United Airlines plans to resume flights using Boeing 777s with Pratt & Whitney engines
The comments come just two months after United removed all 52 Boeing 777-200 plans powered by Pratt & Whitney 4000 series engines from its flight schedule due to a catastrophic engine failure in one of its planes.
One of largest casino projects on Vegas Strip sets opening
One of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip has set a date to open, after more than seven years of planning and building.
Royal Caribbean CEO 'optimistic' cruises could resume by mid-summer
Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain expressed optimism Monday that cruise lines will be able to resume operations this summer, more than one year after the industry effectively shut down in the coronavirus pandemic.
NY bar and restaurant hours extended to midnight
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that the 11 p.m. curfew in place for bars and restaurants would be extended an hour effective April 19.
Americans are being paid 'more money' to stay unemployed: Moore
Economist Stephen Moore discusses why some Americans are choosing to remain unemployed on 'Varney & Co.'
Las Vegas hotels hiring hundreds as travel confidence returns
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, many are starting to feel safe enough to start traveling again. The Las Vegas Strip is already seeing that demand and hotels are needing to hire more staff, and fast.
Southwest Airlines makes rewards points less valuable overnight
Southwest's decision to devalue airline rewards points overnight isn’t flying with travelers.
Analyst skeptical that air travel will ever rebound to pre-pandemic rates: 'Not by a long shot'
American Airlines announced Wednesday that it expects to fly at more than 90% of pre-pandemic seat capacity on domestic flights this summer, but travel analyst and Boyd Group International President Mike Boyd is skeptical that the industry will ever fully rebound.
United to resume pre-pandemic boarding process
United will reinstate its group boarding system
GOP senators introduce CRUISE Act to jumpstart post-COVID cruise operations
Republican Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio of Florida, as well as Dan Sullivan of Alaska, on Tuesday introduced legislation to jumpstart cruise operations.
Miami mayor says docked cruises affect 'the local economy tremendously'
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez stressed on Tuesday that the continued shutdown of the cruise industry has affected tourism in Miami and, in turn, the local economy.
NY Restaurant owner slams governor, mayor for current COVID restrictions, including curfew extension
Bobby Van's Steakhouse owner Joseph Smith blasted the New York City extension of the 11 p.m. curfew, and said he is looking forward "to getting a new mayor and possibly a new governor.”
Biden to urge companies to invest in Mexico, Central America to curb migration
The Biden administration plans to curb illegal immigration at the U.S. southern border by asking private companies to invest in Mexico and Central America, according to a report.
Avelo Airlines CEO aims to 'inspire travel' amid COVID pandemic with lower fares
Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy on his low-cost carrier that will only fly to small service airports.
Airlines pull Boeing Max jets from service over electrical issue
U.S. airlines, including American, United and Alaska, are pulling Boeing Max jets from their fleets after Boeing reported an electrical issue with the planes.
Boeing: Possible electrical issue in some 737 Max aircraft
Boeing has told 16 of its customers to address a possible electrical issue in group of 737 Max aircraft before using them further.
Real-life ‘Jurassic Park’ could probably be built ‘if we wanted to,’ Elon Musk’s Neuralink partner says
Elon Musk's business partner and Neuralink co-founder, Max Hodak, told fans in a tweet that they "could probably build jurassic park if we wanted to" with "maybe 15 years of breeding and engineering to get super exotic novel species."
United Airlines workers protest potential layoffs after $7.7 billion federal bailout
United Airlines catering workers protested the airline's plans to lay off workers despite receiving $7.7 billion in total federal bailout funds since last year.
DeSantis sues CDC over lack of cruise ship guidance
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the state of Florida is suing the federal government over a failure to lift restrictions on cruise ships as the U.S. stages its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
O.J. Simpson's defamation lawsuit against Vegas hotel is 'resolved,' lawyer says
O.J. Simpson reportedly settled his defamation suit against The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.



















