Travel
This couple left the U.S. to travel full-time—and cut expenses by 50%: ‘We’ve lived in London, Rome and Lisbon’
My wife and I love to travel. In the five years that we’ve been together, we’ve made many unforgettable memories during our trips abroad. But in July 2021, we took a Greek Isles cruise for my wife’s 49th birthday that truly changed our lives. As we sat in our ocean view cabin, we talked about […]
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The No. 1 city in the world to travel and work remotely is in the US—and it isn’t New York or LA
Americans don’t need a passport to get to the No. 1 global city to take a working vacation. Kansas City, Missouri, was named the best city in the world to work during the day and explore after hours without having to use too much of your PTO time, according to a recent analysis from Icelandair. […]
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Frontier sweetens offer for Spirit Airlines merger as shareholder vote looms
A Frontier Airlines plane near a Spirit Airlines plane at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 16, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Frontier Airlines sweetened its offer to combine with fellow budget carrier Spirit Airlines, that airline said late Friday, less than a week before Spirit shareholders are set […]
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Airlines, FAA spar over flight delays as crucial Fourth of July weekend approaches
Travelers wait to board a plane at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida, on April 22, 2022. Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty Images Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration are pointing the finger at each other over a rising rate of flight cancellations and delays, just as millions prepare for a July 4th travel […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Carnival, FedEx, Zendesk and more
The Carnival Paradise cruise ship arrives in port June 30, 2017 in Havana, Cuba. Alexander Creutzmann | Mambo photo | Getty Images Here are the stocks making headlines in midday trading: Carnival Cruise Lines – Shares of Carnival Cruise Lines jumped 11% after the travel company said it had its best booking volumes since the […]
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United Airlines pilots to get raises of more than 14%, 8 weeks of maternity leave in new contract
Boeing 777ER United Airlines. Aircraft to Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport. Massimo Insabato | Mondadori Portfolio | Getty Images The union representing United Airlines pilots has approved a tentative deal that would give the aviators pay raises of more than 14%, making it the first major U.S. carrier to reach a deal since the start […]
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Airlines need to cut back flight capacity, says flight attendants union leader
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Sara Nelson, international president of the Association of Flight Attendants, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to break down what’s driving a wave of airline cancellations over the busy summer travel season. Source
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With or without a federal gas tax holiday, here are 4 ways to save money at the pump
The recent run-up in gasoline prices is now being felt nearly across the board. The national average for a gallon of gas is currently $4.94 after topping $5 per gallon for the first time ever earlier this month, according to AAA. Last year at this time, the price was $3.07 per gallon. The increase has put a severe […]
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British Airways staff at London’s Heathrow vote to strike
British Airways Boeing 747-400 with nickname Queen of the Skies commercial aircraft as seen on final approach with landing gear down landing at New York JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport in USA on 23 January 2020. Nicolas Economou | NurPhoto | Getty Images British Airways staff at London’s Heathrow airport have voted in favor […]
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United Airlines to cut about 12% of its daily Newark flights to address congestion
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ team reports United Airlines will cut about 12% of its daily flights from Newark Liberty International Airport next month to help reduce congestion. Source
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