Travel Seen Improving in Past Decade: Survey
Despite delays and baggage fees, most Americans think that travel is better today than it was in 2001.
Chase Boosts British Airways Visa Offer With 100,000 Bonus Miles
British Airways and Chase Card Services just raised their bets in the bidding war over high-spending international travelers.
Fisker sues XL over hybrid cars wrecked by Superstorm Sandy
Fisker Automotive has sued XL Group Plc after being denied insurance coverage over flooding from Superstorm Sandy that destroyed 338 of its Karma plug-in hybrids, worth about $33 million, at a Port Newark, New Jersey, shipping facility.
TUI restarts Egypt trips after Germany relaxes travel advice
TUI Germany, part of Europe's largest tour operator TUI Travel , is restarting holidays to Egypt with immediate effect after the German foreign ministry relaxed its travel advice for the country.
FedEx Profit Misses Despite Shipment Growth
The package delivery company reported a second-quarter profit that fell short of expectations, even as the start of holiday shopping helped boost package volumes.
Spotify CEO: ‘Future Is Here’ with Uber Partnership
On Monday, Uber and Spotify announced a new partnership which will allow Uber customers to have their Spotify music playing in in the car.
USPS to Make Sunday Deliveries During Holiday Season
The U.S. Postal Service announced Thursday it would be delivering packages seven days a week in major cities and high-volume areas during the holiday season.
Orbital Sciences to Fulfill NASA Contract Following Explosion
The Virginia-based company says it will likely discontinue using the engines that may have caused the Antares launch failure.
Boeing Posts Higher Earnings, Raises Outlook
Boeing recorded 17% earnings growth in the third quarter and again raised its full-year outlook amid surging demand for commercial jets.
GM Recalls 269K Cars for Five Issues
GM said it is recalling 269,000 cars as part of five new recalls.
Frigid Winter Fuels Rail Shipments of Coal
Railroad companies bounced back in the second quarter, thanks in part to a rare boost from coal.
Former NYC Regulator: Uber a ‘Silicon Valley Cartel’ in Hostile Takeover
The heat is on between Uber, Lyft and the New York City taxi and limousine establishment over innovation and regulation.
Airline CEOs Getting Ready for Innovation Takeoff
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ 2014 Global Airline CEO Survey finds that as airline profits are rising, CEOs are turning their attention to the need for greater research and development.
Uber Now Costs Less Than a Taxi in NYC
If you’re looking to get around town in New York City, Uber is now less expensive than a yellow cab. The car service app has lowered its prices by 20% to compete with taxis.
Uber Offering Helicopter Rides for Independence-Day Weekend
On July 3, Uber is partnering with helicopter app Blade to offer helicopter rides from Manhattan to the Hamptons.
FedEx Tops Street Views as 4Q Profit Soars
FedEx posts better-than-expected results as it bounces back from a tough third quarter when severe weather disrupted delivery services.
UPS to Charge By Package Size
UPS will set rates for all U.S. ground shipments based on package size, following a similar move by rival shipper FedEx.
Virginia DMV Orders Lyft, Uber to Stop Operating
Residents in the D.C. area might have one less option when it comes to their commute.
Hertz to Restate 2011 Financial Results, Warns of 1Q Miss
Hertz will restate financial results from 2011, as the car rental company deals with growing accounting issues.
Travelport Worldwide Files for IPO
Airline ticketing company Travelport Worldwide Ltd, owned by private equity firm Blackstone Group LP , filed with U.S. regulators on Wednesday for an initial public offering in the United States.

















