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Leslie Josephs

New York

Airline Reporter at CNBC

Airline reporter @cnbc. Previously @wsj in New York and @ap in Peru. Queens native. Dog is my co-pilot. Reach out: [email protected]

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  • 1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Leslie Josephs

    United Airlines is planning to cut flights starting this summer to match disappointing domestic travel demand while bookings for pricier, international trips remain strong. The carrier warned Tuesday that a recession could drive down profits this year, but said that booking trends are stable, and maintained its current full-year earnings forecast.

  • 1 week ago | nbcbayarea.com | Leslie Josephs

    American Airlines plans to offer inflight Wi-Fi for free in 2026. The service follows similar moves by JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and, most recently, United Airlines. The complimentary service, sponsored by AT&T, will be available for members of American Airlines' AAdvantage loyalty program. American Airlines plans to offer Wi-Fi for free starting in January as more carriers opt for complimentary internet service for their loyalty program members, increasing pressure on holdouts.

  • 1 week ago | nbcnewyork.com | Leslie Josephs

    This Cookie Notice (“Notice”) explains how NBCUniversal and its affiliates (“NBCUniversal” or “we”), along with our partners, including advertisers and vendors, use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you use our websites, applications, such as games, interactive TV, voice-activated assistants, and other services that link to this policy, as well as connected devices, including those used in our theme parks (“Services”).

  • 1 week ago | cnbc.com | Leslie Josephs

    American Airlines plans to offer Wi-Fi for free starting in January as more carriers opt for complimentary internet service for their loyalty program members, increasing pressure on holdouts. The free Wi-Fi will be sponsored by AT&T and is available for members of American Airlines' AAdvantage loyalty program, the airline said Tuesday.

  • 1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Leslie Josephs

    Travelers take note: The federal government says it will start enforcing Real ID requirements at U.S. airports starting May 7 — for real this time. That means travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or other accepted form of identification like a passport to get through security before a domestic U.S. flight. The Transportation Security Administration said 81% of people approaching airport checkpoints already have Real ID-compliant identification, though it varies by state.

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Leslie Josephs
Leslie Josephs @lesliejosephs
9 Apr 25

Walmart also pulls guidance, citing Trump tariffs https://t.co/usfGJct6ac

Leslie Josephs
Leslie Josephs @lesliejosephs

Delta axes 2H 2025 growth plans, pulls guidance, CEO Ed Bastian tells @CNBC that Trump's trade war is the "wrong approach" as bookings slide in what was supposed to be the airline's best year ever. $DAL https://t.co/x7WRuM137A

Leslie Josephs
Leslie Josephs @lesliejosephs
9 Apr 25

Delta axes 2H 2025 growth plans, pulls guidance, CEO Ed Bastian tells @CNBC that Trump's trade war is the "wrong approach" as bookings slide in what was supposed to be the airline's best year ever. $DAL https://t.co/x7WRuM137A

Leslie Josephs
Leslie Josephs @lesliejosephs
20 Feb 25

From the FDR this morning near Harlem River Park at 7:52 a.m. Any ideas? https://t.co/Ci3KgnCSGj