Author name: Larry Jackson

Growing up in Houston, Larry Jackson was intrigued by the business news. After earning a Bachelor of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia, he began his career as

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U.S. Embassy in India Warns Theft Can Get Visa Cancelled After Viral Shoplifting Video

The U.S. Embassy in India issued a new advisory on Wednesday, warning that it can cancel visas if a person commits theft, assault, or similar crimes in the United States. The advisory followed a viral video showing a woman, who says she is an Indian tourist, being detained by the police for allegedly stealing over

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The Oyo Connection You Didn’t Know Shah Rukh Khan’s Family Has

It’s no longer just institutional capital flowing into Indian travel startups. Celebrities are now showing up on cap tables, not just as brand ambassadors or endorsers, but as financial backers. From actors and radio hosts to cricket icons, high-profile Indians are betting on travel platforms, reflecting a broader shift in how India’s startup ecosystem is

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Avelo to Shut Down West Coast Operations, Says ICE-Flights Backlash Not a Factor

Avelo Airlines, which recently sparked controversy for its decision to fly deportation flights for ICE, is shutting down operations out of Hollywood Burbank Airport — one of its major bases.  The ultra-low-cost startup carrier said it would reduce operations at Burbank to just one aircraft before fully exiting the airport on December 2.  Avelo said part

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IndiGo Launches Co-Branded Credit Card to Boost Loyalty Program

IndiGo has introduced its first co-branded credit card tied to its year-old loyalty program, BluChip, marking another step in its push to evolve from a budget domestic airline to a global player. The airline is launching the credit card in partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank. The card lets customers earn extra loyalty points on both

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Basic Business? Delta to Consider Creating Different Tiers of Premium

Key Points Delta Air Lines is testing the creation of different tiers within its premium business class cabins to better segment its offerings. Premium revenues for Delta have grown faster than main cabin revenues, prompting a greater focus on premium travelers. Other major airlines, including United and American, are also introducing new or segmented business

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Air India Crash: Engines Shut Down Seconds After Takeoff, Report Finds

Skift’s coverage of the Air India crash is offered free to all readers. An unexplained fuel supply cutoff caused both engines of Air India Flight AI117 to shut down seconds after takeoff, according to a preliminary report released Saturday by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The 15-page document reveals that just 32 seconds into

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Puerto Rico Gets Its Own 'Taylor Swift Effect' — Thanks to Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny kicks off his Puerto Rico residency Friday, with a 30-night concert series in San Juan that promises to supercharge the island’s economy. The Puerto Rican native will perform at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico each weekend between July 11 and September 14.  “As soon as the residency was announced, we saw an immense

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