Yayoi Kusama dies at 97
The avant-garde artist was widely regarded as the most famous living artist in the world at the time of her passing.
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American Airlines adds 3 new European destinations in 7-route expansion
The new routes are part of a broader push to improve profitability and passenger experience relative to Delta and United.
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United Airlines takes delivery of Airbus A321XLR, plans international routes
United's new long-range narrowbody aircraft will enable ambitious transatlantic routes, while a separate domestic aircraft is delayed.
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Airlines expand business class with ultra-premium super suites
British Airways, American Airlines, and other carriers are introducing even more exclusive cabin tiers on long-haul aircraft.
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Carl Icahn's JetBlue board picks resign as his stake shrinks
Icahn's activist campaign at JetBlue has not yielded the same results as his efforts at Southwest, with the stock continuing to decline.
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Google launches agentic hotel booking tool in AI Mode
Google's automated hotel booking tool arrives nine months after being teased, with the company betting on a better outcome than the shuttered Book on Google.
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Airline seatback screens make a comeback on US carriers
Multiple US airlines are reversing earlier decisions to eliminate seatback entertainment screens, a rare win for passengers.
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Frontier Airlines revamps elite status and mileage earning for 2027
Frontier lowers the Elite Diamond threshold but cuts earning rates for basic fares and noncardholders.
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Google's purchase of Spirit Airlines data faces opposition from flight attendants
Spirit says it is working with a third party to scrub personal information before the data transaction is approved.
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State Department proposes expanding online passport renewals to Americans overseas
A new proposed rule would lift restrictions on domestic online renewal eligibility and extend the service to Americans abroad.
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UK airports hit record quarter but traffic shifts from Gulf routes to European leisure
A record quarter for UK airports masks a major reshuffle as Gulf traffic collapsed and low-cost European routes surged.
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Marriott heading for 100 cities in India, CEO says country must tell its story better
India's inbound tourism challenges remain acute despite the hotel giant's expansion plans, according to Marriott's CEO.
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Hotelbeds shrinking margins signal challenges for hotel distribution
The dominant independent bed bank's results show that scale alone no longer protects its economics.
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Prism (Motel 6 owner) annual report ahead of IPO reveals tech-powered strategy
The India-operated hospitality platform has built a more sophisticated company than Oyo of its first IPO attempt, focusing on technology and hotel economics.
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Cheval bets on long-stay guests to ride out Dubai demand slump
Cheval is counting on domestic demand in Dubai, though S&P does not expect a recovery until 2027.
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Porsche unveils new entry-level 911 Challenge race car
The 911 Challenge fills the void left by the discontinued 718 Cayman GT4 RS as Porsche's new accessible track model.
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Acura CEO says planned reinvention critical to future, Nexera Vision previews design language
Acura's upcoming three-year transformation is vital for the brand, with the Nexera concept signaling its new design direction.
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Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. relist LA home for $10 million with price cut
The Hollywood couple's Brentwood residence returns to market with a $550,000 reduction from its previous ask.
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