Airbus orders software fix to thousands of planes due to solar radiation risk

Anthony Ha / techcrunch - Flights were delayed and cancelled globally after Airbus ordered fixes to 6,000 of its A320 series planes, according to The Guardian. The company said it’s taking action because “analysis of a recent event involving an A320 Family aircraft has revealed th…

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Google rolls out its AI ‘Flight Deals’ tool globally, adds new travel features in Search

Aisha Malik / techcrunch - To get started, users need to describe where, when, and how they want to travel. Flight Deals will then use AI to display the best bargains available.

Back to Top / Monday, November 17, 2025, 11:20 am / permalink 16047 / 6 stories in 3 months

The Apple Wallet feature I've been waiting on is finally here

John Kanellakos / pocket-lint - After previously teasing the feature to the public, Apple has officially announced the rollout of Digital ID in its Apple Wallet app for iPhone.

Back to Top / Friday, November 14, 2025, 1:21 pm / permalink 15964 / 3 stories in 3 months

Airbnb tests letting users order groceries through Instacart

Lawrence Bonk / engadget - Airbnb is testing a service in which guests can order groceries through Instacart, as reported by Bloomberg. This may not sound like a big deal at first, because guests can already use any grocery app during their stay to stock the house up with snacks. H…

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Flight delays and cancellations just hit more than 13,000 in one day with FAA mandate in effect. Will it get worse?

Michael Grothaus / fastcompany - This weekend, U.S. travelers began to feel the initial impact of flight reductions mandated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a plan designed to help compensate for the understaffing of air traffic controllers due to the ongoing government shu…

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Thousands of flights in danger of cancellation as FAA announces major cuts

Andrew J. Hawkins / theverge - The government shutdown-spurred airport chaos is about to get a whole lot worse. The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will reduce flight volumes by 10 percent across 40 major airports in response, a move that could threaten 3,000 to 4,500…

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Navan Raises $923 Million in Travel Management Platform IPO

PYMNTS / pymnts - Business travel and expense management software company Navan raised $923 million upon going public. The company’s shares opened at $22 each Thursday (Oct. 30), below an initial public offering (IPO) of $25, per a Bloomberg News report, which listed Navan…

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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5, barrels down on the Caribbean. Here's what you need to know

Chris Morris / qz - Storm could bring more than three feet of rain and winds of more than 160 mph to Jamaica. Here's what to expect

Back to Top / Monday, October 27, 2025, 12:21 pm / permalink 15464 / 5 stories in 4 months

Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and other airports after apparent cyberattack

Anthony Ha / techcrunch - Travelers at major European airports including Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin faced significant delays this weekend following what Collins Aerospace described as a “cyber-related incident.”

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H-1B chaos exposes administration's immigration philosophy

Marcus Schuler / implicator - Trump's $100K H-1B fee sparked weekend chaos as workers abandoned vacations to race back to the US. The confusion revealed a deliberate shift toward class-based immigration favoring wealth over skills—and competitors are watching.

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Delta Offers Sunnier Revenue Forecast Based on Travel Demand

PYMNTS / pymnts - Delta Air Lines has reaffirmed its earnings forecast based on ongoing travel demand. The company made this announcement Thursday (Sept. 11), while also raising its projections for third quarter revenue through September, from 0% to 4% growth to 2% to 4%. …

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Uber will add Blade’s helicopters to its platform as early as 2026

Sean O'Kane / techcrunch - The move comes just one month after Uber partner Joby acquired Blade's passenger business.

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Heathrow Terminal Incident Forces Partial Closure and Evacuation

Heathrow Airport faced an unexpected incident that led to one terminal being partially closed and evacuated while emergency services scrambled to manage the situation. Investigations are underway as officials work to restore normal operations amid travel disruptions.

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Hurricane Erin Threatens U.S. East Coast with Life‐Threatening Waves

Hurricane Erin is rapidly approaching the U.S. East Coast, prompting officials to brace for extreme weather and life‐threatening ocean conditions. One report highlights authorities’ alerts while another warns of potential 100‐foot waves, underscoring the dangerous nature of this storm as residents prepare for severe disruptions.

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Google launches AI-powered tool to help find deals on flights

Vincent Lin / mobilesyrup - Google is launching its new AI flight search tool dubbed ‘Flight Deals.’ This tool aims to improve the travel planning experience for flexible travellers looking to save money on their next trip. Instead of scrolling through countless dates and destinatio…

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Google Launches AI-Powered Flight Deals Search in Canada

John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Google is adding a new AI-powered feature to Google Flights called Flight Deals, aimed at travellers who just want the cheapest trip without endless date and destination searches. Instead of manually adjusting filters, you can type something like “week-lo…

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Apple Maps now helps cyclists navigate Hong Kong and Taiwan streets

appleinsider - Cyclists in Hong Kong and Taiwan can now tap into Apple Maps for safer, bike-friendly routes.Apple Maps adds cycling directions for Hong Kong and TaiwanCycling directions made their debut in iOS 14. The feature offers bike-friendly routes and details you …

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United Airlines IT Glitch Resolved, Flights Resume After Grounding Issues

United Airlines experienced a disruptive IT malfunction that forced the grounding of flights across major US airports, prompting widespread travel delays. After persistent technical difficulties, the airline resolved the issue and resumed its flight operations, restoring normal service. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the carrier’s system management.

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Apple Park Visitor Center's Rooftop Terrace is Temporarily Closed

Joe Rossignol / macrumors - If you are planning to head to the Apple Park Visitor Center this month, be aware that the rooftop terrace will be temporarily closed.Apple says the rooftop terrace will be receiving some unspecified "improvements," and it will be closed until Monday, Sep…

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