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November 03, 2024
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Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they've been in years

A tourist takes a photo as the Acropolis’ Propylaea are seen in the background, in Athens, Greece, on June 28, 2024. Elias Marcou | Reuters Flights between the U.S. and Europe have not been this cheap in three years, when many countries were just lifting Covid-19 era rules. Fares are low even for the traditionally […]

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October 24, 2024
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Southwest and activist investor Elliott strike deal to keep CEO Bob Jordan, add six new directors

Bob Jordan, CEO of Southwest Airlines, listens to questions from media during Southwest Airlines Investor day at Southwest Airlines Headquarters on September 26, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Sam Hodde | The Washington Post | Getty Images Southwest Airlines and activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management struck a deal to avert a proxy fight in exchange […]

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September 25, 2024
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Southwest Airlines to cut service and staffing in Atlanta to slash costs

A Southwest Airlines plane takes off from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Friday, July 12, 2024.  Elijah Nouvelage | Bloomberg | Getty Images Southwest Airlines is planning to reduce service to and from Atlanta next year, cutting more than 300 pilot and flight attendant positions, according to a company memo […]