Business /Finance

By Naimah Latif

Travelers expecting to fly out of Southwest Airlines at Chicago’s Midway Airport Saturday, October 9, 2021, were stunned to discover their flights had been cancelled with no provisions made for booking flights on other airlines. Many expressed anger and frustration at the disruption of travel plans, as long lines to the flight check in counters remained at a standstill and no explanation was given for the cancellations. A number of ticket holders to Las Vegas had planned to attend the Sunday October 10 Chicago Bears’ game against the Raiders.

It was rumored that the government mandated COVID vaccine for all airline employees prompted a number of employees to walk off the job in protest. Southwest was noticeably severely understaffed, with not enough personnel to check in passengers and handle baggage. Passengers grew weary standing in long lines all day only to be finally told their flight had been cancelled.

in a written statement, Southwest said, “We are working hard behind the scenes to minimize challenges as we take care of displaced Crews and Customers as soon as possible.”

Southwest Airlines promised to issue $200 credit toward future flights and to refund money on credit cards used to purchase tickets. Travelers inconvenienced by the cancellations waited in line for hours to receive refunds as their attempts to book other flights proved futile. Photo by John L. Alexander

"Strategic alliance will provide buildings with renewable energy and increased efficiency." - Fran Briggs, Publicist to Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity

Chicago, IL, March 09, 2021 --(PR.com)-- Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity (FVHFH) has received a pledge of support from United American Marketing for the construction of 100-plus, affordable single family homes for veterans its publicist announced today. The assistance will be utilized during the development and zoning phase of a 50-acre lot in Yorkville, IL.

United American Marketing, an international energy consultancy with offices in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, is advising and contributing as the solar supplier to the FVHFH project. The organization’s aim is to increase the project’s energy efficiency by providing access to renewable energy.

The five-year project, known as Operation Home America, will also house lower-income families, seniors, abused women and children, and at-risk populations. A large part of this group is currently homeless or in need of affordable housing.