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Alaska Airlines offers to help transport individuals, families from Afghanistan within the US
Alaska Airlines is offering to operate military charter flights to help transport families and individuals from Afghanistan once they...
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Aug 29, 20211 min read


World’s first crewless and green cargo ships: how they could usher in a new age for shipping freigh
The world’s first autonomous electric cargo ship is set to commence operations in Norway this year. The Yara Birkeland is powered by a...
icarussmith20
Aug 28, 20212 min read


Covid Shots for U.S. Flights Should Be Next Step
Two of the biggest U.S. airlines are taking aggressive measures to ensure that as many employees as possible are inoculated against...
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Aug 28, 20215 min read


Direct Relief, FedEx Deliver Critical Aid to Haiti
As doctors and nurses on the frontlines treat those affected by the deadly earthquake in Haiti, Direct Relief is working with FedEx to...
icarussmith20
Aug 27, 20212 min read


How Amtrak's CEO Plans to Spend $66 Billion
Congress is nearing passage of the largest investment in public transit ever. About $66 billion of that money is slated to go to Amtrak,...
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Aug 27, 202110 min read


Who’s really feeling the shipping cost squeeze?
Another week, another surge in shipping costs. But just how big has the surge been? It all depends on who you ask. Over the past seven...
icarussmith20
Aug 27, 20213 min read


Southwest Airlines cuts flights to fix operational challenges
Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) will run fewer flights through the end of the year in a bid to fix issues that disrupted operations this...
icarussmith20
Aug 27, 20211 min read


What’s causing the current trade imbalance?
In June, the United States growing trade deficit hit a new height; $75 billion. The airwaves have long been filled with politicians,...
icarussmith20
Aug 26, 20214 min read


NY-NJ Rail Tunnel Work Will Ramp Up in 2022, Amtrak CEO Says
Amtrak Chief Executive Officer Bill Flynn said Wednesday that construction on the proposed Gateway rail tunnel between New York and New...
icarussmith20
Aug 26, 20211 min read


The FAA released an ominous video with sounds of screaming passengers to warn people against unruly
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a video Tuesday to warn travelers against unruly behavior on flights, and used audio...
icarussmith20
Aug 26, 20212 min read


The world's third busiest container port is back but the shipping crisis isn't over yet
One coronavirus case was all it took to shut down a critical part of the world's third busiest container port. Now, the Meishan terminal...
icarussmith20
Aug 26, 20212 min read


FedEx, Lowe's offer aid to Tennessee flood victims
FedEx and Lowe's are offering assistance to Tennesee communities that were pummeled by 17 inches of rain in less than 24 hours last...
icarussmith20
Aug 26, 20211 min read


Breaking: Delta Ups Airbus A321neo Order To 155 Aircraft
Delta has increased its Airbus A321 order commitments by 30 aircraft. The airline now has 155 outstanding orders for aircraft from...
icarussmith20
Aug 25, 20212 min read


UPS mandates COVID-19 vaccination for employees in some U.S. locations
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) said on Tuesday it would require employees in certain U.S. locations to be vaccinated when they return...
icarussmith20
Aug 25, 20211 min read


Maersk spends $1.4 billion on ships that can run on ‘carbon neutral’ methanol
Danish firm Maersk said Tuesday it is ordering eight large, ocean-going vessels able to run on what it called “carbon neutral methanol.”...
icarussmith20
Aug 25, 20212 min read


Unruly passengers risk flight safety, FAA warns
Federal authorities want passengers to know that thousands of violent outbursts on commercial flights are not only a problem for flight...
icarussmith20
Aug 25, 20212 min read


What Do U.S. Airlines Have To Do With Afghanistan?
As American Troops start to depart from Afghanistan, following two decades in the country, chaos has unfolded as the Taliban entered...
icarussmith20
Aug 24, 20213 min read


How Airline and Hotel Vaccine Requirements for Staff Will Impact Travelers
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on and the highly contagious Delta variant continues to spread, more and more companies in the travel...
icarussmith20
Aug 24, 20216 min read


American, Southwest airlines begin evacuating Afghan refugees
Major air carriers American and Southwest airlines on Monday joined the Afghan evacuation effort, freeing up parts of their fleets to aid...
icarussmith20
Aug 24, 20211 min read


Delta airlines to waive change fees caused by California's Caldor, Dixie wildfire threats
The threat of wildfires has forced one major airline to issue travel waivers for passengers forced to reschedule their trips. Delta...
icarussmith20
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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