State hires firm to figure out economic impact of implementing truck tolls in different ways
The state has hired an economic forecasting firm to figure out how implementing Gov. Gina Raimondo's proposal to toll large commercial trucks in a variety of ways could affect the economy.
US traffic tie-ups rebound to an all-time high, thanks in part to better economy
More jobs and cheaper gasoline come with a big, honking downside: U.S. roads are more clogged than ever now that the recession is in the rearview mirror.
Fliers in certain markets are seeing bargain flights as fare wars make a limited return
Airline fare wars are making a comeback.
Global nightmare: China's economy is weakening; Beijing policymakers may have lost their touch
China is exporting something new to the world economy: Fear.
Shares of regional airline Republic plunge on warning about pilot shortage, flight disruptions
Republic Airways is warning the biggest U.S. airlines that the regional service it provides for them may be disrupted because of a pilot shortage and labor dispute.
Southwest Airlines meets 2Q earnings expectations, misses revenue forecasts
Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) on Thursday reported second-quarter profit of $608 million.
AP Analysis: Many US airports dominated by 1 or 2 airlines, often leading to higher fares
The wave of consolidation that swept the U.S. airline industry has markedly reduced competition at many of the nation's major airports, and passengers appear to be paying the price in higher fares and fees, an Associated Press analysis has found.
Justice Department investigating potential collusion among some airlines to keep fares high
A document obtained by The Associated Press shows the Justice Department is investigating whether airlines are colluding to grow at a slower pace as part of an effort to keep airfares high.
Analysts pan Southwest Airlines' plan to speed up expansion; airline stocks fall
Southwest Airlines Co. is speeding up its planned growth, which worries analysts, and American Airlines says profit margins will probably fall next year.
With the sector awash in cars, shares of rental companies spike on Hertz plans to cut back
The difference between the airline and rental car industries extends beyond the altitude at which travel occurs.
Fliers see cheaper tickets this summer domestically and to Europe; Hawaii 10 percent lower
After years of steadily-rising airfare, travelers this summer can expect a tiny bit of relief — a really tiny bit.
State oil firm's corruption scandal gets in way of Brazil's dreams to tap big fields offshore
Oil was to have been Brazil's "passport to the future," but the grand dreams tied to state company Petrobras have been brought to a screeching halt not only by falling crude prices, but by a crisis of its own making.
As China goes on holiday for Lunar New Year, business and cultural impact felt globally
Decades ago the Chinese New Year holiday, also known as Spring Festival, had little impact outside of China.
Airline stocks fall after revenue ratio dips at Southwest, fuel forecast rises at American
Airline stocks fell Monday after oil prices rose again and Southwest and American each reported weakness in a key revenue figure.
US airline stocks fall after Delta reports decline in key January revenue figure
Airline stocks fell Tuesday after Delta reported that a key revenue figure for January declined more sharply than expected due to winter storms and weaker international business.
Shares of Hawaiian Holdings fall after airline forecasts 1Q decline in key revenue figure
Shares of Hawaiian Airlines' parent fell sharply in extended trading Thursday after the company said a key revenue measure would decline in the first quarter.
Revenue from increasing deliveries of commercial aircraft boost Boeing's 4Q profit 20 percent
Boeing Co. says fourth-quarter profit is up 20 percent as it delivered more commercial planes, offsetting weakness in the defense business.
The immense cost of keeping up during the holidays sets UPS back; cuts outlook for the year
The huge cost of ensuring timely deliveries cost UPS during the holidays and the shipping company is now cutting its outlook for the year.
Cheaper jet fuel, strong demand expected to boost airline profits even higher in 2015
Leaders of United and Southwest gave an upbeat forecast for 2015 that combined strong travel demand and cheaper fuel.
From baller to small business owners: NFL players find second careers as entrepreneurs
As Eddie George neared the end of his nine seasons in the NFL, the running back began pondering his next play.