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Breeze Airways, the U.S. startup airline founded by JetBlue’s David Neeleman, is preparing to spread its wings beyond domestic skies. The carrier announced Thursday that it will begin international service early next year, marking a major milestone as it enters its fifth year of operations. Sun Destinations First
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American Express on Thursday unveiled a major refresh of its flagship Platinum credit card, raising the annual fee to $895—up 29% from the current $695—but pairing the increase with expanded perks valued at $3,500 per year. The company said both consumer and business versions of the Platinum
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Waymo has taken a major step toward expanding its self-driving ride-hailing service in the Bay Area. The company announced that it has secured a Testing and Operations Pilot Permit to begin operating at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), one of the busiest travel hubs in the United States. The permit,
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Lyft riders in Atlanta can now hail a self-driving vehicle through the app, marking the first commercial rollout of the company’s partnership with autonomous vehicle startup May Mobility. The pilot program, which began this week, represents Lyft’s latest effort to gain ground in the increasingly competitive robotaxi market.
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Amazon-owned Zoox has officially opened its futuristic robotaxi rides to the public in Las Vegas — and for now, they’re free. The company, which has been developing its custom-built autonomous vehicles for more than six years, announced Wednesday that anyone over 18 can now hail one of its driverless cars
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Travelers in and around New York City and parts of Southern Europe may soon find a new option on their Uber app: helicopters. Joby Aviation, the California-based electric air taxi startup, announced Wednesday that helicopters operated by Blade Air Mobility will be bookable on Uber as early as 2026. While
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Waymo has secured approval to serve its first airport in California, San Jose Mineta International, marking a major milestone in the company’s long-running push to integrate robotaxis into airport travel. The Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company announced Thursday that it will begin testing at the airport in the coming months,
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JetBlue is taking a different path in the race to upgrade in-flight internet. While many major airlines have partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink, JetBlue announced Thursday that it will instead turn to Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites to deliver free Wi-Fi to passengers beginning in 2027. Faster Speeds, New Partner
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Google is expanding the role of its Translate app from a simple translation tool into a more dynamic language learning platform. The company announced that it is rolling out AI-powered practice lessons and live translation features, powered by its Gemini models, aimed at helping users learn, practice, and communicate more
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Alaska Airlines is making a bold move into the lucrative world of high-end travel rewards. The carrier, which acquired Hawaiian Airlines last year, announced the launch of a new premium credit card and a combined loyalty program called Atmos—both designed to compete head-on with the industry’s biggest players.
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Private members’ club giant Soho House & Co is set to go private after striking a takeover deal worth around $2.7 billion with a consortium of investors led by New York-based hotel group MCR Hotels. The agreement will see shareholders receive $9 per share, valuing the London-founded hospitality brand
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It seems like Google is determined to weave AI into every corner of its product lineup — and now, it’s aiming to change the way you search for airfare. On Thursday, the company announced Flight Deals, a new AI-powered feature for Google Flights designed for travelers who know they want