United pilot โdid not slow too much initiallyโ during landing where jet slid off runway at Bush airport
The pilot of a United Airlines jet that slid off the runway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in March told federal investigators that he did not โslow too muchโ initially upon landing.
Behind the scenes at Bush airport during one of the busiest travel days of the year
On the next Houston Life, weโre getting you ready for the holidays. Monday is one of the busiest travel days of the year. Weโre giving you an exclusive behind the scenes look at the airport. How the planes are prepped, plus the new technology - like artificial intelligence- used to get your bags to the correction destination. Coming fly away with us, Monday at 1:00 p.m. on Houston Life!
Texas time machine: Step back in time with these vintage photos of Big Bend National Park
Located along a distinctive bend of the Rio Grande on the U.S.-Mexico border, the 801,832-acre wonderland of gorges, mountain peaks, canyons and mesas known as Big Bend National Park is often referred to as Texasโ Gift to the Nation.
Watch live: Buy Black campaign launched to support Houston-area small, Black-owned businesses
As part of its Shop Local campaign, the Greater Houston Black Chamber and United are joining forces to launch the chamberโs 5th Annual Buy Black Campaign to promote and support Houston-area small, Black-owned businesses.
OPEC to increase oil output as global economy recovers
The OPEC oil cartel and allied producing countries have confirmed their plans to return 2.1 million barrels per day of oil output, balancing fears that continuing COVID-19 outbreaks in some countries will sap demand against rising demand from recovering economies around the globe.
Mexico beats US 1-0 in men's Olympic soccer qualifying
Now comes the winner-take-all semifinal Sunday night against Honduras or Canada for a trip to the menโs Olympic soccer tournament. Mexico, the 2012 Olympic champion, won its 14th straight Olympic qualifier dating to 2008 and finished first in Group A at 3-0. AdโWe wanted to win the game to be at the top of our group,โ American defender Mauricio Pineda said. In the first game of the doubleheader, Costa Rica routed the Dominican Republic 5-0 in a matchup of eliminated teams. Randall Leal of Major League Soccerโs Nashville scored twice, and Manfred Ugalde, Bernald Alfaro and Aaron Salazar had one goal each.
United offering COVID-19 testing for passengers at Bush Airport
HOUSTON โ United passengers can now get tested for coronavirus at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The airline partnered with Xpress Spa to open the testing clinic in Terminal E.Passengers can choose from a rapid test with results available in 15 minutes or a PCR test with results in two to three days. If a passenger tests positive, the airline will work to rebook the passenger on a different flight. United and Xpress Spa opened a similar clinic at JFK Airport. Passengers can get more information about the clinic at Unitedโs app, website or at the airlineโs Travel Ready center at the airport.
Spain arrests 80 in 3 nights of riots over rapper's jailing
A demonstrator throws a stone against police during clashes following a protest condemning the arrest of rap singer Pablo Hasl in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Protests over the imprisonment of a rapper convicted for insulting the Spanish monarchy and praising terrorist violence have morphed for the third night in a row into rioting. Pablo Hasl began this week to serve a 9-month sentence in a northeastern prison. AdLike the two previous nights, the protests began Thursday with large gatherings in several cities that were, at first, mostly peaceful. In Catalonia's regional capital, Barcelona, hundreds sang songs, rapped and shouted โPablo Hasรฉl, freedom!"
Texan charged in Capitol riot accused of threatening to โassassinateโ Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, FBI says
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, speaks during a news conference outside the United Stats Postal Service Jamaica station, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in the Queens borough of New York. The Postal Service said it has stopped removing mailboxes and mail-sorting machines amid an outcry from lawmakers, as President Donald Trump denied he was slowing service. They also say he called for violence in online posts, including a tweet that simply read โAssassinate AOC,โ a reference to the liberal Ocasio-Cortez. In another tweet, Miller posted: โThey are right next time we bring the guns," an FBI agent wrote in an affidavit. After posting a photo on Facebook showing him inside the Capitol, Miller responded to a comment on the picture with: โjust want to incriminate myself a little lol," according to an FBI affidavit.
California wavers on theme park opening rules amid pressure
SACRAMENTO, Calif. โ Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. But reopening rules still don't include theme parks, frustrating the theme park sector while other indoor businesses get going again. Disneyland referred questions about the guidance from Newsom about theme park reopening rules to the industry association. The theme park in Orange County has been closed since March 14 because of the pandemic. โTaxin reported from Orange County, California.
American, United to furlough 32,000 as time runs out on aid
American Airlines and United Airlines say they will begin to furlough 32,000 employees after lawmakers and the White House failed to agree on a broad pandemic relief package that includes more federal aid for airlines. She said a bailout that keeps airline workers employed would be cheaper for the government than putting them on the unemployment line during a pandemic. Beyond American and United, smaller airlines have sent layoff warnings to several thousand employees. Late Tuesday, the Treasury Department said it completed loans to seven major airlines: American, United, Alaska, JetBlue, Frontier, Hawaiian and SkyWest. American now expects to borrow $5.5 billion from the Treasury, and United can get $5.17 billion.
New coach, new start at United
Could United become the Duncanville of southeast Texas? Coach Marcus Graham hopes so as he takes over a United program that is rich in athletes. He's seen what big-time Texas football looks like, having been an assistant at Duncanville. The defense will lead the way with DL Roland Trent, LB Devonte Allison and DB Chandler Rivers. Due to COVID-19 this year, the VYPE Houston Football Preview Magazine will be LIMITED for pickup at area retailers due tot COVID-19 restrictions.
Good deals available as Houstonโs travel and tourism industry begins a slow recovery
HOUSTON โ Houstonโs travel and tourism industry has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Houston hotels still strugglingBut the outlook for the Houston areaโs hotel industry isnโt as clear. โThe accommodation sector is at nearly a 35% unemployment rate,โ said Sawan Patel, who owns several Houston hotels with his father. Great travel deals availableThe good news that there are great travel deals available as airlines and hotels try to boost their businesses. Find hotel and dining deals in HoustonFind hotel and dining deals in AustinFind hotel and dining deals along San Antonioโs famous Riverwalk
FAA: Check engines on 737s that could shut down mid-flight
WASHINGTON Safety regulators issued an emergency order directing airlines to inspect and if necessary replace a critical engine part on popular Boeing 737 jets after four reports of engines shutting down during flights. The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that its order affected about 2,000 twin-engine passenger jets in the United States. Delta Air Lines said it would inspect 20 planes but did not say whether any of its planes suffered engine shutdowns. The directive does not apply to the newer Boeing 737 Max, which has been grounded worldwide since March 2019 after two crashes that killed 346 people. Passenger jets have two or more engines, and multiple engine failures of the type that FAA warned about in its order are rare.
United Airlines loses $1.6 billion, thousands of Houston workers face potential furloughs
HOUSTON United reported $1.6 billion losses in its second quarter. Roughly, two thousand United workers in Houston received furlough notices after dwindling travel shakes up the airline industries. The airline industry its on shaky ground, to say the least at this point, Mike Klemm, president of IAM District 141 Airline Workers Union, said. United reported second-quarter losses at a whopping $1.6 billion, which is bad news for major airlines with an equally major workforce nationwide. Roughly 10,000 people received furlough notices out of 28,000 we represent, Klemm said.
How the pandemic may change airlines much-hated $200 rebooking fees
Airlines have done away with their $200 change fees, giving passengers the flexibility they've long desired at a time when few people are traveling. None of the major US airlines have signaled they will abandon change fees altogether. US carriers made more than $3 billion from change fees in 2019 alone, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Getting rid of change fees, airlines hoped, could spur would-be travelers to book flights even if the ever-changing health crisis and local quarantine orders forced travelers to change their plans. Some critics of the change fees point to Southwest Airlines, which is the only major US carrier that doesn't impose them.
Refuse to wear a face mask and these airlines may ban you from future flights
(CNN) US airline passengers who figured face mask enforcements had more bark than bite could end up getting bit. Major US airlines in Airlines for America, the carriers' industry group, have announced they intended to more strictly enforce mask wearing aboard their planes, including potentially banning passengers who refuse to wear a mask. What Delta is doingOn Tuesday, Delta issued a statement emphasizing the importance of face masks in its efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19. If you refuse to wear a face mask starting June 18, you could find yourself on a restricted travel list. But a major union representing flight attendants said last week the current approach was not working.
100,000 patients could lose access to doctors at Houston Methodist hospitals due to insurance companyโs contract dispute
HOUSTON โ A hundred-thousand people insured by UnitedHealthcare are scrambling to find new doctors and hospitals after the insurance company and Houston Methodist Hospital could not come to terms over reimbursement rates. The contract expired at midnight, meaning the seven Houston Methodist hospitals and its outpatient clinics are no longer in-network as of Jan. 1, 2020. "90%, probably more than that, of the doctors (in Baytown) are Methodist doctors," Thompson said. UnitedHealthcare released the following statement:โCare at Houston Methodist Hospital is significantly more expensive than care at other top-ranked hospitals in Texas as well as some of the most prestigious hospitals in the entire country. Unitedโs unfortunate decision โ and disruption to their membersโ in-network access to Houston Methodist -- is forcing employers and consumers to pick different health care options for this year.
H-E-B donating โtrailer loadsโ of food to help Houston Food Bank replenish lost food
HOUSTON โ The Houston Food Bank is getting some much-needed help after a fan broke inside a 30,000-square-foot cooler and they were forced to throw out 2 million pounds of food. H-E-B also announced Wednesday that the company would be pitching in the help replenish some of the food lost. The company will also be organizing a volunteer event to help get the Food Bank back to capacity. โIt is our privilege to enlist H-E-Bโs manpower and supplies to ensure the Houston Food Bank not only recovers but is able to continue fulfilling its mission of feeding families in need.โIt is unclear when the deliveries to the food bank will be made. For more information on how you can help visit the Houston Food Bank website.
United celebrating 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with entertainment and perks at Houston airport
HOUSTON โ Unitedโs Terminals C and E at George Bush International Airport will be celebrating the Apollo 11 anniversary by offering special entertainment within the terminals, flight perks and exclusive dining and MileagePlus offers. Ember and Tanglewood Grille have special Apollo 11 menus featuring food that the astronauts ate on board. There will be of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to celebrate Apollo 11, including Tang-infused cocktails. Additionally, on the anniversary of the first TV transmission from Earth into space, United is hosting a Space City celebration flight from Newark into Houston. One of the experiences includes VIP access to Space Center Houstonโs Apollo 11 50th anniversary celebration.