Bloomberg Norway boosted an aid program to offset soaring electricity costs for a second time in less than a month, citing the “socially unjust” effect of high prices on households. The state will cover 80% of power costs when the market price for electricity is above 70 Norwegian ore ($0.08) per kilowatt hour in the January to March period, …

  Bloomberg Travellers at Mexico City’s airport had to withstand lines that stretched far outside the hub’s doors and onto the sidewalk just to drop off their bags as airlines were hit with staffing shortages due to Covid-19. At least 65 Mexico City flights were cancelled over the past 24 hours, according to tracking site FlightAware. Over the past week, …

  Bloomberg American Airlines Group Inc. and its pilots will seek to reach a short-term contract agreement through a “super negotiations” strategy of accelerated talks starting this month. The two sides will meet five days a week for one month starting Jan. 17, the Allied Pilots Association union told its members. The negotiations will focus on scheduling and compensation in …