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☆ Leslie Jordan death in car accident is tragic loss for my autistic son and other fans
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Karin Crompton | Karin Crompton Is A Writer In Southeastern Connecticut | Where She Lives With Her Son | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

For much of 2021, my 11-year-old son and I had a bedtime ritual: brush teeth, watch Leslie Jordan videos, read. Our nightly Leslie Jordan check-ins had become more than just punchlines and stories. A gay actor and comedian, Jordan would toe the line with sexual innuendo one day (have you seen his Back Door Donuts post? With all due respect to social skills therapists, a Jordan video proved much more fun than our usual lessons about tone of voice and body language. “But is he married or is he gay?” Daniel asked, and around and around we went one night.

☆ Leslie Jordan loved Instagram and it loved him right back
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Scrolling through Leslie Jordan’s Instagram account could make you smile, laugh, and, now, cry. Instagram brought Jordan more fame and offered his audience a platform to connect with a sassy, funny, uncle-type many needed during a dark time. Jordan told the Washington Post in 2020 that he had returned from California to his native Chattanooga on family business and decided to stay to shelter in place with his loved ones. Jordan grew an Instagram following of nearly 6 million people over who reveled in his jokes, observations and stories. You’ve got to help one another.”Jordan’s final post before he died, posted Sunday, gave some chills in light of what was to come.

☆ Airlines have the passengers. Now they need the planes
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

But new planes are in short supply, they warned, limiting growth and keeping fares high. JetBlue Airways said Tuesday that it was supposed to receive 29 planes from Airbus next year but will only get about 22. That means airlines that had parked planes and slashed growth are now struggling to expand. Boeing and Airbus, which didn't immediately comment, are set to report results on Wednesday and Friday, respectively. Raytheon's Pratt and Whitney engines fly on both Boeing and Airbus planes, and its Collins Aerospace unit supplies both manufacturers.

☆ JetBlue posts quarterly profit as travel demand helps cover jump in costs
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A JetBlue Airways Corp. plane prepares for landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York, U.S., on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. JetBlue Airways eked out a $57 million profit for the third quarter as strong travel demand and higher fares helped the carrier cover more expensive fuel and other costs. The New York-based airline's revenue rose 30% during the quarter from the same period last year to $2.56 billion, in line with analysts' estimates. Larger U.S. carriers have been upbeat about travel demand and largely outperformed analysts' expectations on resilient travel demand, particularly on the return of international trips. The airline forecast fourth-quarter unit costs, excluding fuel, to be up as much as 10.5% from three years ago.

☆ Actor Leslie Jordan Dies at 67
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Joseph Pisani | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Leslie Jordan , a comedic actor who starred in TV’s “Will & Grace” and gained social-media fame during the Covid-19 pandemic with witty video dispatches from lockdown, has died. He was 67 years old. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan,” Don LeClair, a booking agent for Mr. Jordan, said in a statement Monday. “Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.”

☆ Leslie Jordan, 'Will & Grace' actor, dies at 67
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Diana Dasrath | Corky Siemaszko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

In this image released on April 18, Leslie Jordan speaks onstage at the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry on April 18, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. LOS ANGELES — Leslie Jordan, who won an Emmy playing the conniving Beverly Leslie on "Will & Grace" and became a social media sensation during the pandemic, died Monday after crashing his car into a wall while driving in Hollywood, his spokesman said. "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," the spokesperson said. Jordan, who was 67, was pronounced dead at the scene around 9:30 a.m. (PT) after officers responded to reports of a collision at Cahuenga Blvd. But he was best known to television audiences as Beverly Leslie, the Karen character's rival who comes out as Gay on the show in one of the most memorable episodes.

CNN —Leslie Jordan, beloved comedian and actor known for his work on “Will and Grace,” has died, his agent announced. “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Sources told the Los Angeles Times Jordan was involved in a car accident on Monday morning in Hollywood. Megan Mullally and Leslie Jordan in "Will and Grace." Jordan talked to CNN’s Anderson Cooper about his past substance abuse and being sober for more than 20 years.

☆ Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, RuPaul and other celebrities react to Leslie Jordan's death
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The unexpected passing of television star and social media darling Leslie Jordan has spurred a flood of heartfelt tributes. The actor died on Monday, his talent agent Sarabeth Schedeen told CNN in a statement. Jordan’s most recognizable credit was his time on “Will & Grace” as Beverley Leslie, a role he reprised throughout the show’s run, including its recent reboot. Co-star Eric McCormack posted two tributes to Jordan on his Instagram, with one showing showing the pair performing for the cameras on the show. “Crushed to learn about the loss of @thelesliejordan, the funniest and flirtiest southern gent I’ve ever known,” McCormack wrote in the caption.

☆ Comic actor Leslie Jordan, 67, killed in Hollywood car accident
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Jordan apparently suffered an unspecified "medical issue" at the wheel of his car, and the vehicle struck the side of a building on his way to the Warner Bros studio set of the Fox television series "Call Me Kat," according to his agent, Don LeClair. He became famous to a younger generation of fans with a series of video Instagram posts that went viral during the pandemic. "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," his agent said in a statement. What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being." Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting in Los Angeles by Steve Gorman; Editing by Will DunhamOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Earnings playbook: How to trade the busiest week of the season thus far, including Apple and Amazon
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +17 min

It's the busiest week of the earnings season thus far, with nearly 150 S & P 500 components set to report. What history shows: Coca-Cola has outperformed analyst earnings expectations in the last 11 quarters, FactSet data shows. Alphabet is set to report earnings after the close, with management expected to hold a conference call at 5 p.m. What history shows: FactSet data shows Microsoft's earnings per share have come in above expectations in 24 of the last 25 quarters. What history shows: McDonald's earnings per share have outperformed expectations in six of the last 10 quarters, FactSet data shows.

Air cargo containers with the logo of Amazon are seen at Miami International Airport, in Miami, Florida, United States on June 16, 2021. Amazon has hired Hawaiian Airlines to fly the first Airbus cargo planes in the retail giant's air network, aircraft that will help replace older jets, as the carrier becomes the latest passenger airline to fly for the company. Hawaiian will fly at least 10 Airbus A330-300 converted freighters for Amazon, with the first ones starting in the fall of 2023, the carrier said in a filing. Amazon is still figuring out which of the older jets will be phased out, the spokesperson said. Amazon has similar agreements with other air cargo providers ATSG and Atlas.

☆ Here's why it's so hard to find cheap airfare this year — and why 2023 isn't looking much better
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

"Holiday flights are going to be expensive once again," said Scott Keyes, founder of flight-deal site Scott's Cheap Flights. "The pricing power has shifted back to the airlines for winter holiday travel." Windfall for airlinesThe three biggest U.S. airlines — Delta , United and American — each reported profits and record revenue for the third quarter. "Demand has not come close to being quenched by a hectic summer travel season," Delta CEO Ed Bastian said on the carrier's quarterly call last week. "When you are opening your Christmas presents, ideally that's when you should be thinking about booking those summer flights," he said.

☆ American Airlines expects fourth-quarter profit thanks to strong travel demand
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

American Airlines reported a $483 million profit for the third quarter and joined rivals in forecasting resilient travel demand, as the airline industry continues to shrug off concerns about an economic slowdown. Here's how American performed in the third quarter, compared with Wall Street expectations according to Refinitiv consensus estimates:Adjusted earnings per share: 69 cents vs. an expected 56 cents. 69 cents vs. an expected 56 cents. The industry has seen strong travel demand, well into the off-peak fall season, as consumers continue to fly and, in many cases, pay more than they were in 2019. ET, when they will likely face questions about booking forecasts for 2023, business travel demand and labor negotiations.

☆ Spirit shareholders approve takeover by JetBlue after a long battle for discount airline
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Spirit Airlines shareholders have approved a takeover by JetBlue Airways after a six-month battle to create the country’s fifth-largest carrier, a deal that now faces a high hurdle with federal regulators. Spirit announced the results of the vote after a special shareholder meeting on Wednesday. In April, JetBlue made a $3.8 billion all-cash offer for Spirit, derailing Spirit’s plan for a cash-and-stock deal to merge with Frontier Airlines. The airlines now must convince federal regulators that that agreement won’t harm competition and drive up fares for consumers, a major hurdle in getting the takeover approved. If the takeover is approved, JetBlue plans to do away with the Spirit brand, known for its ultra-low airfares and bare-bones service with fees for add-ons like carry-on bags.

☆ Spirit shareholders approve takeover by JetBlue after long battle for discount airline
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

A JetBlue airliner lands past a Spirit Airlines jet on taxi way at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport on Monday, April 25, 2022. (Joe Cavaretta/Sun Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)Spirit Airlines shareholders have approved a takeover by JetBlue Airways after a six-month battle to create the country's fifth-largest carrier, a deal that now faces a high hurdle with federal regulators. In April, JetBlue made a $3.8 billion all-cash offer for Spirit, derailing Spirit's plan for a cash-and-stock deal to merge with Frontier Airlines . If the takeover is approved, JetBlue plans to do away with the Spirit brand, known for its ultra-low airfares and bare-bones service with fees for add-ons like carry-on bags. "This is an important step forward on our path to closing a combination that will create the most compelling national low-fare challenger to the dominant U.S. carriers," Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie said in a release.

☆ United Airlines shares surge on higher profit and strong demand forecast
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

United Airlines forecast another profit for the end of the year and said consumer appetite for travel is showing no signs of slowing down despite high airfares. "Looking forward through the end of the year, the airline expects the strong Covid recovery trends to continue to overcome the recessionary pressures in the macroeconomic environment," United said in an earnings release. Adjusting for one-time items, United earned $2.81 per share, easily topping the $2.28 analysts polled by Refinitiv were expecting. Delta Air Lines last week said it brought in record revenue for the third quarter and forecast another profit for the fourth quarter. For the current quarter, it expects that metric to be up by as much as that amount compared with 2019.

☆ American Airlines pilot union moves toward seeking federal mediation as contract talks drag on
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

American Airlines ' pilot union is taking steps toward seeking federal mediation in contract negotiations as talks with the country's largest carrier drag on, according to a note from the labor group. The Allied Pilots Association, which represents some 15,000 American Airlines aviators, said in a message to pilots last week that its board unanimously approved a motion for the union to prepare an application for National Mediation Board intervention in its talks with the company, though it had not filed as of Monday afternoon. The union's potential request that the National Mediation Board intervene comes more than three months after American CEO Robert Isom offered pilots 17% raises in a new contract proposal. Compensation and some working conditions are among issues still up in the air with American, APA spokesman Dennis Tajer said. The carrier reports quarterly results and its demand outlook before the market opens on Thursday.

☆ Earnings playbook: How to trade a big week of results including Netflix and Goldman Sachs
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +13 min

Tuesday Johnson & Johnson is set to report earnings in the premarket, followed by a call at 8:30 a.m. What history shows: FactSet data shows Johnson & Johnson has beaten earnings expectations every quarter since 2011. Goldman Sachs is set to report earnings before the market open. Netflix is set to report earnings after the bell, followed by a conference call between management and analysts at 6 p.m. What history shows: American Airlines has beaten earnings expectations 89% of the time over its history, according to Bespoke.

☆ Delta forecasts another profit after summer boom drives record revenue
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-13 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A Delta Airlines Airbus A-350 aircraft, flight number DL40 bound for Los Angeles takes off from Kingsford Smith International Airport on July 26, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. Delta Air Lines expects to post another profit in the last quarter of the year and said both leisure and business travel continue to recover. For the third quarter, Delta reported net income of $695 million, or $1.08 per share, on record revenue of close to $14 billion, the results of a surge in summer travel with high fares to match. Adjusting for one-time items, Delta posted earnings per share of $1.51, while adjusted revenue came in at $12.8 billion, 3% above 2019 levels, despite a smaller schedule. Adjusted revenue: $12.84 billion versus $12.87 billion expected.

☆ Delta and Starbucks link their loyalty programs in a bid for repeat customers
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Delta Air Lines and Starbucks are linking their loyalty programs, marking the latest move by the companies to expand the appeal of their rewards programs and boost sales. Starting Wednesday, members of Delta's SkyMiles loyalty program can earn one mile for each $1 spent at Starbucks after connecting the accounts. According to Starbucks' website, with 150 stars, loyalty program members can get a coffee drink, such as a cappuccino. Customers can earn both SkyMiles and Starbucks stars with each purchase, a Starbucks spokeswoman said. At its recent investor day, Starbucks said it planned to link its rewards program to other loyalty programs.

☆ United adds new trans-Atlantic flights for summer 2023 in bet on travel recovery
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

United Airlines is planning another big schedule increase for trans-Atlantic travel, in a bet that consumers will continue to shell out for international trips, some of which they had put off for years. Next summer, United says it will fly to 37 cities in Europe, Africa, India and the Middle East, a total it said is more than other U.S. airlines combined. London's Heathrow Airport warned Tuesday that travel demand is "uncertain." It will also offer flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Berlin on a Boeing 767, starting May 25. Its additions include a nonstop from to Geneva, more London service and a resumption of daily Berlin flights, all from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

☆ American Airlines jumps after raising third-quarter revenue forecast
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

American Airlines said Tuesday that its third-quarter sales likely came in better than it previously expected, sending the company's shares higher on the sign that a strong summer helped the carrier cover a jump in costs. The airline's revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30 will be up 13% from the same period of 2019, when it brought in $11.91 billion, the carrier said. That guidance is an increase from its July forecast for a 10% to 12% increase. American forecast a pretax margin of 4.5%, above an earlier estimate of no more than 4%. American is set to report quarterly results before the market opens on Oct. 20.

☆ Air cargo rates slump but some companies see long-term strength
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-04 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The cost of shipping air freight around the world is slumping, but some companies say the world's shift to flying goods around the world will keep the market attractive for years. Air freight is a tiny part of the overall cargo market, but supply chain problems, travel restrictions and voracious consumer spending pushed the niche to the forefront during the pandemic. Boeing and Airbus are both selling freighter versions of their newest wide-body planes, which are more fuel-efficient than older cargo jets, and demand to convert older passenger planes into freighters has been so strong some slots are booked up for years. Traditional ocean freight companies like Maersk have recently gotten into the air cargo market. And passenger airlines have reaped the rewards of strong cargo demand during the Covid pandemic to supplement traditional revenue streams.

☆ Summer's over, but the European travel season isn't
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-29 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

This photograph taken on August 7, 2018, shows an American Airlines Airbus A330-243 aircraft on the tarmac at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, north of Paris. It's a welcome shift for airlines as they seek to drum up revenue after travel restrictions and concerns about Covid-19 sapped demand for many European trips in 2020 and 2021. Lucrative business travel segments have been slower to return than leisure, making these trips all the more crucial. "I think there's no question that people's appetite for going to Europe has gotten longer," said Kyle Potter, executive editor of Thrifty Traveler, a travel and flight deal website. Plus, a strong U.S. dollar is making fall trips to Europe more attractive, driving down costs of everything from shopping in Milan to high-end dining in Paris or London for many U.S. travelers.

☆ Hurricane Ian snarls air travel in western Florida
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Local residents fill sandbags, as Hurricane Ian spun toward the state carrying high winds, torrential rains and a powerful storm surge, at Ben T. Davis Beach in Tampa, Florida, U.S., September 26, 2022. Airlines canceled flights and at least one major airport on Florida's west coast said it will suspend operations ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival. Tampa International Airport said it will suspend operations at 5 p.m. EDT on Tuesday. Officials at Southwest Florida International Airport, which serves the Fort Myers area, are expecting flight cancellations late Tuesday and throughout Wednesday. They will hold a call with carriers and the Federal Aviation Administration at 1 p.m. Tuesday to discuss next steps as Hurricane Ian approaches.

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