Ben Miller - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/ben-miller/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:19:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Ben Miller - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/ben-miller/ 32 32 103504436 United Airlines preps for busiest winter season in its history with expanded flight schedule https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-preps-for-busiest-winter-season-in-its-history-with-expanded-flight-schedule/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-preps-for-busiest-winter-season-in-its-history-with-expanded-flight-schedule Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:19:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b5ce8a7c1cb91f0500f6a2e214553ca7 United Airlines is adding flights at more than 140 airports across the country. Here are some highlights.

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]]> 836473 United Airlines beats earnings expectations after busiest Q3 ever https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-beats-earnings-expectations-after-busiest-q3-ever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-beats-earnings-expectations-after-busiest-q3-ever Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:05:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c9a3727db7c8d45dc89c7bfeda8aa694 United said it operated the busiest third quarter in company history as measured by revenue passenger volumes.

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]]> 833103 True Value files for bankruptcy protection, will sell itself to competitor https://houstonnewmedia.org/true-value-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-will-sell-itself-to-competitor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=true-value-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-will-sell-itself-to-competitor Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:59:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=46cb36f64182999c2ab6895452badc10 Chicago-based True Value has targeted an Indiana-based company for the acquisition of its business operations.

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]]> 832337 United Airlines flew a record number of Q2 passengers, reports mixed financials https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-flew-a-record-number-of-q2-passengers-reports-mixed-financials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-flew-a-record-number-of-q2-passengers-reports-mixed-financials Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:50:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=41c780d3b6bac2bfbe026d4f94815bec United Airlines flew a record number of passengers in the second quarter, also setting a record in the quarter for flying the most passengers in one day.

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]]> 796161 Walgreens plans store closures, cuts fiscal 2024 earnings guidance https://houstonnewmedia.org/walgreens-plans-store-closures-cuts-fiscal-2024-earnings-guidance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walgreens-plans-store-closures-cuts-fiscal-2024-earnings-guidance Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:55:43 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7a2a806ae1dd5e18adc57619c5801aca Walgreens will close some stores in the U.S., CEO Tim Wentworth said this week as he tries to right the fortunes of the flagging pharmacy giant.

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]]> 787448 How 10 major US airlines rank by flight delays, cancellations, baggage handling and more https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-10-major-us-airlines-rank-by-flight-delays-cancellations-baggage-handling-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-10-major-us-airlines-rank-by-flight-delays-cancellations-baggage-handling-and-more Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:56:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=38fdeb352c8f6eb9df3207eb67a1a35b Here's how the major U.S. airlines fared in the first quarter of 2024 when it came to on-time performance, cancellations, mishandled baggage and more.

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]]> 777799 Justice Department sues to break up Live Nation and Ticketmaster https://houstonnewmedia.org/justice-department-sues-to-break-up-live-nation-and-ticketmaster/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=justice-department-sues-to-break-up-live-nation-and-ticketmaster Thu, 23 May 2024 18:06:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e9fdce8eef340e520f782e35d2d52935 It is time to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster, said U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.

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]]> 772583 US airlines sue over federal fee-disclosure rules https://houstonnewmedia.org/us-airlines-sue-over-federal-fee-disclosure-rules/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=us-airlines-sue-over-federal-fee-disclosure-rules Tue, 14 May 2024 19:29:20 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1943470a66e18860f7b61ec7c59bc6e0 Airlines said the new federal rules aren't needed; the government said the rules will save travelers $500 million a year.

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]]> 768794 How United, Southwest, other airlines stack up in J.D. Power’s latest customer satisfaction survey https://houstonnewmedia.org/how-united-southwest-other-airlines-stack-up-in-j-d-powers-latest-customer-satisfaction-survey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-united-southwest-other-airlines-stack-up-in-j-d-powers-latest-customer-satisfaction-survey Thu, 09 May 2024 16:58:02 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=cc4653fe6672fd41af844aa700e9d2ad Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines both showed significant improvement this year by investing in people, according to J.D. Power.

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]]> 766538 United Airlines took a $200 million hit in Q1 due to grounding of Boeing planes https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-took-a-200-million-hit-in-q1-due-to-grounding-of-boeing-planes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-took-a-200-million-hit-in-q1-due-to-grounding-of-boeing-planes Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:20:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7e55e6fe2f3ba5778d0a593aa466f4ba United also said it's adjusting its fleet expansion plans due to production problems at Boeing and plans to add more Airbus planes to its fleet.

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]]> 753684 United revamps frequent-flyer program to allow sharing miles https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-revamps-frequent-flyer-program-to-allow-sharing-miles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-revamps-frequent-flyer-program-to-allow-sharing-miles Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:58:45 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9488f544fc48525bd2c684a84d1c575a United Airlines, in what it said is a first for a major airline, will now allow groups of up to five people to pool their miles.

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]]> 740064 Z Gallerie stores start liquidation sales following bankruptcy filing https://houstonnewmedia.org/z-gallerie-stores-start-liquidation-sales-following-bankruptcy-filing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=z-gallerie-stores-start-liquidation-sales-following-bankruptcy-filing Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:48:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d1b4f02ae530a8c8f6f6bccf4b02c912 Liquidation sales at 21 Z Gallerie stores in nine states have begun after the Southern California furniture store's parent company DirectBuy Home Improvement Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week. That includes Houston's last remaining Z Galle...

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]]> 681638 Southwest is latest airline to make changes to its frequent-flyer program https://houstonnewmedia.org/southwest-is-latest-airline-to-make-changes-to-its-frequent-flyer-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=southwest-is-latest-airline-to-make-changes-to-its-frequent-flyer-program Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:50:20 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4c417d9970331df0ce8f6c8279d4b987 Southwest Airlines Co. said this week it is making changes to its Rapid Rewards program, following the lead of Delta Air Lines’ changes last month.

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]]> 678080 United Airlines shares fall after Q4 warning about rising fuel costs, Middle East war https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-shares-fall-after-q4-warning-about-rising-fuel-costs-middle-east-war/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-shares-fall-after-q4-warning-about-rising-fuel-costs-middle-east-war Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:44:54 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1f52010ad018d348a0b7feadbed97def Despite better-than-expected Q3 earnings, shares of United Airlines fell after the carrier said possible higher fuel prices and a prolonged conflict in the Mideast would contribute to its financial picture next quarter.

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]]> 678082 United Airlines’ new boarding procedure to save 2 minutes of boarding time https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-new-boarding-procedure-to-save-2-minutes-of-boarding-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-new-boarding-procedure-to-save-2-minutes-of-boarding-time Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:52:55 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0ead4e9845515d223d0079c2ee463ebf United's new boarding procedure will affect passengers in the airline’s boarding groups 4, 5 and 6.

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]]> 676988 United Airlines unveils big Boeing, Airbus plane order https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-unveils-big-boeing-airbus-plane-order/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-unveils-big-boeing-airbus-plane-order Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:01:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=54dad808d61c5d55116bcb8e7e1be431 The order is part of United's plan to use larger airplanes on routes currently served by smaller planes.

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]]> 670849 United enacts new policies for passengers who use wheelchairs after government investigation https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-enacts-new-policies-for-passengers-who-use-wheelchairs-after-government-investigation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-enacts-new-policies-for-passengers-who-use-wheelchairs-after-government-investigation Fri, 29 Sep 2023 19:30:17 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a734def051dad0a1e151ba682f08d484 The moves come after a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation into a disability complaint filed against United by Engracia Figueroa.

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]]> 667583 United Airlines names Michael Leskinen CFO https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-names-michael-leskinen-cfo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-names-michael-leskinen-cfo Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=dfb927ad597514ac47089fb31d855ef2 Michael Leskinen will replace Gerry Laderman, who is retiring in September 2024 after working for the airline for more than 30 years.

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]]> 665149 United Airlines CFO Gerry Laderman to retire next year https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-cfo-gerry-laderman-to-retire-next-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-cfo-gerry-laderman-to-retire-next-year Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1b64fd5610e06bd6ed848fb7487aed0b The executive has worked for the Chicago airline for more than 30 years.

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]]> 607476 United Airlines seeing big surge in international travel demand https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-airlines-seeing-big-surge-in-international-travel-demand/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-airlines-seeing-big-surge-in-international-travel-demand Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:05:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9b7751dfc53fb0bff3231c53b22fed92 International travel demand is growing at twice the domestic rate, according to United Airlines executives.

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