Transportation
Delta offers free flight changes over July Fourth weekend ahead of possible ‘operational challenges’
An Airbus A330-323 aircraft, operated by Delta Air Lines. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Delta Air Lines is allowing travelers to change their tickets for free during the busy Fourth of July weekend, allowing fliers to avoid paying a fare difference and skip the airport during a “potentially challenging” few days. The unusual offer, normally extended […]
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Congested Port of Oakland slashing free wait time for import containers
In an aerial view, shipping containers sit on the dock at the Port of Oakland on May 20, 2022 in Oakland, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Port of Oakland has had enough of the long-dwelling import containers clogging its ports. On July 1, Oakland is reducing the tariff-free time from seven days to […]
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Best Western CEO Larry Cuculic: Our forward bookings remain strong despite inflation
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Larry Cuculic, president and CEO of Best Western Hotels and Resorts, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss how inflation is hitting the travel industry, demand for hotel rooms in the coming months and more. Source
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New car quality declined sharply this year with supply chain problems, says J.D. Power
Billboards at the Ziegler Cadillac, Buick and GMC Dealership in Lincolnwood, Illinois, the United States. U.S. General Motors Co. Joel Lerner | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images New vehicle quality declined by 11% this year amid parts shortages, shipping snarls and global trade disruptions, according to J.D. Power’s 2022 Initial Quality Study. Buick, Dodge […]
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NASA begins return to the moon with low-cost CAPSTONE mission, launched by Rocket Lab
The company’s Electron rocket carrying the CAPSTONE mission lifts off from New Zealand on June 28, 2022. Rocket Lab Rocket Lab launched a small spacecraft bound for the moon from its New Zealand facility early Tuesday, a mission that represents firsts for both the company and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The company’s Electron […]
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3 dead after Amtrak train strikes dump truck and derails in Missouri
An Amtrak train is parked at the platform inside New York’s Penn Station. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Three people were killed when an Amtrak train struck a dump truck and derailed Monday afternoon in Mendon, Missouri, officials said. Train 4 was carrying 243 passengers and 12 crew members while traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago […]
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JetBlue ups offer for Spirit Airlines as shareholder vote on Frontier bid approaches
LaGuardia International Airport Terminal A for JetBlue and Spirit Airlines in New York. Leslie Josephs | CNBC JetBlue Airways again increased its offer for Spirit Airlines as a shareholder vote for the discounter’s deal to merge with Frontier Airlines is just days away. Frontier sweetened its offer on Friday and Spirit’s CEO told CNBC then […]
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American Airlines’ regional carrier offers pilots triple pay to pick up trips in July
American Airlines Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet aircraft as seen on final approach landing at New York JFK international airport in NY, on February 13, 2020. Nicolas Economou | Nurphoto | Getty Images American Airlines’ regional carrier Envoy Air is offering pilots triple pay to pick up trips for most of next month, the latest effort […]
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The housing market slowdown is showing up in shipping data from China
Spending cutbacks by the consumer already led to a decrease in Chinese manufacturing orders by U.S. importers of 20-30%, as recently reported by CNBC, and more recent data from U.S. shippers shows the housing market slowdown is now showing up in the Asian supply chain data too. “We are seeing the impact and slowdown across […]
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The Points Guy’s Brian Kelly breaks down how to prepare for summer travel season
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of the Points Guy, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss how you can prepare for the busy holiday travel weekend as flights around the country are cancelled or delayed. Source
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