FOX Business Briefs 8/22
Google wins $10 billion cloud contract from Meta; Ross Stores sales show shoppers are looking for discounts; Chili’s pays fat bonuses to staff after record-setting sales; Las Vegas struggles with summer tourism slump.
Pittsburgh International CEO: We are building the future of airport terminals in the US
Pittsburgh International CEO Christina Cassotis opens up about the airport's expansion and modernization to improve traveler experience on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Air Canada reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, to resume operations
Air Canada's flight attendant union reached a tentative agreement with the country's largest airline, after a multi-day strike that temporarily halted operations.
Air Canada strike continues as flight attendants reject government return-to-work order
Air Canada flight attendants defied a government order to end their strike, forcing cancellation of 240 flights and stranding over 100,000 passengers nationwide.
Air Canada strike grounds flights, causing travel chaos for 130,000 passengers
Air Canada cabin crew walked off the job early Saturday, grounding hundreds of flights and stranding thousands of passengers forced to seek alternatives or stay put.
Business travel surges as companies prioritize face-to-face meetings
Companies are bringing employees back into their offices and sending them on the road. The newly-launched Navan Business Travel Index shows business travel jumped 15% year-over-year since 2023.
JetBlue expands Florida service, adds more international routes
JetBlue announces new winter flights to Vero Beach and Daytona Beach from Boston and New York, plus expanded service to the Caribbean from hubs in Florida.
Fall is now a peak travel season, expert says
Virtuoso Vice President of Global Public Relations Misty Belles on her outlook for travel bookings.
Spirit Airlines warns it may not survive another year
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines expresses substantial doubt about continuing operations within 12 months after debt restructuring and bankruptcy exit.
United Airlines resumes operations after widespread tech system error stops flights
A technical issue forced United Airlines to hold all mainline flights at departure airports on Wednesday evening, sparking travel chaos across the U.S.
Airbnb apologizes after 'superhost' allegedly used AI-doctored photos to claim $16K in fake damages
A London woman received an Airbnb refund after proving a Manhattan host submitted AI-manipulated photos to support false $16,000 damage claims.
Four killed after medical transport plane crashes in Navajo Nation in Arizona
A small medical transport plane crashed in Chinle, Arizona, on Tuesday while traveling to pick up a patient, killing four people on the aircraft.
Passengers aboard luxury cruise ship left adrift for hours after power failure near Italian coast
Passengers aboard Celebrity Cruises Constellation endured a power outage near the Italian coast Saturday, losing air conditioning and electricity for a couple hours.
Orlando sees organic growth as city celebrates major milestone
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer emphasizes homegrown businesses and culinary destinations as the city transforms from tourism-focused to diversified economic hub.
Nicole Kidman joins Prince Harry, Meghan Markle escaping to luxe hideway that's angering locals: report
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are just a few celebrities who have turned to Portugal as their go-to vacation spot.
Disney World ferry boat crashes into dock during rough weather: 'A lot of people screaming'
On Wednesday, a ferry boat at Walt Disney World crashed into a dock during rough weather.
What is behind the interest in the RV rental market?
RVShare CEO Jon Gray joins ‘Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street’ to discuss changes in the RV industry.
Delta denies using AI to set flight prices after facing congressional criticism from lawmakers
Delta Air Lines tells lawmakers it doesn't use AI for personalized ticket pricing, only for demand forecasting and market analysis through Fetcherr partnership.
Delta flight diverted to Minneapolis after severe turbulence, leaving 25 people on board hospitalized
Delta said 25 people were hospitalized after a flight from Salt Lake City made an emergency landing in Minneapolis due to severe turbulence.
United Airlines, JetBlue partnership gets Trump admin clearance to fly
DOT reviewed a United Airlines and JetBlue partnership after Spirit Airlines opposed the deal, with seven daily round-trip flights planned for JFK airport.