Emirates has been fined $1.8 million by the US for conducting flights over restricted regions, while JetBlue Airways was permitted to sell seats on these flights under a code-sharing agreement, sparking scrutiny and regulatory review.
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UPS to Sell Coyote Logistics to RXO for Staggering $1 Billion
UPS said that RXO will purchase its Coyote Logistics subsidiary for $1.025 billion. A United Parcel Service (UPS) driver leaves with his truck from a UPS facility that is delivering vaccines to Washington, DC, and Maryland areas March 15, 2021 in Landover, Maryland.
Alaska Airlines, Flight Attendants Union Achieve 'Record' Tentative Labor Agreement
Alaska Airlines and its flight attendants' union have reached a historic tentative labor agreement, marking the end of a prolonged period without new contracts and pending approval by union leadership and membership.
American Airlines Suspends Employees Involved in Removal of Black Passengers Due to False Body Odor Complaint
American Airlines has placed several workers on leave after removing Black passengers from a flight in Phoenix due to a complaint of body odor.
WestJet Starts Canceling Flights as It Prepares for Strike by Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
WestJet has started canceling and consolidating flights in preparation for a potential strike by aircraft maintenance engineers and other tech operations employees.
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Coach USA, the company behind Megabus and several commuter bus lines in the US and Canada, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware.
The union representing WestJet mechanics announced that 97% of its members voted to reject a tentative agreement with the airline, prompting concern.
The UK airport bosses are disappointed with the return of the 100ml liquid limit, saying that the Department for Transport didn't give them enough time to prepare.
Elon Musk announced on social media that Tesla won't launch a refreshed Model Y this year, opting instead for continuous vehicle improvements.
NASA has awarded seven companies a $1.5 million contract each to develop plans and strategies for the restored Mars Sample Return mission.
Tesla has introduced a navigation software update in China by partnering with Baidu, a Chinese company, to improve safety and the driving experience.
Starbucks will partner with Grubhub to provide home delivery of its coffee and beverages in select US areas.
SpaceX’s Starship successfully completed its fourth flight test, making it one step closer to becoming useful for NASA’s Artemis program, while Boeing’s Starliner reached the International Space Station despite suffering multiple helium leaks.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has threatened to reimpose a travel ban on American Airlines after eight Black men were removed from a flight last month.
