Gregory Karp – Page 20

Equifax is among three large credit-reporting agencies changing the way it handles records in a major revamp long sought by consumer advocates.

Credit bureaus to offer relief to consumers with medical debt

June 16, 2018 at 6:59 p.m.

Americans struggling with bad credit because of medical debt will get some relief from credit reporting agencies, a move in stride with leniency planned by top providers of credit scores....

An Emirates Airlines airplane from Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, arrives under the spray of a water cannon celebrating its first day of passenger service to Chicago on Aug. 5, 2014, at O'Hare International Airport.

U.S. airlines to Gulf carriers: ‘Compete fairly’

May 25, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

America's largest three airlines came together Thursday to release a report claiming that three fast-growing Persian Gulf carriers have received $42 billion in illegal subsidies from their governments over the...

Spirit Airlines adds service from Chicago to Mister Rogers’ hometown

June 15, 2018 at 10:19 p.m.

Spirit Airlines on Wednesday said it will begin new service between Chicago and Mister Rogers' neighborhood, a tiny airport in Latrobe, Pa., near Pittsburgh. The new daily nonstop route on...

Passengers wait for their luggage to be unloaded from the plane at O'Hare International Airport on Feb. 1 after their flight to Los Angeles was cancelled.

Passengers indifferent to attire on flights

June 15, 2018 at 10:54 p.m.

Apparently the days are gone when passengers dressed up for flights. That's because people just don't care that some wear sweatpants, flip-flops, pajamas, tank tops and other ultracasual wear. Peer...

United Airlines is planning an upgrade for food at its United Club at O'Hare.

United offers first-class food upgrade at O’Hare lounges

May 25, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

United Airlines is suddenly becoming a foodie among airlines, with its latest announcement expected Wednesday about upgrading the eats at its United Club lounges at O'Hare International Airport. The Chicago-based...

Debt, ID theft top list of consumer complaints in Illinois

June 15, 2018 at 11:37 p.m.

Consumer complaints about debt again topped the list of concerns for Illinoisans last year. But identity theft, including rampant data breaches in recent years, was the No. 2 complaint and...

A financial planner's advice can go beyond retirement planning into insurance, tax planning, estate planning, college funding, even budgeting and debt management.

How to choose a financial adviser who’s right for you

June 15, 2018 at 11:02 p.m.

Some financial advisers are riddled with conflicts of interest, making extra cash for themselves when they put your money in bad investments. Hidden fees and sales commissions can secretly gobble...

Gogo President and CEO Michael Small, left, and Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ash ElDifrawi, photographed in 2012, saw the company win two major contracts, with American and United airlines, during 2014's fourth quarter.

Gogo narrows loss on new Wi-Fi orders

June 15, 2018 at 11:13 p.m.

Itasca-based Gogo, which installs Internet Wi-Fi capability for airlines and on private aircraft, reported a narrower loss and higher revenue than expected Thursday as it racked up orders for its...

United issues warning to pilots after cockpit errors

May 25, 2019 at 1:05 p.m.

United Airlines last month issued a stern and blunt bulletin to its pilots expressing concerns over safety. In the Jan. 9 bulletin, Chicago-based United reportedly called for stricter compliance with...

Gogo has signed a deal with Delta Air Lines to upgrade Wi-Fi service on more than 250 aircraft.

Gogo strikes deal to outfit Delta planes with faster Wi-Fi

June 16, 2018 at 12:09 a.m.

Itasca-based Gogo said Wednesday it has a deal with Delta Air Lines to outfit more than 250 aircraft with speedier inflight Internet access. Upgrades to Delta's Wi-Fi will be on...

All Stories