JetBlue pushes out CEO Neeleman
JetBlue pushes out CEO Neeleman — The budget carrier replaced David Neeleman, 47, with president and chief operating officer Dave Barger, 49, effective immediately. (Reuters)
Southwest CEO cites declining travel demand — The chief executive of Southwest Airlines Co. said Wednesday there is “growing evidence” that a slowing U.S. economy is dampening travel demand, which will make it tough for the discount carrier to achieve its earnings target for the year. (AP)
Northwest claims creditors approve reorganization plan — Northwest Airlines said on Wednesday that its creditors approved its reorganization plan, another key step in its plan to emerge from bankruptcy protection next month. (AP)
A travel destination with heart — Jackson, N.H., is opening its doors, bedrooms, and restaurants to welcome guests living with multiple sclerosis to enjoy a special free week of relaxation, rest, workshops, networking and socialization. More than 10 country inns, bed and breakfasts and grand hotels will host individuals living with multiple sclerosis. (Today)
A lost ticket mystery — DeeVon Quirolo’s airline tickets are missing. But instead of honoring her reservation, Quirolo’s airline forces her to buy an expensive walk-up fare from Key West, Fla., to Washington, D.C. Who’s responsible for the lost paper ticket — and who should pay for Quirolo’s new one? (Christopher Elliott on Tripso)
Ryanair ends practice of quoting prices without taxes, fees — Ryanair, Europe’s fastest-growing airline that pioneered the practice of offering “free flights plus tax,” announced Wednesday it has begun selling all of its tickets with required taxes and fees included in the advertised price. (AP)
NYC taxi cabs offer high-tech hardware — To taxi officials, the touch-screen monitors popping up in cabs help passengers make the most of the 13 New York minutes spent on an average ride. (AP)
To showcase destination weddings, Vermont town gives one away — For Kristin Petty and Dan Kelleher: Their dream wedding is on the house, paid for by perfect strangers in a place they’ve never been. The New York couple beat out 119 others in an online essay contest organized by merchants in this small Vermont town to win a “free” wedding valued at $40,000. On Sept. 1, they’ll tie the knot in an outdoors ceremony in front of 100 family members and friends. (AP)
Forest Service buys Badlands ranch — The U.S. Forest Service has completed the purchase of an historic Badlands ranch in a $5.3 million deal, the federal Agriculture Department said Monday. (AP)
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