Students move out of their dorm at the University of Michigan on March 17, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Gregory Shamus | Getty Images Hotels near college campuses are looking to students to fill vacant rooms as the coronavirus pandemic casts uncertainty over the fall semester and demand from travelers remains depressed. From Syracuse, New
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(CNN) — Toblerone may not be the most famous chocolate brand in the world, but it’s arguably the most iconic — especially when it comes to travel. Even if you don’t know Toblerone’s name, odds are good you can recognize it just by its shape. From the other side of a busy, crowded duty-free shop,
A United Airlines plane sits on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images United Airlines on Friday said it plans to add a small amount of flights in September, staying cautious as the coronavirus pandemic continues to depress travel demand. The Chicago-based airline’s September capacity will be 37% of year-ago levels and
(CNN) — For 14 years, nothing could stop road warriors Karen Catchpole and Eric Mohl. The New York couple with a bad case of wanderlust had rattled in their trusty Silverado from the top of the Western Hemisphere in Alaska to the bottom of South America and a host of places in between on an
Delta Air Lines passenger planes are seen parked due to flight reductions made to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Birmingham, Alabama, March 25, 2020. Elijah Nouvelage | Reuters Delta Air Lines CEO on Thursday said more than 17,000 employees — close to a fifth of its staff — have chosen to
Hong Kong (CNN) — When I decided to write a story about the origins of Hong Kong bubble waffles — also known as “egg waffles” — I thought it would be easy. I was wrong. A seemingly unexceptional cheap street food found throughout the city, these snacks are crispy on the outside, while each “bubble”
A pilot walks by United Airlines planes as they sit parked at gates at San Francisco International Airport on April 12, 2020 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images United Airlines on Thursday warned it may need to furlough more pilots than previously expected as a significant rebound in travel demand remains distant. The
Many travelers are familiar with UNESCO’s World Heritage List, which include both cultural and natural sites deemed to “be of outstanding universal value” by the U.N. agency. Less is known about the organization’s List of World Heritage in Danger. This list designates 53 World Heritage sites under threat of “serious and specific dangers” due to
Inside the Gate Gourmet 110,000 square-feet facility near Dulles Int. Airport. Astrid Riecken | The Washington Post | Getty Images Three House Democrats on Wednesday slammed airline contractors that laid off more than 9,000 employees despite accepting millions in federal coronavirus aid. The lawmakers asked Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to stop aid to the companies
Dave Calhoun, Chairman of Boeing. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on Wednesday said he was “hopeful” that demand for new aircraft, devastated by the coronavirus pandemic, would start rebounding in the second half of next year. Cancellations of Boeing planes are outpacing new orders this year as airlines reel from the impact of
A year before he became President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Mark Meadows took nearly $40,000 worth of trips that were paid for by nonprofit groups and conservative advocacy organizations. Meadows, who was previously the chairman of the fiscally conservative House Freedom Caucus, and his wife, Debra, took expense-paid business trips last year to the
A Jet Blue aircraft takes off from Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, CA. Tim Rue | Bloomberg | Getty Images JetBlue Airways on Tuesday said it swung to a loss in the second quarter and forecast that revenue will fall by about 80% in the third quarter as the coronavirus pandemic promises a choppy recovery
In the years that followed the financial crisis, sales of RVs began booming. Once considered a pretty dowdy way to travel, RVs have benefited from slick industry ad campaigns, low gas prices, and a renewed interest among Americans of all ages. Data indicate first-time buyers are pouring into RV dealerships, looking for their own happy
During the economic recovery that followed the financial crisis of 2008, sales of recreational vehicles like motor homes boomed for several years. The coronavirus pandemic appears to be sparking another boom in the industry as travelers concerned about the risks of flying are packing their families into RVs and seeking out campgrounds around the country.
An employee drills holes for rivets in a frame inside a Boeing 737 fuselage during assembly at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Key Boeing supplier Spirit Aerosystems told lenders this week that the aircraft manufacturer expects sharply lower deliveries of 737 Max planes in the coming years than previously
Melonie Johnson had her work cut out for her. She only started her job as president and chief operating officer of the Borgata in Atlantic City on May 29 amid the raging coronavirus pandemic that forced casino closures across the nation. Just days earlier, the nation had been horror-struck by the police killing of unarmed
The Metropolitan Transit Authority has faced grave financial impact due to the Covid-19 pandemic, estimating $5.1 billion in lost fare and toll revenues for 2020. It projects ridership will return to pre-pandemic levels by the middle of 2024. MTA Chairman Patrick Foye joins “Squawk on the Street” to discuss. 08:51 a few seconds ago
Twitter signage at the New York Stock Exchange. Scott Eells | Bloomberg | Getty Images Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading. Whirlpool – Shares jumped more than 10% after the company’s second quarter results blew past Street estimates. The appliance maker earned $2.15 per share on an adjusted basis, which was more