Washington, D.C. – Texas Central Partners (“Texas Central”) and Amtrak are seeking opportunities to advance planning and analysis work associated with the proposed Dallas-Houston 205-mph high-speed rail project to further determine its viability. Amtrak has cooperated with Texas Central on various initiatives since 2016 and the two entities are currently evaluating a potential partnership to further study and potentially advance the project.
The proposed approximately 240-mile route would offer a total travel time of less than 90 minutes between two of the top five major U.S. metropolitan areas and would complement future, new and improved corridor and long-distance service in the southern region.
Texas Central and Amtrak have submitted applications to several federal programs in connection with further study and design work for the potential Dallas to Houston segment, including the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure Safety and Improvements (CRISI) grant program, the Corridor Identification and Development program, and the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (FSP-National) grant program.
Amtrak has worked with Texas Central since 2016 when it entered into agreements to provide through-ticketing using the Amtrak reservation system and other support services for the planned high-speed rail line.
In addition to current Amtrak service in Texas and planned station improvements, Amtrak submitted grant applications for daily Sunset Limited service and the extension of the Crescentfrom Mississippi through Louisiana and Texas. Amtrak supports Kansas DOT’s Heartland FlyerExtension Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) application that will connect Wichita and communities across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas to the Amtrak network. Amtrak also supports Texas DOT’s applications for the Texas Triangle (Dallas – Fort Worth – Houston – San Antonio) routes.
WASHINGTON, District of Columbia – Amtrak published survey findings today that demonstrate strong support from American voters for continued passenger rail investments, including infrastructure renewal and service expansion. Conducted by the Mellman Group and commissioned by Amtrak to better understand America’s interest in intercity passenger rail service, findings show consistent support for passenger rail across geographic location, age, race and gender.
Survey highlights include:
92% say it’s important for the United States to invest in passenger rail safety and service improvements;
86% believe in the importance of a strong American passenger rail system;
83% support passenger rail investments identified by Congress in the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (i.e. modern trains, aging tunnel and bridge replacements, new routes, etc.); and
81% want their state to invest in bringing more passenger rail service to their local area.
The 2023 survey was conducted by the Mellman Group and surveyed 1,000 registered U.S. voters. View the executive summary here.
Dallas, Texas, August 1, 2023 – Today, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launched a buy one, get one 50% off base fares promotional offer. This exciting offer is valid for only a short time—now through Aug. 3, 2023, and Customers can book their upcoming August and September travel and even save on a future trip to kick off 2024.1
“We’re so grateful for the loyalty our Customers share with Southwest every day and we know they’re ready to make some travel plans in 2024,” said Jonathan Clarkson, Vice President of Marketing at Southwest Airlines. “This extra discount on our already low fares enhances the value of our frequent flights, flexible policies, and the unmatched friendliness of our People. We hope it underscores our gratitude for the relationship between Southwest and those who choose to fly with us.”
To qualify, Rapid Rewards® Members must:1
Register for the promotion and purchase a Southwest® revenue flight (one round trip or two one-ways), starting today through Aug. 3, 2023; and
Travel by Sept. 30, 2023.
To use the promotion code Members must:2
Book new travel using the 50% off promotion code beginning Oct. 17, 2023, through Nov. 23, 2023; and
Travel Jan. 8 2024, through March 6, 2024. (Travel blacked out Feb. 15, 2024, through Feb. 19, 2024; Feb. 23, 2024, through Feb. 25, 2024; and March 3, 2024.)3
Visit Southwest.com® for the full list of terms and conditions.1
Chicago, Illinois, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ – United (Nasdaq: UAL) today announced the addition of 127 new, nonstop flights to help college football fans cheer on their favorite teams at 30 games this season.
Last year, more than 50,000 fans flew United to some of the most iconic college football towns across the country. This year, the airline will continue to help fans get to games to cheer on teams including Wisconsin, USC, University of Michigan, Penn State and more.
In addition to the airline’s special schedule, United is partnering with USC Trojans quarterback and 2023 Heisman Award Winner Caleb Williams for a name, image, likeness (NIL) agreement to hype up college football fans in United’s advertising and social media. He’ll appear in a variety of United advertising and social media spots during the season as well as post to his own account.
The airline has added more flights and will be flying larger planes to select cities for the following games:
Sept. 2: Tennessee State University @ University of Notre Dame
Sept. 3: Louisiana State University @ Florida State University
Sept. 9: University of Texas-Austin @ University of Alabama
Sept. 9: University of Nevada, Las Vegas @ University of Michigan
Sept. 9: University of Cincinnati @ University of Pittsburgh
Sept. 9: University of Notre Dame @ North Carolina State University
Sept. 16: Northwestern University @ Duke University
Sept. 16: University of Washington – Seattle @ Michigan State University
Sept. 23: Ohio State University @ University of Notre Dame
Sept. 23: University of Arkansas @ Louisiana State University
Sept. 23: University of Mississippi @ University of Alabama
Sept. 23: University of Iowa @ Penn State University
Sept 23: University of Oklahoma @ University of Cincinnati
Sept. 30: Louisiana State University @ University of Mississippi
Sept. 30: University of Notre Dame @ Duke University
Oct. 7: University of Arkansas @ University of Mississippi
Oct. 14: University of Southern California @ University of Notre Dame
Oct. 14: University of Arkansas @ University of Alabama
Oct. 14: Louisiana State University @ Auburn University
Oct. 14: Ohio State University @ Purdue University
Oct. 14: University of Iowa @ University of Wisconsin-Madison
Oct. 21: University of Tennessee @ University of Alabama
Oct. 21: Penn State University @ Ohio State University
Oct. 28: University of Pittsburgh @ University of Notre Dame
Oct. 28: Ohio State University @ University of Wisconsin
Nov. 4: University of Notre Dame @ Clemson University
Nov. 4: Louisiana State University @ University of Alabama
Nov. 11: University of Michigan @ Penn State University
Nov. 11: University of Pittsburgh @ Syracuse University
Nov. 18: University of Georgia @ University of Tennessee
Nov. 18: Wake Forest University @ University of Notre Dame
Tickets are on sale now in the United app or at United.com
Last week, Tesla Energy Ventures, a new subsidiary of electric car maker Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA), filed an application to become a retail electricity provider in the state of Texas. According to reports, the company plans to sell electricity drawn from the grid to customers and from its battery storage products. Its grid transaction software may also enable customers for its solar panels to sell excess electricity back to the grid.
Vonlane, The Texas private jet on wheels bus service provider, has announced the resumption of 2 more routes! Service between San Antonio and Houston will resume starting on May 1, 2021. Service between Fort Worth and Austin will resume starting May 2, 2021.
Be sure to check out all of Vonlane’s routes and make your reservations by clicking the link below!
Effective July 1, Aeromexico and its partner Delta Air Lines will resume daily service from Mexico City to Austin and Dallas, Texas, adding to their current weekly service from Mexico City to Houston and San Antonio, Texas. Additionally, starting next week, both carriers announce an increase in their service to Houston.
With these resumptions, the airlines will offer a total of 47 routes between the United States and Mexico, increasing connectivity to benefit their joint customers.
Austin offers cultural attractions for all types of visitors, such as the impressive Texas State Capitol, Zilker Metropolitan Park, Lady Bird Lake, and the SoCo District, renowned for its art galleries, restaurants, and music venues. It’s also home to a thriving technology community and the University of Texas at Austin.
Further north, Dallas is a great business and leisure destination, featuring the largest urban art district in the United States, more than 160 museums in the metropolitan area, and the biggest and oldest zoo in Texas. It’s also home to companies from important sectors such as telecommunications, information technology, financial services, and transportation.
During April, both airlines will offer approximately 3,600 flights between the U.S. and Mexico, a seven-fold increase compared to the same period in 2020.
Both airlines offer the highest standards in safety and cleanliness protocols meant to protect their customers and employees. Delta offers the Delta CareStandard, while its main partner Aeromexico offers the Health and Sanitization Management System (HSMS).
Adding an additional Nine Special Limited Routes For Sturgis Rally 2021
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announces 34 new nonstop routes, including nine special limited routes for the Sturgis Rally 2021. To celebrate, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $39.*
Additionally, Allegiant will offer nine special limited routes to Rapid City, S.D. via Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) with one-way fares as low as $99.* The routes will provide an affordable option to those who plan to attend the annual City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August.
The new routes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) include:
Bentonville, Arkansas via Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) – beginning July 2, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
Bozeman, Montana via Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*
The new routes to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) include:
Norfolk, Virginia via Norfolk International Airport (ORF) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $39.*
Indianapolis, Indiana via Indianapolis International Airport (IND) – beginning May 28, 2021with one-way fares as low as $49.*
The new routes to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) include:
Austin, Texas via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) – beginning May 27, 2021with one-way fares as low as $59.
Oakland, Californiavia Oakland International Airport (OAK) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.
San Diego, Californiavia San Diego International Airport (SAN) – beginning June 3, 2021with one-way fares as low as $49.
The new routes from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) include:
Houston, Texas via William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) – beginning July 1, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*
San Diego, California via San Diego International Airport (SAN) – beginning July 1, 2021with fares as low as $59.*
Portland, Oregon via Portland International Airport (PDX) – beginning July 1, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*
The new routes to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) include:
Asheville, North Carolina via Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) – beginning May 27, 2021with fares as low as $39.*
St. Cloud, Minnesota via St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC) – beginning June 6, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $79.*
Clarksburg, West Virginia via North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) – beginning May 26, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
The new routes to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) include:
Springfield, Missouri via Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*
Lexington, Kentucky via Blue Grass Airport (LEX) – beginning June 3, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*
The new routes from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) include:
Boston, Massachusetts via Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) – beginning May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $49.*
Los Angeles, California via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) – beginning May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $69.*
The new routes to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) include:
Indianapolis, Indiana via Indianapolis International Airport (IND) – beginning May 28, 2021with fares as low as $69.*
Omaha, Nebraska via Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) – beginning June 4, 2021 with fares as low as $69.*
Rapid City, South Dakota via Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) – beginning June 4, 2021with fares as low as $79.*
Shreveport, Louisiana via Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) – beginning July 2, 2021 with fares as low as $79.*
The new routes to Nashville International Airport (BNA) include:
Albany, New York via Albany International Airport (ALB) – beginning May 14, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
McAllen, Texas via McAllen International Airport (MFE) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $69.*
Portsmouth, New Hampshire via Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $69.*
Boise, Idahovia Boise International Airport (BOI) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $69.*
The new routes to Portland International Airport (PDX) include:
Billings, Montana via Billings Logan International Airport (BIL) – beginning May 7, 2021with fares as low as $59.*
Missoula, Montana via Missoula International Airport (MSO) – beginning May 7, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*
Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning June 4, 2021 with fares as low as $79.*
Des Moines, Iowa via Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – beginning July 1, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*
The new routes to San Diego International Airport (SAN) include:
Bozeman, Montanavia Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) – beginning June 3, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
Kalispell, Montana via Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) – beginning May 28, 2021with one-way fares as low as $49.*
Mesa, Arizona via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) – beginning May 27, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $39. *
Pasco, Washington via Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) – beginning May 28, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*
Des Moines, Iowa via Des Moines International Airport (DSM) – beginning July 1, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $59.*
The new routes from North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) include:
Destin, Floridavia Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) – beginning May 26, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $49.*
Chicago, Illinois via Midway International Airport (MDW) – beginning June 3, 2021 with one-way fares as low as $39.*
The new route from Appleton, Wis. via Appleton International Airport to Savannah, Ga. via Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) begins May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $49.*
The new route from Concord, N.C. via Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) to Sarasota, Fla.via Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) begins May 28, 2021 with fares as low as $49.*
The new route from Bangor, Maine via Bangor International Airport (BGR) to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) begins May 28, 2021 with faresas low as $79.*
The new route from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Key West, Fla.via Key West International Airport (EYW) begins June 9, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*
The new nonstop route from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to St. Petersburg, Fla., via St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) begins May 27, 2021 with fares as low as $59.*
Special limited routes to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) for Sturgis Rally 2021 include:
Appleton, Wisconsin via Appleton International Airport (ATW) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021with fares as low as $99.*
Indianapolis, Indiana via Indianapolis International Airport (IND) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021with fares as low as $99.*
Peoria, Illinois via General Wayne A.Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
Nashville, Tennessee via Nashville International Airport (BNA) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021with fares as low as $99.*
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania via Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) – beginning Aug. 5, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
Grand Rapids, Michigan via Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
Orlando/Sanford, Florida via Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) – beginning Aug. 5, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
Knoxville, Tennessee via McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) – beginning Aug. 4, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
Punta Gorda, Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) – beginning Aug. 6, 2021 with fares as low as $99.*
Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com
Tesla (TSLA) posted a surprise second-quarter profit last week on cost cutting and strong deliveries, offsetting the effects of its Covid-19 related factory shutdowns. The report may help the electric vehicle manufacturer gain inclusion into the S&P 500 index (^SPX).
Tesla announced earned net income of $104 million for the quarter, or $0.50 per share. This marks the first time the company has posted four straight quarterly profit, a benchmark for the company to be considered for inclusion in the highly coveted S&P 500.
This marks another major win for Chief Executive Elon Musk, whose quest to lead the global auto industry with Tesla, and the aerospace industry with SpaceX, has increasingly been making major leaps forward.
Musk said last Wednesday that the city of Austin, located in Travis County, would be the site of Tesla’s newest factory. The victory for Texas comes at a loss for Oklahoma, which also was seeking to have the factory land in Tulsa. The facility seeks to create as many as 5,000 new jobs. The County offered up to $65 million in tax rebates to entice the company, and plans to begin construction in the third quarter.
The additional plant is slated to produce Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for the Eastern half of the United States, as well as a potential new Tesla Semi truck and its Cybertruck pickup. Elon Musk has stated that his cars are not affordable enough yet for the average consumer, and he hopes to develop a plan to address that issue.
The company also needs to address its growing need for affordable battery cell production, and is looking to expand its partnerships with Panasonic Corp <PCRFY> and Contemporary Amperex Technology of China (CATL) <300750.SZ>.
(Reuters) – Electric carmaker Tesla Inc is negotiating possible incentives with a Texas county that could bring a new auto assembly plant to the area near Austin, the state capital, the Austin American-Statesman reported on Monday.
Travis County Commissioners Court is scheduled to discuss terms of the deal on Tuesday, the paper reported, citing people with knowledge of the situation. A vote is expected in the coming weeks.
The paper said it was unclear whether negotiations with Travis County show that Tesla has picked the Austin region as the site for the plant, which would build the company’s electric pickup truck and Model Y SUV and employ thousands of people, or if the company is also negotiating with officials in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Tesla officials could not immediately be reached to comment. The company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, has tweeted previously about the possibility of bringing a plant to Texas. Oklahoma also has been mentioned as a possible site.
Travis County officials declined to comment, and a spokesman for the Texas governor’s office did not immediately comment.
Last month, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he had spoken with Musk about a potential plant.
Abbott’s comments came three days after Musk had threatened to move Tesla’s headquarters and future operations to Texas or Nevada after officials in California’s Alameda County, where Tesla’s only U.S. vehicle assembly plant is located, said the plant could not yet reopen because of coronavirus lockdown measures. The plant has since reopened.
Officials with the United Auto Workers union, which represents hourly workers at General Motors Co’s assembly plant in Arlington, Texas, said they believe a Tuesday county meeting will include talks about the possible deal. The union, which has unsuccessfully tried organizing Tesla’s Fremont, California, plant, called on Texas officials to obtain assurances from Tesla about any potential jobs.
(Reporting by Ben Klayman in Detroit and Brad Brooks in Austin, Texas; Editing by Leslie Adler and Jonathan Oatis)
