Absent Dem lawmaker sits on committee handling bills affecting his employer, Hawaiian Airlines
A Hawaii Democrat who has been absent from Congress for months has a special arrangement with Hawaiian Airlines to continue to earn a living as pilot, while helping the airlines' priorities in Washington, according to a new report.
CDC extending travel mask mandate 15 more days
The CDC is extending the mandate for the second time since March
Boeing says 141 jet orders in limbo amid war in Ukraine
Boeing Co. on Tuesday moved orders for 141 of its airplanes into accounting limbo due to the war in Ukraine and international sanctions against Russia, meaning it no longer expects the jets to be delivered.
JetBlue, Spirit cancel hundreds of weekend flights due to staffing woes, bad weather
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines were forced to cancel and delay a slew of flights over the weekend due to ongoing staffing woes and bad weather that impacted operations.
Russia threatens legal action if forced into sovereign debt default
Russia will take legal action if the West tries to force it to default on its sovereign debt, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov told the pro-Kremlin Izvestia newspaper on Monday, sharpening Moscow's tone in its financial wrestle with the West.
JetBlue, Alaska trim schedules as airlines attempt smoother summer
Major airlines have announced they will be cutting down on flight numbers as labor shortages continue.
Disney corporate president says next generation 'queerer,' company must 'get with it'
Disney corporate President Karey Burke told company staff that Generation Z is “30-40% queerer” than previous generations, according to video of a company video call.
Republicans condemn 'outspoken attack' by Disney on Florida's new parental rights law in letter to CEO
A group of House Republicans have called on Disney CEO Bob Chapek to take back his "antagonistic" comments against Florida's parental rights law and to stop "cowering to a small political minority."
House set to approve more COVID relief for restaurants, including businesses tied to Disney
The House of Representatives is slated to vote Thursday on another round of coronavirus relief aid for restaurants that proponents say is still needed to keep small businesses afloat two years into the pandemic, but critics have panned as an unnecessary government handout.
The Weeknd demands Kanye West’s $8.5M Coachella paycheck, threatens to back out if fee not met: report
The “Blinding Lights” crooner is demanding he be paid the same money as Kanye West — $8.5 million, plus $500,000 for production fees.
Disney to allow Mickey Mouse to hug park visitors again, after years of social distancing
Disney fans wanting to get up close and personal with their favorite characters will soon be able to do so again.
JetBlue offers to buy Spirit Airlines for about $3.6 billion cash
JetBlue Airways offered to buy Spirit Airlines for roughly $3.6 billion in cash, the budget airline announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Disney shareholder tells CEO Chapek to stop wasting money on 'political crusades'
A Disney shareholder is speaking out against the company's involvement in Florida politics by actively opposing the Republican-led "Parental Rights in Education" bill championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Sen. Marshall says Disney should have focused on reopening schools, not promoting a 'radical' agenda
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., is criticizing Disney for being too "woke" for its opposition to a Florida parental rights bill, saying the company should have focused on finding ways to return children to school rather than promoting a “radical, unscientific" agenda.
Florida revoking Disney's self-governing status marks 'major shift' for state: Gov. DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state views Disney's attempt to impose 'woke ideology' as a significant threat.
Heritage Action calls out Disney: 'It really is a woke world after all'
The leader of an influential conservative organization is joining the chorus of critics blasting Disney for being too "woke" for its opposition to a parental rights bill in Florida championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
CDC lifts travel warning for the cruise industry two years into pandemic
The CDC lifted its travel warning for cruises on Wednesday after two years of shifting advisories, lawsuits, and criticism from industry leaders who accused the agency of heavy-handed regulations.
JetBlue to add 5K jobs in NYC as Big Apple aims to rebuild tourism industry disrupted by COVID
JetBlue on Monday said it would be adding 5,000 new jobs in New York City as the Big Apple aims to rebuild its thriving tourist industry disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Austin airport sends out fuel shortage alert amid 'increased flight activity'
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sent out a fuel shortage alert on Monday and warned passengers to arrive at least two hours early as the Texas capitol deals with an influx of travelers.
Florida Republicans condemn 'woke' Disney, urge more boycotts by conservatives against the 'activist machine'
Florida GOP members of Congress railed against Disney for advocating against the Republican-led "Parental Rights in Education" bill and signaled that the Orlando vacation destination may see boycotts from conservatives for its political activism.


















