Travel
Here’s how to take a sabbatical, even if your company doesn’t offer one
Katherine Ullman spent part of her sabbatical in Colombia. Courtesy: Katherine Ullman Katherine Ullman was burned out from working intensely during the Covid-19 pandemic and was questioning her next career move. A two-month sabbatical from her job was just what she needed to reevaluate her life. In December, Ullman, who is 33 years old and […]
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Singapore’s labor market will see ‘significant easing’ in second half of 2022, says Barclays
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Brian Tan of the investment bank says they are still “quite cautious” as the labor supply coming back with the relaxation of Singapore’s borders may not be enough to alleviate the labor shortages just yet. Source
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Barclays expects ‘big jump’ in Singapore growth after Covid measures are lifted
SINGAPORE — Singapore is set to reopen its international borders and ease Covid restrictions next week, and that’s going to be its “biggest economic driver for growth,” according to Brian Tan, senior regional economist at Barclays. “By our estimates, if we get mobility at places like recreational areas and workplaces going up by just 10%, […]
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I’ve been adding since February, says BD8 Capital’s Barbara Doran
Barbara Doran, BD8 Capital Partners, joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss how she’s been adding to her portfolio. Source
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Southwest Airlines launches a new, second-cheapest fare
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 passenger jet takes off from San Antonio International Airport in Texas. Robert Alexander | Archive Photos | Getty Images Southwest Airlines on Thursday unveiled its new fare class: a second-cheapest option it hopes will reel in customers willing to pay up for more flexibility. The “Wanna Get Away Plus” fare […]
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Watch CNBC’s full interview with Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci joins CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and the ‘Squawk Box’ team to discuss the federal government’s mask mandate on airlines, travel demand and more. Minicucci also discusses whether the airline plans to move to an all-Boeing fleet following the […]
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Alaska Airlines CEO: We’re seeing strong bookings, returning business travel
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci joins CNBC’s Phil LeBeau and the ‘Squawk Box’ team to discuss the federal government’s mask mandate on airlines, travel demand and more. Source
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Alaska Airlines to convert 2 more Boeing jets into freighters in bet on air cargo boom
Alaska Airlines employee Jeff Ferguson loads cargo at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. Mark Thiessen | AP Alaska Airlines is turning two of its midlife Boeing 737-800s into cargo planes, a bet that the pandemic boom in air freight will continue to generate revenue even after more passengers return to travel. The […]
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Investigators find one black box from plane crash in southern China
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email “The U.S. has a dog in the fight. It was a U.S. designed and built aircraft,” Jeff Guzzetti, former FAA safety manager, says as the U.S. is now invited to join the Chinese investigation into a plane crash in southern China. Source
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Alaska Airlines is trying to ease staffing shortage by offering flight attendants double pay to pick up shifts
A Boeing 737-990operated by Alaska Airlines takes off from JFK Airport on August 24, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. Bruce Bennett | Getty Images Alaska Airlines is offering flight attendants double pay to pick up extra trips this spring in hopes of avoiding staffing shortfalls ahead of an even bigger jump […]
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