United Airlines ditches more economy seats for bigger premium cabins

United Airlines ditches more economy seats for bigger premium cabins

United Airlines aircraft at Denver International Airport, Aug. 4, 2023. Antonio Perez | Chicago Tribune | Tribune News Service | Getty Images LOS ANGELES — United Airlines‘ formula for higher profits: fewer, but better seats. The country’s second-most profitable carrier after Delta Air Lines on Tuesday unveiled new cabin designs, including on some of its…

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Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition and collusion with foreign forces

Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition and collusion with foreign forces

Jimmy Lai, founder of Next Digital Ltd., exits a Correctional Services Department vehicle as he arrives at the Court of Final Appeal for the verdict of his bail hearing in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. Prosecutors in Hong Kong charged Lai, a prominent critic of Beijing and local authorities, last year under…

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The British pound’s ‘bizarre behavior’ is dividing market watchers

The British pound’s ‘bizarre behavior’ is dividing market watchers

LONDON — Tariffs, economic uncertainty and political challenges have created a difficult-to-navigate U.K. market this year, sparking some turbulence for the country’s currency. The pound has gained around 7.2% against the U.S. dollar in the year to date, while losing 4.3% against the euro, with some significant bumps along the way. GBP= YTD line GBP/USD…

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