billion libel suit against ...

The Onion wins control over Infowars after Alex Jones bankruptcy auction

The Onion has won control over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' media empire, including his flagship website Infowars, after winning a bankruptcy auction for his properties.

Diamond Sports reaches key milestone toward exiting bankruptcy

A bankruptcy judge approved Diamond Sports' reorganization plan on Thursday, paving the way for the regional sports networks' owner to exit chapter 11.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Restaurant executives can't wait for 2025 after slow traffic and wave of bankruptcies

This year, restaurant bankruptcy filings soared, industry traffic declined and same-store sales disappointed.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

A mysterious spate of bomb threats is crippling India's airlines

India vowed to punish those responsible for hoax bomb threats that have disrupted dozens of flights and caused airlines huge financial losses.

Frontier, Spirit Airlines Revive Merger Talks

The carriers have held early-stage deal discussions, as Spirit continues negotiations with bondholders over possible bankruptcy terms.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

American Airlines fined $50M for violating disability laws

The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced a $50 million fine against American Airlines for its alleged mistreatment of passengers with disabilities, which the department said in ...

American Airlines lifts 2024 profit forecast after sales strategy shift, posts third-quarter loss

American Airlines raised its profit forecast for the year as CEO Robert Isom said the company's sales strategy shift earlier this year is paying off.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Boeing Email to Ethiopian Airlines Sheds Light on a Crash

Newly revealed correspondence indicates that a Boeing senior official counseled that the company could answer a pilot’s safety question, but it did not.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

Ryanair profit drops as airline cuts passenger forecast

European low-cost carrier blames pressure on consumers for fall in fares

Business - 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 - 6 days ago

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.

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.

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 - 2 days ago

Fitch Downgrades Spirit Airlines’ Credit Rating

Spirit Airlines is working on alternatives to improve its liquidity.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer

Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister. Keir Starmer has accused Vladimir Putin of disrupting food supplies to Gaza ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

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