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Public health expert issues major warning about Scotland's AI data centres

A PUBLIC health expert has issued a warning about Scotland’s AI data centre boom ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11

Campaigners against plans for AI data centre in Scottish town protest council meeting

CAMPAIGNERS against plans to build a hyperscale AI data centre in Larbert have taken their message directly to Falkirk councillors ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Airline ticket prices may stay high as carriers bank fuel relief from Iran deal

A U.S.-Iran peace deal has lowered oil prices, promising billions in fuel savings for airlines. However, passengers may not see immediate fare reductions due to limited flight capacity. Airlines are using these savings to improve their financial health rather than immediately lowering ticket prices, with fare increases still lagging behind…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Biden wants airlines to pay passengers whose flights are hit by preventable delays

No airline currently offers cash compensation in addition to refunds or amenities. The White House plans to change that. The move comes after a chaotic holiday travel season.

WEKU · May 8, 2023

Southwest Airlines details plan to prevent another winter meltdown

Three months after a travel meltdown plagued Dallas-based Southwest Airlines, the carrier is rolling out what it hopes to be its redemption: a three-part plan to boost operations.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

Here’s what advocates are pushing airlines to do after Southwest’s meltdown

Southwest Airlines’ December meltdown opened the door for lawmakers and consumer advocates to push for more regulation and passenger protections. But at what cost?

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2023

Where’s Bob? Southwest Airlines CEO’s absence becomes a talking point in Senate hearing

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan was conspicuous by his absence from Thursday’s U.S. Senate committee hearing into the carrier’s December holiday meltdown.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Southwest Airlines sends reimbursements to more than 270,000 passengers

Southwest Airlines has reimbursed more than 273,406 passengers since its December meltdown that left millions of passengers stranded, more than 96% of all requests submitted so far.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Southwest Airlines says a fix is coming as Senators skewer carrier for December meltdown

Southwest Airlines chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said an upgrade to its crew scheduling software will be ready to go Friday after two rounds of testing, which should help fix some of the problems that led to a cascade of cancellations over the winter holidays.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Senate panel probes holiday meltdown at Southwest Airlines

Congress is hearing today about the December meltdown at Southwest Airlines

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023