Jun 21, 2021

As summer travel heats up, American Airlines is cutting flights

Another wave of flight cancellations and delays for the holidays has travelers on edge. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

American Airlines, which is flying more than its competitors, is canceling hundreds of flights. One reason is a labor shortage. Plus, ditching your dining plans could cost you: Restaurants are cracking down on people who don't show up for reservations. And, chronicling Amazon's constant growth and the challenges it faces as Prime Day kicks off.

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American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights

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Restaurants crack down on no-shows

by Matt Levin

Jun 21, 2021

Forgetting to cancel your reservation could end up costing you.

At lots of restaurants, you'll need to take out your credit card long before the bill arrives to put down a deposit on your reservation.

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What challenges face Amazon without Bezos at the helm?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Erika Soderstrom and Daniel Shin

Jun 21, 2021

Brad Stone, author of “Amazon Unbound,” explains how Bezos shaped Amazon’s business and culture.

Bezos' personal dedication to innovation and obsession with preventing stagnation at Amazon influenced many of the company's successful projects, but also its failures and its problematic workplace culture.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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