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Alaska Air Group Plans 200 Job Cuts as Fuel Costs Mount
Alaska Air Group plans about 200 layoffs amid rising fuel costs, with CEO Ben Minicucci warning of a potential $700 million annual loss.
Airline Fares Up 22% as Fuel Costs Reshape U.S. Flight Capacity
A4A CEO Chris Sununu says fares remain affordable despite a 22% annual increase, while higher fuel costs are pushing airlines to cut flights.
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Franklin Houses a Complete Tiffany Window Collection
The Franklin, Pennsylvania church preserves a rare full set of Tiffany windows, including one of the studio’s largest rose windows.
Air Transat Adds Geneva and Birmingham Flights for Summer 2027
Air Transat plans five new European routes for summer 2027, including first-time service to Geneva and Birmingham, plus two year-round route extensions.
Grand Hyatt Bali Review: A Family Resort Built Around Pools and Play
Grand Hyatt Bali’s pools, kids’ clubs and themed rooms make family travel easier, though some guest rooms show the resort’s age.
Apurva Kempinski Bali Review: A Family Resort That Gets the Details Right
Apurva Kempinski pairs dramatic design and strong dining with pools, beach access and practical toddler amenities. Its cliffside scale takes some planning.
JetBlue Rejects Debt Restructuring Reports as Turnaround Faces Financial Pressure
JetBlue says it has financing through 2027–28 and isn’t discussing debt restructuring, despite an $8.4 billion debt load and a wider quarterly loss.
Arden Point and Glenclyffe Trail Offers Hudson Views and Local History
Starting at Garrison station, the trail passes a vine-covered facade, Hudson River overlooks, bamboo groves and a road tied to Benedict Arnold.
American Airlines Dispatchers Approve Five-Year Contract With Immediate Raises
Nearly 600 American Airlines dispatchers and operations specialists approved a five-year contract that includes pay increases taking effect immediately.
Forest Grove’s 73-Foot Barber Pole Turns a Barbershop Joke Into a Landmark
Built in the 1970s to outsize a Texas rival, Forest Grove’s towering barber pole celebrates local humor and community spirit.
JetBlue Revenue Rises to $2.8 Billion as Third-Quarter Loss Widens
JetBlue’s Q3 revenue climbed to $2.8 billion, but its net loss widened to $257 million as fuel costs surged 85%.
Etihad Adds Calgary as Its Second Canadian Destination
Etihad’s new Abu Dhabi–Calgary service runs four times weekly, marking the first nonstop link between Calgary and the Persian Gulf.
United Adds Three International Routes From Houston This Winter
United will add service from Houston to Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela, while planning a possible return to Chihuahua next spring.
Aeromexico Adds Daily Mexico City Flights to Three U.S. Cities
Aeromexico will begin daily nonstop service to Orange County, Fort Lauderdale and Portland in January 2027, using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
EasyJet to Install Starlink Wi-Fi Across Its Fleet by Early 2028
EasyJet will begin fitting Starlink Wi-Fi on its Airbus fleet next year, with installation expected to finish by early 2028.
American Airlines CFO Says Lower Fuel Costs May Not Cut Fares
American CFO Devon May expects fares to hold if fuel prices fall, as higher fuel costs squeeze airline profits and reshape 2027 growth plans.
Laguna Pueblo Art and Fry Bread Find a Home Along Route 66
Since 1999, Laguna’s Indian Arts Center has shared Pueblo crafts and food with Route 66 travelers.
American Airlines Forecasts Higher 2026 Loss and Slower 2027 Growth
American now expects a 2026 adjusted loss of up to $1.60 per share as rising fuel costs prompt slower network growth in 2027.
Southwest Cuts 2026 Earnings Forecast as Jet Fuel Costs Climb
Southwest lowered its 2026 earnings outlook as fuel costs rose, even as the airline reported record third-quarter revenue and stronger net income.
Budapest’s Sunken Ferenc József Bridge Emerges Beneath Liberty Bridge
Low Danube levels can reveal the remains of Budapest’s Ferenc József Bridge, destroyed during the 1945 Siege of Budapest.