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EasyJet targets more long-haul feeder ties after Singapore deal

Bloomberg EasyJet Plc Chief Executive Officer Johan Lundgren is in talks for further deals allowing passengers to connect with flights operated by long-haul carriers after announcing an accord with Singapore Airlines Ltd. Europe’s second-biggest discount carrier aims to seal more tie-ups before the year’s end, Lundgren said in an interview in London. Potential allies include more Asian operators as well ...

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Brooklyn shopkeepers test a service to fill in Amazon’s gaps

Bloomberg With Amazon.com Inc. hitting a trillion-dollar valuation earlier this week, the company’s shadow looms over the entire retail industry. But there are still sizable gaps that Amazon and other online giants don’t address, and that’s where Peter Price looks to build a business. The 78-year-old entrepreneur is seeking out mom-and-pop shops — like the local butcher, toy store or ...

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Delta Air Lines jet-engine failure at 18,000 feet draws US safety probe

Bloomberg US safety regulators are investigating an engine failure on a Delta Air Lines Inc. jet that forced pilots to shut down the turbine and return to Atlanta shortly after takeoff. The accident occurred last week on a Boeing Co. 757-200 bound for Orlando, Florida, the National Transportation Safety Board said. Delta Flight 1418, which had 121 passengers and six ...

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