Southwest’s unique routing program compounded and snowballed, suggests previous Continental Airways CEO

Gordon Bethune, previous Continental Airways chairman and CEO, joins ‘Squawk on the Street’ to explore the Department of Transportation’s skill to implement airways to reimburse vacationers, how immediately Southwest can update the latest process, and more.

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Deaths of 6 travelers suspected to be caused by tainted alcohol. Here’s where incidents happen the most

November 25, 2024

Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning after visiting the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, this month. The travelers — two from Australia, two from Denmark, one from United Kingdom and one from United States — are believed to have consumed alcohol tainted with methanol, which is sometimes illegally added to regular or […]

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Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, highlighting a larger problem in Asia

November 25, 2024

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Some fourteen people were reportedly sickened following a night out in Vang Vieng around Nov. 12, report CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli. Methanol is cheaper than ethanol, which is the alcohol that’s normally found in beer, wine and spirits. Odorless and colorless, drinking 30 […]

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See some of the best photos from National Geographic’s ‘Pictures of the Year’

November 22, 2024

National Geographic released its annual “Pictures of the Year” issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs — out of some 2.3 million in contention — that depict striking scenes of nature, wildlife and human connection to the world. Here are CNBC’s picks of the best of the best. A leap of faith A young emperor penguin […]