Controversial message praising Cubans Fidel and Raul Castro appears on bus in Miami
Screenshot of a MetroLink van with a message praising the Cuban dictators: “Viva Fidel y Raul,” which translates to “Long live Fidel and Raul.” Screenshot from video footage from Telemundo 51 Miami An LED sign on a MetroLink bus in…
Boeing furloughs “large number” of its employees in wake of strike
Workers with strike signs outside the Boeing Co. manufacturing facility during a strike in Everett, Washington, U.S., on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. M. Scott Brauer | Bloomberg | Boeing will furlough a “large number” of senior executives, managers and other…
The Biden administration allows Alaska Airlines to purchase Hawaiian Air, but with conditions.
The Biden administration is letting Alaska Airlines Purchase worth $1 billion by Hawaiian Airlines after the airlines agreed to certain conditions, including maintaining current service on routes between Hawaii and in the mainland United States, where there is not much…
I-70 eastbound closed in Glenwood Canyon; no expected reopening
The driver of a semi-truck was hospitalized Tuesday morning after being injured in a rollover crash that closed Interstate 70 in both directions in Glenwood Canyon. Westbound I-70 reopened shortly before 1 p.m., but the eastbound freeway remains closed between…
Merger of Alaska-Hawaii airlines passes review by US Department of Transportation
Alaska Airlines And Hawaiian Airlines The airlines can go ahead with their planned merger, but must preserve the value of their rewards systems and several important routes, the U.S. Department of Transportation said on Tuesday. The two airlines’ $1.9 billion…
Massive pipeline fire in Deer Park, Texas, may take hours to burn out
Pipeline fire in La Porte: McDonald’s employees evacuated near flames McDonald’s employees were evacuated after flames broke out nearby. Many had to evacuate due to closed roads. Fox – 26 Houston A pipeline fire in the Houston area triggered an…
Boeing halts hiring quota as part of comprehensive cost cuts to combat strikes
Workers with strike signs outside the Boeing Co. manufacturing facility during a strike in Everett, Washington, U.S., on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. M. Scott Brauer | Bloomberg | Boeing announced sweeping cost cuts on Monday, including a hiring freeze, a…
American Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with immediate pay increases of over 20%
Julie Hedrick, president of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (right), announces a strike authorization outside Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport near Dallas on August 30, 2023. Shelby Tauber | Bloomberg | American Airlines The flight attendants agreed to a five-year…
Strike jeopardizes economic recovery and impacts aircraft production
Union members hold strike signs during a press conference following the vote count on the union contract at the main union hall of IAM District 751 in Seattle, Washington, USA, Thursday, September 12, 2024. M. Scott Brauer | Bloomberg |…
Solheim Cup: Frustration because many fans miss the first tee due to long shuttle queues
GAINESVILLE, Virginia. – The opening matches of the Solheim Cup at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club began Friday morning with half-empty stands as fans were stranded in a nearby concert hall due to transportation problems. Solheim Cup: Frustration because many…
