What to buy for the frequent-flying road warrior who sees it all in their travels? Here are creative gadgets that can make upcoming 2020 travel that much more comfortable. Wireless earphones: Nuheara’s IQbuds Boost Nuheara IQbuds Boost Courtesy of Nuheara. Eliminate the endless noise pollution of airports, planes, trains and city life with these wireless
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United Airlines‘ next CEO helped orchestrate a stunning turnaround of the one-time industry laggard. His challenge: keeping it up. Scott Kirby, United’s current president who left American Airlines in 2016 and landed at its Chicago-based rival in August 2016, on Thursday was named CEO Oscar Munoz’s successor, a shift that’s set to take effect in
United Airlines announced Thursday that CEO Oscar Munoz will turn over day-to-day management of the airline next spring to President Scott Kirby, who will become company’s chief executive officer. The change happens in May, when Munoz becomes executive chairman, succeeding Jane Garvey, 75, who is retiring from the board. The announcement helped boost United’s premarket
An Iceland Air Cargo 757 being unloaded in Reykjavik, Iceland. Christian Van Grinsven | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images The peak holiday season started off with a thud for cargo airlines, as demand continued to fall short of supply, amid slowing global growth and a trade war that continues to weigh on the sector.
The home at 5 Baker Court, September 1, 2016. On Baker Court and Fields Court, near the South Bay Shopping Center, two narrow paved paths so tiny they could hardly be called streets, some longtime property owners believe they are sitting on a real estate goldmine. Pat Greenhouse | The Boston Globe | Getty Images
Boeing 737 MAX airplanes are stored on employee parking lots near Boeing Field, on June 27, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. After a pair of crashes, the 737 MAX has been grounded by the FAA and other aviation agencies since March, 13, 2019. Stephen Brashear | Getty Images Boeing is inviting airline industry members, experts and
Signage outside Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is caked in snow after a blizzard struck overnight on November 27, 2019 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Snowfalls neared 12 inches in parts of the state on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Stephen Maturen | Getty Images News | Getty Images Air travelers faced hours-long delays
A crew works to de-ice a plane at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after a blizzard struck overnight on November 27, 2019 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Stephen Maturen | Getty Images Travelers returning from the long Thanksgiving weekend may face disruptions as a slow-moving winter storm advances eastward. Delta Air Lines on Friday said it would waive
Escaping the daily hustle and bustle is never easy — and in some places, it’s especially tough. With a population of more than 1.3 billion, India is the world’s second most populous country. It’s expected to overtake China in 2027 to claim the number one position, according to the U.N. Department of Economic and Social
Getty Images If you’ve been racking your brain about where to retire on a budget, it might be time to think outside the U.S. A report by International Living, which publishes information about living overseas, lists destinations where you can coast through retirement on less than $30,000 a year. To be sure, retiring in a
The signature folding wingtip of a 777X aircraft is seen during a media tour of the Boeing 777X at the Boeing production facility in Everett, Washington, February 27, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters The fuselage of a Boeing 777X split open during a stress test in September, according to the Seattle Times, damage that was
Masses of vehicles move slowly on the Montrose Ave overpass at the 1-90 Kennedy Expressway and the I-94 Edens Split the day before Thanksgiving in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Patrick Gorski | NurPhoto | Getty Images There will be little chance of escaping the crowds on the road, at the
Passengers entering customs at Miami International Airport, ranked among the bottom five for immigration processing by Airside Mobile. JodiJacobson | iStock Unreleased | Getty Images If you’re traveling abroad this Thanksgiving weekend, you might want to think about waiting until the very last minute to fly home. That’s because you’ll find some of the shortest
Boeing debuts its 737 Max 10 aircraft in Renton, Wash. Source: Boeing Co. Boeing on Friday said it’s unveiled the largest version of its beleaguered 737 Max line, despite a worldwide grounding of the planes after two fatal crashes. The manufacturer showed off the new jet to employees at its Renton, Washington, factory, but the
Airbnb is losing a key executive ahead of its expected public debut in 2020. Belinda Johnson announced that she is stepping down as COO Friday in an email to staff viewed by CNBC. She will remain in the role until March 1, 2020. In the email, Johnson said that she needs to prioritize more time
The demise of WeWork has thrust another fast-growing company backed by SoftBank into the spotlight: Oyo Rooms. The budget hotel budget chain announced Thursday it is appointing Betsy Atkins, CEO and founder of Baja Corp., as independent director on its board. It’s a sign that Oyo is trying to improve its governance and diversify its
First class air travel has often been a playground for the rich and famous. In recent years, a strong economy and industry consolidation has allowed the airlines to invest in more fuel efficient planes with better suites focusing on premium classes. Watch this video to find out more about how airlines make money in their
Emergency personnel monitor the damaged engine of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, which diverted to the Philadelphia International Airport this morning after the airline crew reported damage to one of the aircraft’s engines, on a runway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S. April 17, 2018. Mark Makela | Reuters Federal safety officials on Tuesday recommended Boeing rejigger the design
SunExpress Germany Boeing 737-800 aircraft landing at Dusseldorf DUS EDDL international airport in Germany. The Boeing 737 airplane has the registration D-ASXR and has two CFM56-7 jet engines. Nicolas Economou | NurPhoto | Getty Images Leisure airline SunExpress increased its order for Boeing 737 Max planes, delivering a vote of confidence in the jetliners that
The quintessential New Orleans sight: a marching brass band. Source: Todd Coleman Yes, New Orleans is a party town with bars and music on every corner and a festival – or three – in the streets just about every weekend. But “The Big Easy” is also a serious destination for business. New Orleans welcomed more
