Topic: JetBlue Airways Corporation

20 ways to save on your summer vacation

Your summer vacation doesn't have to break the bank.  By being flexible in your travel plans, checking multiple sites for deals, and dining out less, you can save a bundle on your getaway.

'Fox Mole' ousted: Whistle-blowing hero or disloyal self-promoter?

The Fox Mole, an insider who wrote horrible things about Fox News, has been identified and fired in a fresh parable about how new media tools are creating new workplace issues.

JetBlue pilot indictment offers view from cockpit: Osbon gave 'a sermon'

An indictment of Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot restrained by passengers, reports erratic behavior in the cockpit, such as telling air traffic control to be quiet and gabbling nonsensical numbers. Osbon will undergo a mental competency exam.

Best service ever? Airline industry sets surprising record.

A new report on the US airline industry found that, by four major measures including lost baggage and overbookings, customer service has never been better.

JetBlue pilot's outburst: Could side effects from medications be at fault?

Federal investigators and JetBlue officials poring over Clayton Osbon's medical records are expected to look for clues as to whether medications, or their side effects, might be an issue.

Flight attendants call police on unruly children

The hazards of flying with kids: Flight attendants on Alaska Airlines call police after two unruly children refused to stay in their seats or buckle their seat belts.

JetBlue pilot: Are some jobs too stressful?

JetBlue pilot behavior refocuses attention on workplace stress. JetBlue pilot had given no previous indication of trouble, but aviation has seen bizarre outbursts lately.

Charge brought against JetBlue pilot Clayton Osbon after mid-flight outburst (+video)

Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot whose erratic behavior mid-flight led the co-pilot to lock him out of the cockpit, was charged Wednesday with 'interfering' with crew instructions. What led a 'consummate professional' to come unglued remains a mystery to the public. 

Plastic restraints failed to hold pilot, JetBlue CEO vows review

JetBlue CEO says he knew the pilot who become erratic on flight 191 to Las Vegas personally. But JetBlue promises a review of safety procedures.

JetBlue captain restrained on cross-country flight

Passengers had to tackle the captain after he began running down the aisles ranting; the co-pilot took over and the plane made an emergency landing in Texas.

Gas prices, still climbing, are now just one thin dime from $4 a gallon

Gas prices jumped 5 cents a gallon last week on average, says AAA's Fuel Gauge Report, even as oil prices stabilized a bit. When gas prices reach $4 a gallon, motorists begin to change their habits.

Jason Varitek says tearful goodbye to Red Sox

Jason Varitek officially announced his retirement with his wife and children by his side, Thursday.

Baseball spring training: The facts, from history to cheap seats

Spring training is when players shed the winter rust by limbering up on warm, sun-baked diamonds, sign autographs galore, and provide hope that this may be their team’s year. As preseason games between major-league teams begin on Saturday, here are a few facts to give you some background on spring ball.

JetBlue flight sits on tarmac for seven hours. Will anyone be fined?

Airlines can be fined $27,500 per passenger for flights that sit on the tarmac for more than three hours. But critics say enforcement has been too soft. The JetBlue delay could be a test.

Tech stocks fall amid Apple earnings slump

Tech stocks were felled by a rare earnings miss at Apple, Inc. The Dow fell 72 points to 11504 after trading high for most of the day, as Apple's poor earnings results helped drag down tech stocks.

Tech stocks a drag on market after Apple's miss

Tech stocks moved broadly lower in midday trading after Apple earnings come in below expectations. Despite gloom over tech stocks, Intel breaks out after strong earnings growth.

Top 9 ways Internet access can save you money

Sure, access to the Internet costs you something every month. But did you ever stop to think how much money it saves? Online price comparison and access to wholesale markets and group deal sites, like livingsocial.com and Groupon, can save the average consumer $8,000 annually, according to new study from the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA), a coalition that lobbies to make high-speed Internet access more affordable and widely available. “Generally Internet shopping can be a big money saver,” agrees Jody Rohlena. senior editor at Shopsmart magazine, but beware of online impulse buying: “It’s important to stick to your budget and try not to go crazy.”

Here are nine areas of consumer spending where the Internet can save big bucks, according to the IIA study. Can you guess which spending category is in the top spot?

On Facebook, Twitter, influence can become profit

Companies are beginning to harness social media's new ROI – return on influence – by making it personal on their Facebook, Twitter sites.

Flight cancellations could top 10,000. Here's what to do if Irene cancels yours.

Flight cancellations are already under way in anticipation of hurricane Irene. Here's what to do if flight cancellations affect your travel plans.

Carmageddon in Los Angeles: So what was the big deal anyway?

Carmageddon – warnings about traffic mayhem when Los Angeles had to close I-405 for a weekend – turns out to have been not such a big deal. Most Angelenos just stayed home.

Carmageddon hits Los Angeles: Five ways to cope

“Carmageddon” is upon us! The 53-hour shutdown of a 10-mile segment of the 405 freeway, Los Angeles’s busiest traffic corridor, began at 7 p.m., Friday evening. For months, bulb-lit billboards have warned the city of severe traffic delays, while newspapers and TV stations ask whether apocalyptic congestion will keep 500,000 travelers from getting where they need to go for nearly three days. How are Los Angelenos coping? Here are five ways:

Hunker down or flee? Los Angelenos gird for 'carmageddon' on I-405

With the shutdown of the key I-405 freeway in Los Angeles this weekend threatening 'carmageddon,' city residents and businesses are finding ways to help one another cope.

JFK turtles bring some NYC air traffic to a crawl Wednesday

JFK turtles crossed a busy runway at the New York City airport to get to nearby beaches, where they could lay eggs. The JFK turtles are of the diamondback terrapin type.

PBS and JetBlue partner up to keep kids reading all summer long

"Soar with Reading" offers in-flight packages to entertain young travelers with reading games.

Southwest Airlines sale: More $40 flights ahead?

Southwest Airlines is letting travelers go from, say, Seattle to Boise or Albany to Baltimore for $40. Some experts say the move by Southwest Airlines could spark a fare war in the industry.