Scott Kirby, the chief executive of United Airlines, reached a breaking point while vacationing in Croatia this summer: After receiving word that a 57-year-old United pilot had died after contracting […]
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Back to news homeThe S&P 500 drops for a fifth day, its worst stretch since February.
U.S. stocks fell for a fifth straight day on Friday, with the S&P 500 ending the week down 1.7 percent in its longest losing streak since February.For the day, the […]
Flight Attendants’ Hellish Summer: ‘I Don’t Even Feel Like a Human’
But while airlines are eager to capitalize on the demand, many appear to lack the staffing to keep up.Bureau of Transportation Statistics data show that the number of full-time-equivalent employees […]
zeroheight raises $10M round led by Tribe Capital to scale DesignOps for UX teams
High-quality UX for websites and apps is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have if a company is to succeed. But scaling the impact of UX teams is not simple, […]
Airlines See a Surge in Domestic Flights, Beating Forecasts
The aviation recovery is gaining momentum.A summer travel bonanza is exceeding expectations, helping airlines earn profits again and brightening the outlook for the rest of the year. It’s a welcome relief […]
Skipping the Olympics Is ‘Not an Option’ for Many Advertisers
The Olympics have long been an almost ideal forum for companies looking to promote themselves, with plenty of opportunities for brands to nestle ads among the pageantry and feel-good stories […]
United Airlines Wants to Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel
Two decades later, some start-up companies, including Boom and Spike Aerospace, are pushing ahead with new designs and plans.Today in BusinessUpdated June 3, 2021, 12:31 p.m. ETBoom, which is working with […]
Flying and Climate: Airlines Under Pressure to Cut Emissions
The worst of the pandemic may be over for airlines, but the industry faces another looming crisis: an accounting over its contribution to climate change.The industry is under increasing pressure […]
The Relief Bill Will Save Tens of Thousands of Airline and Airport Jobs
The pandemic relief bill that President Biden signed Thursday afternoon will protect tens of thousands of aviation jobs, providing a lifeline to an industry that is likely to struggle for […]
Pratt & Whitney Engines Scrutinized After Boeing Jet Mishaps
Broken fan blades have led to fatal accidents in the past. In 1989, a Boeing 737 crashed near Kegworth, England, killing 47 people, after a fan blade broke in one […]