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‘Golden Week’ bookings show changes in how Chinese are traveling

‘Golden Week’ bookings show changes in how Chinese are traveling

Bob Elliott

Outbound travel from China is set to receive a much-anticipated jolt as “Golden Week” bookings show changes in where and ...

Southwest Airlines tells staff ‘difficult decisions’ ahead

Southwest Airlines tells staff ‘difficult decisions’ ahead

Bob Elliott

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 approaches San Diego International Airport for a landing from Houston on June 28, 2024 in ...

Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went

Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went

Bob Elliott

Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend: “coolcations.” Heat waves — ...

Boeing sweetens labor proposal in ‘best and final’ offer

Boeing sweetens labor proposal in ‘best and final’ offer

Bob Elliott

Striking Boeing workers hold rally at the Boeing Portland Facility on September 19, 2024, in Portland, Oregon.  Jordan Gale | ...

Southwest raises Q3 forecast, announces .5 billion buyback

Southwest raises Q3 forecast, announces $2.5 billion buyback

Mickey Vernon

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines raised its third-quarter revenue forecast on Thursday, announced its board authorized $2.5 billion in share buybacks ...

What to know about celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich

What to know about celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich

Bob Elliott

Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. But many say nowhere is ...

Southwest to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs

Southwest to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs

Bob Elliott

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Friday, July 12, ...

Couple mad about reclined seat are banned from flying Cathay Pacific

Couple mad about reclined seat are banned from flying Cathay Pacific

Bob Elliott

A couple, who argued with a passenger who reclined her seat, won’t be flying with Cathay Pacific ever again. The ...

Boeing faces strike threat as workers vote on new contract

Boeing faces strike threat as workers vote on new contract

Bob Elliott

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is assembled at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington, on June 25, 2024. Jennifer ...

American Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with immediate raises topping 20%

American Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with immediate raises topping 20%

Bob Elliott

Julie Hedrick, president of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, right, announces a strike authorization outside Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport ...