The International Brotherhood of Teamsters that represents maintenance workers including mechanics rejected United Airlines final contract offer, per a Reuters report. Teamsters and United have been discussing a new joint deal for a year and have not reached a new contract for its maintenance staff since 2010 when United merged with Continental Airlines.
United Airlines celebrated the historic signing between the U.S. and Cuba that allows commercial flights for the first time since the 1959 revolution, per an official press release. The Chicago-based company is one of many major airlines who will submit an application to the Department of Transportation to start operating U.S.-Cuba flights.
The United States and Cuba took another progressive leap toward normalizing relations on Tuesday by signing an agreement to restore regular air service between the two countries for the first time in five decades.
It’s only been a few days since global leaders and diplomats agreed on a ceasefire in Syria, but the conflict is intensifying and showing no signs of stopping soon. Violent strikes have resulted in civilian deaths and more are expected in the coming days.
The British royals have recently been the talk-of-the-town with reports claiming Kate Middleton’s third pregnancy to Prince Harry’s current relationship status. And while royal watchers are eager to know the latest scoop on their personal lives, Duchess Kate, Prince William and Prince Harry are quite busy juggling their royal engagements.
This 2016 seems to be an exciting time for Colombian cinema. As a matter of fact, a Colombian director has recently made the Oscars’ list of nominees this year.
Many Americans tourists are traveling to Cuba despite it being technically illegal until the U.S. and Cuba sign a civil aviation agreement. According to VOX Media, the agreement will be signed on Tuesday, Feb. 16, in Havana, and it will become cheaper for Americans to travel to Cuba.
The Department of Treasury has approved the first United States factory in Cuba since the 1959 revolution, per the Associated Press. The Alabama-based company led by Chief Executive Officer Horace Clemmons and co-founder Saul Berenthal will start the production of small tractors by 2017.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro chose Trade and Industry Minister Miguel Perez Abad to replace leftist sociologist Luis Salas as the country’s new economy vice president amid a severe economic crisis looming in the embattled country.
United Airlines is facing tough competition in Asia and the Pacific against two big airline carriers from the region, Qantas Airlines and Singapore Airlines. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, United is meeting their expectations in spite of Qantas Airlines' newly-formed alliance with American Airlines.
Panama City is a captivating vacation spot in Latin America. In fact, it was tagged as the most beautiful capital city in Central America. One thing that makes this country stand out is its culture which is an interesting fusion of modern America, old Spain and marketplace atmosphere of the East.
The life of a traveler is all-year-round. For those who are already starting to plan the entire year’s journeys, the winter season offers endless of opportunities for adventures. Although traversing the National Parks is an activity often reserved for the summer, the stark contrast of snow and cold is also a breathtaking sight for tourists.
What greater adventure is there than to venture to places not yet explored by men? In an era when the lines between countries are blurred and it’s easier than ever to touch down on the most beautiful places in the planet, traveling to a country that does not even exist is the ultimate undertaking.
