Ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is expanding its network with new routes from its base in Connecticut to popular cities across the country and its first-ever international destinations.
23.10.2024 - 20:33 / insider.com
Boeing's new CEO on Wednesday laid out a four-part plan to fix the ailing company.
He said one top priority is to "fundamentally" change the culture, in part by putting executives on factory floors.
"We need to be on the factory floors, in the back shops, and in our engineering labs," he said in a memo to employees. "We need to know what's going on, not only with our products but with our people."
It's not uncommon for companies to send executives to work alongside rank-and-file workers.
Home Depot recently announced it would require corporate employees to work a shift at company stores each quarter. Starbucks' former CEO, Laxman Narasimhan, last year directed senior leaders to work in stores to better understand employee pain points and customer experiences.
For Boeing, this strategy could help bridge gaps in safety and communication as the planemaker tries to regain its foothold in the aerospace industry.
Ortberg is tasked with stopping Boeing's freefall after a rough year of quality, safety, and production problems, plus a 40-day strike that has cost it an estimated $50 million per day.
During Boeing's third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Ortberg told investors that he is focused on holding the organization accountable and reevaluating the company's values to earn back trust. He said cultural change starts at the top and won't happen overnight.
"I'm still in the process of traveling around, meeting our people, particularly two and three levels down," he said on the call. "We just have to get everybody in the right position, running the right play, focused on the right thing, and I think we've got some work to do there."
Ortberg said he would consider supplementing the team with outside resources to help address Boeing's culture gaps. At the same time, he's promised to slim down the company's workforce by laying off some 17,000 workers.
"One of the things I've heard from a lot of employees is there is just too much overhead; it slows them down in being able to get their work done," he said. "So we're going to really focus on this workforce reduction in streaming those overhead activities [and] consolidating things that can be consolidated."
Ortberg said his plan to change the company's culture would help root out quality issues, in addition to giving executives more insight into its people and products.
Boeing's safety action plan, submitted to the FAA in May, focuses on strengthening employee safety reporting, simplifying and clarifying work expectations, and enhancing staff communication and training.
A communication breakdown was later identified as one reason critical bolts weren't on the Max 9 jet that lost a door plug midflight in January. At least three whistleblowers have come forward
Ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is expanding its network with new routes from its base in Connecticut to popular cities across the country and its first-ever international destinations.
The best time to visit Vietnam—one of two fabulous Southeast Asian countries that ranked in the top 10 list of best countries in the world according to Condé Nast Traveler readers—is whenever it (probably) won't rain. Vietnam is a study in bustling street scenes in cities like Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, beautiful natural destinations like Hạ Long Bay, and beaches where you can unwind or party the night away. As such, you'll want the weather to cooperate, no matter which part of the long, coastal nation you end up visiting. To get the inside scoop on the best time to visit Vietnam, I spoke to two of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists: Tisha Neufville of Neufville Travel, and Catherine Heald of Remote Lands, both of whom count Vietnam as a country of expertise in their capacity as travel advisors. Here, they break down when to visit, how long to stay, and where to go for your first time.
Singapore Airlines is upgrading the world’s longest flight with a brand-new first class cabin.
The position of park ranger, especially in our national parks, has always been one of authority. There’s the uniform for one thing, which changes with the seasons and weather and varies from park to park, but is invariably best worn ironed with the shirt tucked in. And then there’s the knowledge of the land they maintain, and how best to appreciate and interact with it. As tourists continue to behave moronically, that latter duty becomes an especially serious, potentially punitive one. Which is why, in part, the park rangers have taken their talents online.
Airbus is hyper-focused on a segment of the aircraft market that Boeing has all but abandoned, giving it yet another advantage over the embattled planemaker.
Ready or not, November is here. And while there are plenty of reasons this particular November might not be everyone's favorite, there are still a lot of good things in store, like booking a trip to one of the incredible new hotels now open (detailed below) or snagging tickets to see the "Wicked" movie, which comes out later this month.
Thailand is looking to streamline its air travel experience. Beginning Friday, domestic travelers would be able to breeze through airport checkpoints through Thailand’s new biometric facial recognition system. By December 1, this technology is expected to be extended to international travelers, helping them bypass traditional ID checks throughout their journey.
There is nothing worse than getting to your destination and realizing that something spilled in your suitcase. Having a reliable Dopp kit or toiletry bag that suits your skincare and grooming regimen is a critical part of having an organized suitcase. The best toiletry bags are durable enough to protect your favorite products, and spacious without being bulky or heavy. Some of our editor's most-used toiletry bags are water-resistant, have removable shower caddies, can be hung on a door hook, and have the option to monogram them, so it truly feels like it was made for you.
The month of October is usually about preparation in the world of aviation. Airlines usually spend the month getting ready for the winter holidays.
From the latest on a long-awaited biometric border system to prohibitions on pub crawls and the announcements of restricted access to an iconic sight and a host of new flights and cruises, it was a busy month in European travel. If you missed any of the headlines this month, read on to get up to speed on the big stories of October, and be sure to register for the TravelPulse newsletter to keep up to date with the latest news in the travel industry.
In August 2014, I quit my job as a reporter in Berkeley, California, and moved to London to pursue a master's degree — and also experience an adventure.
Waiting for your flight in Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) isn't exactly too inspiring.