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United Airlines said Wednesday it is preparing to furlough 16,370 workers on Oct. 1 as the coronavirus pandemic continues to devastate the airline industry. Chicago-based United had over 90,000 employees before the pandemic brought the industry to a near standstill in March and had warned in July that 36,000 jobs were at risk of involuntary …

United Airlines says it listened to customers and is dropping an unpopular $200 fee for most people who change a ticket for travel within the United States. “When we hear from customers about where we can improve, getting rid of fees is often the top request,” United CEO Scott Kirby said in a video posted …

The Oscars are coming up. No more February. Now almost May. But so what and who cares and why? Nobody’s seen nothing no place. They’re coming up for what? The last flick anybody saw in a movie theater starred Shirley Temple. Some predictions op called GoldDerby — about which who knows or cares or who …

American Airlines said Tuesday its workforce will shrink by 40,000, including 19,000 involuntary cuts, in October as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh on air travel, unless the government extends aid for airline employee payrolls. Airlines received $25 billion in US government stimulus funds in March meant to cover payrolls and protect jobs through September. …

It’s the Park-ed Hyatt. In light of countless singers canceling their gigs due to the coronavirus, one enterprising Tennessee RV firm has devised a novel way to stay afloat — by renting celebrities’ idle tour buses to the public. “We had to pivot our business,” said Joey Hemphill, co-owner of Nashville’s Hemphill Brothers, which has …

Delta Air Lines has doubled its staffing to handle revamped pre-flight “pit stops” for deeper cleaning and wants to ensure that tray tables and restroom door handles are germ-free with a new testing process, an executive told Reuters. Airlines’ efforts to reassure travelers of their safety during the pandemic have spurred a behind-the-scenes scramble to …

A Sag Harbor resort found a solution for families that plan to postpone their return to the city — and a way to bolster the hotel’s bottom line during the off-season. Baron’s Cove, facing the picturesque village marina, has launched what it calls “A Key to the Hamptons: A Private Harborview Retreat.” Guests can book …

American Airlines will drop flights to 15 smaller US cities in October when a federal requirement to serve those communities ends. The airline blamed low demand during the coronavirus pandemic, which has triggered a massive slump in air travel. Airlines and their labor unions are seeking billions in taxpayer relief. American said its schedule covering …

Delta Air Lines said Thursday it will continue blocking middle seats through at least Jan. 6, covering the key holiday season, but will raise the cap on the number of passengers on its flights in October. Delta had previously said it would block middle seats and limit overall seating capacity at 60 percent on each …

Short-term home rental company Airbnb on Wednesday confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, setting the stage for one of the marquee stock market debuts of the year. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the IPO have not yet been determined, the company …