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Flying blind: Jetblue attendant splashes scalding coffee in eye of Team USA judo coach: suit
Flying blind: Jetblue attendant splashes scalding coffee in eye of Team USA judo coach: suit

New York Post

time10 hours ago

  • Health
  • New York Post

Flying blind: Jetblue attendant splashes scalding coffee in eye of Team USA judo coach: suit

A Team USA judo coach suffered permanent vision loss in his right eye when a clumsy JetBlue flight attendant dropped a pot of coffee she was serving — splashing hot java in his face, he said in a lawsuit. Arturas Lanchinskas, a third-degree black belt who owns a top martial arts school in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, was headed to the Pan American Judo Championships in Lima, Peru in July 2023 to coach the American team when scorching spill on Flight 1825 changed his life. 'It felt like a surge of fire hit the surface of my eyeball,' Lanchinskas, 30, told The Post. 'The pain was sharp and immediate, like a burning needle.' 3 Arturas Lanchinskas, who owns a top ranked martial arts school in Brooklyn, was on his way to a judo championship in Peru when he was hurt. Obtained by the New York Post As luck would have it, the passenger being served the coffee was a doctor, who leapt into action to help and urged Lanchinskas to repeatedly wash out his eye. Oblivious flight attendants, however, chastised the Brooklyn man for using the bathroom so much, according to his attorney, Erin R. Applebaum. 'He was even told, 'Sir, you're not the only one on the airplane, we have other guests who need to use the facilities,' ' she said. 3 The flight attendant was trying to serve coffee to someone else, but dropped the pot, sending the scalding beverage flying, Lanchinskas said in the lawsuit. bignai – 3 Arturas Lanchinskas suffered vision loss in his right eye after being splashed in the face with hot coffee on a JetBlue flight, he said in a lawsuit. Obtained by the New York Post He went to a hospital after the plane landed in Peru, where doctors treated the burns on his face and eye, the attorney noted. Eye specialists in NYC have since diagnosed him with a thermal injury and chemical burn of the right eye, Applebaum said. 'He has a reduced field of vision and his eye is permanently sensitive to light,' she said. Lanchinskas' Darfight Martial Arts is ranked second in the country by USA Judo and Team USA won two silver and five bronze individual medals at the Pan American U15 Championships. JetBlue did not immediately return a request for comment.

United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Reports Q2 Earnings, Completes US$681 Million Buyback
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Reports Q2 Earnings, Completes US$681 Million Buyback

Yahoo

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • Yahoo

United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Reports Q2 Earnings, Completes US$681 Million Buyback

United Airlines Holdings recently reported its second-quarter results, showing revenue growth but a decline in net income. Despite this, the company's stock experienced a significant 33% increase over the last quarter. The revenue boost might have added weight to its stock performance, aligning with broader market trends where the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were on track for record highs. Additionally, United's ongoing share buyback program signifies a commitment to shareholder value, enhancing its appeal in a competitive and optimistic market landscape amidst collaborative efforts with JetBlue and internal product developments. We've discovered 1 weakness for United Airlines Holdings that you should be aware of before investing here. AI is about to change healthcare. These 27 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10b in market cap - there's still time to get in early. The recent surge in United Airlines Holdings' (UAL) share price, up 33% last quarter despite a drop in net income, highlights the market's optimistic view of its revenue growth and strategic share buyback initiatives. This aligns with a broader market trend, as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq approach record highs. Such developments resonate with United's focus on increasing brand loyalty and customer experience through enhancements like new lounges and upgraded WiFi, likely to further drive revenue and bolster earnings. However, the existing economic uncertainties could still impart risks to this positive outlook. Over a five-year period, United Airlines has delivered a very large total return of 179.35%, underscoring its resilient growth trajectory even in the face of industry volatility. In comparison over the past year, United's performance surpassed both the US Market's 10% return and the US Airlines industry's 36.1% increase, reflecting its strong positioning within the sector. The consensus price target for UAL is US$96.29, representing a potential uplift from the current share price of US$88.47. This suggests further room for growth based on analysts' future revenue expectations, which assume annual growth of 4.8% over the next three years, and projected earnings of US$4.1 billion by 2028. However, achieving these targets hinges on navigating risks such as softer travel demand and economic uncertainty, which could adversely impact revenue forecasts and profitability. The current price position relative to the target suggests market confidence in the company's strategic direction and potential for share value enhancement. Understand United Airlines Holdings' earnings outlook by examining our growth report. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include UAL. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Sign in to access your portfolio

JetBlue Airways Corp Enhances Checked Bag Tracking With New Mobile Features
JetBlue Airways Corp Enhances Checked Bag Tracking With New Mobile Features

Yahoo

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • Yahoo

JetBlue Airways Corp Enhances Checked Bag Tracking With New Mobile Features

JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU) is one of the best airline stocks to buy according to hedge funds. On June 23, the airline announced two significant enhancements to its baggage experience. The company has unveiled a new mobile app feature that provides real-time updates on the status of checked bags. Copyright: carlosyudica / 123RF Stock Photo The company also unveiled a new option that lets customers share the location of an Apple AirTag or Find My Network accessory placed inside checked luggage. The new capabilities are designed to give travellers greater visibility to their bags' journey and help expedite recovery in the rare event of delay or mishandling. 'As part of our JetForward strategy, we're focused on delivering the products and perks our customers want. This new in-app bag tracking feature, along with AirTag location sharing for baggage recovery, are designed to bring customers peace of mind when checking their bags with JetBlue,' said Carol Clements, JetBlue's Chief Digital and Technology Officer. The airline has already provided a mobile app via email for enhanced tracking of bags. The added visibility is designed to streamline the travel experience while also offering greater peace of mind. JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU) is an airline company that provides air transportation services. It offers flights to various destinations, travel packages, car rentals, hotels, and vacation rentals. While we acknowledge the potential of JBLU as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: Goldman Sachs REIT Stocks: Top 12 Stock Picks and Goldman Sachs Healthcare Stocks: Top 10 Stock Picks. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.

Chris Russo reveals police were called on him during international travel meltdown: ‘What a disgrace!'
Chris Russo reveals police were called on him during international travel meltdown: ‘What a disgrace!'

New York Post

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • New York Post

Chris Russo reveals police were called on him during international travel meltdown: ‘What a disgrace!'

Everyone's got some nightmare travel stories, and for Chris Russo, he aired out his most recent disaster for more than 10 minutes straight during his 'What Are You Mad About?' segment of ESPN's 'First Take' on Wednesday. The man known as 'Mad Dog' took a recent vacation to Europe, which included a few fiascos, including one in which he had police called on him while he threw a rage fit in London. Russo's trip began with a JetBlue flight out of JFK en route to Edinburgh. 'You want to fly to Scranton, P.a.? Jet Blue is for you!' Russo yelled. 'You want to fly to something a little more elaborate like to freakin' Edinburgh? What a disgrace! They kept people on that plane 'til 1:44 in the morning and threw them the hell out of there!' Russo was headed to Dornach, Scotland, for some father-son golfing. Russo's son, Tim, had to go from Phoenix to Dallas to London to Inverness — and then drive to Dornach, Switzerland. Tim's golf clubs got a bit lost in the shuffle. 'It took me two and a half hours to locate the clubs at Heathrow. They didn't know where they were!' Russo ranted. 'My son needs the golf clubs for crying out loud! Couldn't find them. We finally found the golf clubs. I had the ticket stub, I put Timmy on FaceTime. 'Timmy, will you tell the people here that the golf clubs are yours and your father, who paid for them, wants to take them out of the airport so I can get you your clubs the next day?' They wouldn't let me take the clubs out of Heathrow! 3 Chris Russo's trip began with a canceled flight. First Take/ESPN 'So Timmy's clubs had to stay at Heathrow overnight and he didn't have his golf clubs on Saturday because British Airways…wouldn't give it to his father!' Russo continued. 'Here's their answer, 'It's protocol, sir.' I'm not interested in protocol! I'm interested in the 5 iron! I am not interested in that! And they called the police on me! I'm a loud American! 'We're gonna get the authorities.' I don't give a crap about authorities, get the golf clubs where they're supposed to be!' 3 Chris Russo's travels continued to get worse. First Take/ESPN 3 Chris Russo ranted for more than 10 minutes about his international travel troubles. First Take/ESPN Russo managed to avoid any sort of arrest or detainment, playing his cards right when they arrived. 'Almost,' he said when asked if he got arrested. 'The cops came, I said, 'I'll be okay, calm down.''

JetBlue Announces Webcast of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
JetBlue Announces Webcast of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

Business Wire

time3 days ago

  • Business
  • Business Wire

JetBlue Announces Webcast of Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JetBlue Airways Corporation (Nasdaq: JBLU) announced today that it will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss second quarter 2025 financial results on July 29 th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live, listen-only webcast of the call will be available on JetBlue's investor relations website at the following web address: For those unable to listen to the live webcast, it will also be archived on JetBlue's investor relations website under 'Archived Events & Presentations' following the conference call. About JetBlue JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers to more than 100 cities throughout the United States, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada, and Europe. For more information and the best fares, visit

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