Gio Benitez

New York

Transportation Correspondent at ABC News

Host at Would You Lie For Me

Co-anchor, @GMA Saturday & Sunday | @ABC Transportation Correspondent | 🇨🇺🇺🇸

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Is Trump and Musk's goal of sending humans to Mars feasible?

1 month ago | abcnews.go.com | Gio Benitez |Jon Schlosberg |Tommy Brooksbank |Gina Sunseri |Sean Keane

Experts weigh in on the scientific realities of the journey to the Red Planet. ByGio Benitez, Jon Schlosberg, Tommy Brooksbank, Gina Sunseri, and Sean KeaneThe planet Mars is shown in this image from the Viking Orbiter I voyage in 1998. USGS/JPL/NASAIt’s been a lofty goal America's leaders have set their sights on for generations, and President Donald Trump kicked off his second term by restating his goal of reaching the Red Planet.
How to ease and avoid road rage incidents

Jan 17, 2025 | abc15.com | Gio Benitez

Aggressive drivers are a growing threat on the roads. Statistics show road rage shootings and injuries resulting from these incidents have been going up since 2019, ABC15 reported in 2023. With that data, Arizona ranked second in the nation for the highest rate of people shot in road rage incidents.
Spirit Airlines se declara en bancarrota; seguirá operando mientras reestructura su deuda

Nov 18, 2024 | abc7.com | Gio Benitez

ByGio Benitez and Kevin ShalveyMonday, November 18, 2024 7:52PMThis article can be read in English The airline said it will continue to operate as it restructures its debt. NEW YORK -- Spirit Airlines se declaró en bancarrota el lunes, meses después de que un juez federal bloqueara la propuesta de fusión de la aerolínea de bajo coste con JetBlue. La empresa, con sede en Florida, publicó el lunes una carta abierta a quienes han reservado boletos para el futuro.
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Nov 18, 2024 | 6abc.com | Gio Benitez

Spirit Airlines filed on Monday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, months after a federal judge blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue. The company, which is based in Florida, published on Monday an open letter to those who've booked tickets for the future. Flights, ticket sales and other operations will continue as normal, the airline said. "The most important thing to know is that you can continue to book and fly now and in the future," the letter said.
Sprit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Nov 18, 2024 | abcnews.go.com | Gio Benitez

A federal judge had blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue. Spirit Airlines filed on Monday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, months after a federal judge blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Spirit Airlines files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Nov 18, 2024 | yahoo.com | Gio Benitez

Spirit Airlines filed on Monday for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, months after a federal judge blocked the budget airline's proposed merger with JetBlue. The company, which is based in Florida, published on Monday an open letter to those who've booked tickets for the future. Flights, ticket sales and other operations will continue as normal, the airline said. "The most important thing to know is that you can continue to book and fly now and in the future," the letter said.
Man shares warning after car was stolen without key fob

Aug 30, 2024 | abc7.com | Gio Benitez

Automakers warn drivers to never start a car and walk away, even with a key fob. ByGio BenitezFriday, August 30, 2024 9:32AMAs thefts of cars started with key fobs are on the rise, ABC News' Gio Benitez took a closer look on how a car can be stolen even if the key fob is not inside the vehicle. WASHINGTON -- A man in Washington, D.C., is sharing a warning for other drivers after his car was stolen despite him still having the vehicle's key fob in his possession.
At least five Secret Service officials involved in planning Trump's Butler rally put on administrative leave

Aug 23, 2024 | thepulseofnh.com | Luke Barr |Pierre Thomas |Sam Sweeney |Gio Benitez

(BUTLER, Penn.) -- At least five U.S. Secret Service officials involved in the planning of Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, where a gunman attempted to kill the former president, have been placed on administrative leave, according to two sources familiar with the situation. The officials are still working but not allowed to be involved in anything operational including the security planning, the sources told ABC News.
Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down engines in-flight shares his story

Aug 23, 2024 | aol.com | Sam Sweeney |Gio Benitez

August 23, 2024 at 5:10 AMJoseph Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines pilot, calls it the biggest mistake of his life. Emerson was inside an Alaska Airlines cockpit last October when he raised his arms and pulled two large red levers that could have shut down both engines, at 30,000 feet. He calls the incident the worst 30 seconds of his life.
Juneau Considers Partial Cruise Ship Ban Amid Backlash Against Tourism

Jul 12, 2024 | youralaskalink.com | Gio Benitez

With its breathtaking views and captivating landscape, Alaska has turned into a tourist hotspot for fans of cruises. Record crowds sailing to spots like Juneau to see attractions such as the Mendenhall Glacier. But some Juneau residents have had enough. "I personally came to the realization that Alaska was being sold as a friendly place and that my friendliness was a commodity for the cruise lines," said Juneau resident Karla Hart.