Fox Business Briefs 6/2
JetBlue not pursuing merger with United Airlines; Consumers return to cooking at home; AI is here for plumbers and electricians.
United and JetBlue unveil partnership with cross-airline perks
United Airlines and JetBlue Airways customers will have the ability to earn and use loyalty program points and miles across the two airlines through a new partnership.
Airline passengers in Turkey who unbuckle too soon to face fines
Passengers in Turkey face fines for ignoring seatbelt sign instructions, as the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation enforces stricter rules.
Fox Business Briefs 5/28
Ford recalls over 1 million U.S. vehicles over rearview camera issue; Jeep-maker Stellantis names America boss as CEO; Macy’s cuts profit outlook; Dollywood crowned 'favorite theme park' in 2024.
Dollywood crowned 'favorite theme park' again in 2024
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee earned the title of "favorite theme park" yet again in 2024 in the National Amusement Park Historical Association's yearly survey.
Disney World makes summer visits easier for families with new ways to escape the heat
"Cool Kid Summer" at Walt Disney World highlights limited-time offerings to improve comfortability during visits when weather can be extreme.
Disney debuts 2 new family-friendly shows
Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure now showing at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios during "Cool Kid Summer," which launched on May 27, 2025.
Southwest Airlines risks losing customers over new bag policy, expert says
Southwest Airlines is ending its two bags fly free policy for every traveler on May 28
Passenger experiencing medical crisis attempts to open plane door mid-flight to Houston
A passenger's attempt to open an emergency exit forced a Houston-bound plane to divert to Seattle, where police responded to the incident.
Passenger attempts to open plane door mid-flight while experiencing in medical crisis
A plane bound for Houston was diverted to Seattle after a passenger allegedly attempted to open an emergency exit mid-flight. (via KRIV)
USAA poppy wall returns Memorial Day weekend to honor those who 'gave all for our freedom'
The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor returns to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to recognize 600,000 fallen heroes with a powerful Memorial Day tribute.
Pope childhood home up for sale to the highest bidder, but there's a snag
Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home is being put up for auction, but the Village of Dolton in Illinois is looking at ways to become its new owner.
Universal Epic Universe opens in Florida: Take an inside look
Universal Epic Universe opens in Florida, featuring five themed worlds, cutting-edge technology and unique culinary experiences, posing a challenge to Disney.
Universal Epic Universe sous chef discusses creating Isle of Berk menu
Newest Universal theme park chef discusses the menu offerings ahead of the grand opening.
Universal Epic Universe takes attractions to a whole new level
Ryan Paul, manager of ride and show engineering at Universal Creative, discusses the difference between Universal Epic Universe and other parks.
FAA slashes Newark airport flights amid mounting delays, disruptions
The FAA said it is reducing flight operations at Newark Airport due to equipment outages, staffing shortages and runway construction in order to alleviate delays and congestion.
Passenger jet aborted takeoff to avoid crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport
Federal officials are investigating after a Republic Airways jet was forced to abort its takeoff to avoid a collision with a United Airlines plane at LaGuardia Airport.
Newark Airport plagued by another radio outage as FAA issues ground delay over staffing issues
Newark Airport in New Jersey faced staffing issues and a radio outage on Monday, causing flight delays. The FAA is investigating the situation.
Hawaiian Airlines days into new policy that could cause travelers to lose out on money
Hawaiian Airlines began implementing no-show policy on May 15, causing passengers to forfeit miles or money used to book tickets for flights not boarded.
NJ Transit rail strike set to end after tentative deal reached, service to resume this week
The NJ Transit strike is expected to conclude with a tentative agreement, resuming service for 350,000 passengers following negotiated wage increases for rail engineers.