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SAN FRANCISCO >> Knock, knock, Google’s video chatting app has arrived. The app, dubbed Duo, represents Google’s response to other popular video calling options, including Apple’s FaceTime, Microsoft’s Skype and Facebook’s Messenger app. Duo isn’t much different from the other video chatting services, except that it gives a glimpse at who is making the call, helping the recipient decide whether to answer. Google calls this feature, “Knock, knock.” The new app, aounced in ...

LOS ANGELES — Delta Airlines lifted a ground stop today that was ordered after a power outage in Atlanta wreaked havoc with the company’s computer systems, the airline aounced. A statement on the airline’s website, posted at 5:40 a.m., said the ground stop “has been lifted and limited departures are resuming following a power outage in Atlanta that impacted Delta computer systems and operations worldwide.” “Cancellations and delays continue,” the airline said. “Customers heading to the airport(s) should expect delays and cancellations. While inquiries are high and wait times are long, our customer service agents are doing everything they can to assist. There may also be some lag time in the ...

Long Beach Airport offered the most affordable flights in the nation this year, according to a recent report that compared pricing and travel trends in airports across the U.S. This marks the third time in four years that Long Beach Airport has eaed the No. 1 spot in the aual Airport Affordability Index published by cheapflights.com. In 2015 the airport’s ranking fell to the seventh spot. “The Cheapflights.com survey shows why it is so important to comparison shop when searching for airfare,” Interim Airport Director Juan López-Rios said in a statement. “Travelers are currently enjoying some of the best prices in recent history for airfare, which is why it is such a bonus for Long Beach Airp...

Long Beach Airport offered the most affordable flights in the nation this year, according to a recent report that compared pricing and travel trends in airports across the U.S. This marks the third time in four years that Long Beach Airport has eaed the No. 1 spot in the aual Airport Affordability Index published by cheapflights.com. In 2015 the airport’s ranking fell to the seventh spot. “The Cheapflights.com survey shows why it is so important to comparison shop when searching for airfare,” Interim Airport Director Juan López-Rios said in a statement. “Travelers are currently enjoying some of the best prices in recent history for airfare, which is why it is such a bonus for Long Beach Airp...

Think of it as a direct coection from the seaside to Silicon Valley. JetBlue Airways Corp. aounced plans to begin direct flights for the first time from Long Beach Airport to Mineta San Jose Inteational Airport in early January. The airline, which operates more flights from LGB than any other carrier, has also committed to increasing its flights from Long Beach to three other destinations in the weste United States — San Francisco, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. Through June, total passenger departures from LGB are up 3 percent. JetBlue’s latest move to increase flights from the airport follows its March aouncement of new flights to Reno-Tahoe Inteational Airport and June’s arrival of Southwe...

LOS ANGELES — A few delays were reported today for Southwest Airlines flights at Los Angeles Inteational Airport, as the airline continued to recover from a massive computer glitch that temporarily halted all of its flights. According to the LAX website, four Southwest arrivals and four departures will be delayed today during a time frame extending through early afteoon, with all other flights either on time or early. No cancellations were being reported. At Long Beach Airport, no arrivals will be delayed, and one departure will be delayed. At John Wayne Airport, 12 arriving flights were canceled, and 12 departing flights were canceled. The computer failure occurred around midday Wednesday,...

LOS ANGELES — Southwest Airlines issued an apology today after passengers in the Southland and at airports across the nation were forced to deal with extensive delays and cancellations caused by a computer failure. Southwest “began experiencing intermittent performance issues” Wednesday afteoon, which prompted a temporary halt to all flights that had not yet left the gate, according to the airline. The ground stop was lifted around 1 p.m., but delays continued throughout the day. In a statement released this moing, Southwest spokeswoman Linda Rutherford said more than 221 flights had been canceled. “I want to start off by once again apologizing to our customers and reiterating that your exp...

Southwest Airlines flights halted by computer glitch A Southwest jet arrives at the Bob Hope Burbank Airport (March 11, 2014 file photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News) By City News Service A system-wide computer issue this afteoon that halted Southwest Airlines flights at LAX and other airports across the country has been resolved, but flights may still be delayed as the system comes back on line. As of 2:17 p.m., the airline’s web site appeared to be malfunctioning, saying only, “We’re working hard to get you where you want to be. Please do not refresh your browser. We will automatically transfer you to Southwest.com as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience....

Southwest Airlines flights halted by computer glitch A Southwest jet arrives at the Bob Hope Burbank Airport (March 11, 2014 file photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News) By City News Service A system-wide computer issue this afteoon has halted Southwest Airlines flights at LAX and other airports across the country. There’s no immediate word on when the issue will be repaired. A message on the airline’s website states: “We are aware and investigating current issues with our systems. We will keep you posted as we have more information to share.” Advertisement Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. Let's block ads! بخوانید...

Southwest Airlines, Long Beach Airport’s newest passenger carrier, has permission to temporarily expand its operations at the airport later this year, city officials aounced Wednesday. The airline has operated at LGB for a little more than a month. Southwest has offered four daily flights from LGB to Oakland Inteational Airport since early June. Southwest’s arrival resulted in LGB having a total of four commercial airlines operating from its runways. The other airlines are JetBlue Airways Corp., American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. As of Wednesday, LGB officials do not know if Southwest will dedicate its additional flight operations to expanding service to Oakland or to temporarily fly to...

Southwest Airlines, Long Beach Airport’s newest passenger carrier, has permission to temporarily expand its operations at the airport during the latter months of this year, according to an aouncement from Long Beach’s city govement. The airline has operated at LGB for a little more than a month. Southwest has offered four daily flights from LGB to Oakland Inteational Airport began in early June, and Southwest’s arrival resulted in LGB having a total of four commercial airlines operating from its runways. The other airlines are JetBlue Airways Corp., American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. As of Wednesday, LGB officials do not know if Southwest will dedicate its additional flight operations t...

WASHINGTON >> The U.S. govement on Thursday tentatively approved scheduled commercial airline service to Havana from 10 American cities, further bridging the gulf between countries as close as an hour flight but long kept at a greater distance by the Cold War. The decision is another long stride in President Barack Obama’s effort to normalize U.S.-Cuba relations. “Reopening travel relations with Cuba is about more than just restoring the freedom to travel there for all Americans —it’s about opening Cuba to new ideas, new values and improved human rights that our 50-year-old policy of isolation could not achieve,” said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. But Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., chairman of ...

WASHINGTON >> The U.S. govement on Thursday tentatively approved scheduled commercial airline service to Havana from 10 American cities, further bridging the gulf between countries as close as 90 miles and an hour flight but long kept at a greater distance by the Cold War. The decision is another long stride in President Barack Obama’s effort to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba. “Reopening travel relations with Cuba is about more than just restoring the freedom to travel there for all Americans —it’s about opening Cuba to new ideas, new values, and improved human rights that our 50-year-old policy of isolation could not achieve,” said Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. Mar...

The father of Cal State Long Beach student Nohemi Gonzalez, killed in the Nov. 13 Paris terror attacks, is suing Google, Facebook and Twitter, alleging the social media giants have aided ISIS and other groups by allowing them to use their chaels to recruit members and coordinate attacks. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Northe Califoia, alleges the three companies “use their social networks as a tool for spreading extremist propaganda, raising funds and attracting new recruits.” The lawyer representing Nohemi’s father, Reynaldo Gonzalez, said this case is not about free speech, but about creating communication conduits that allow ISIS and other terror groups to plan, coo...

The family of Cal State Long Beach student Nohemi Gonzalez, killed in the Paris terror attacks, is suing Google, Facebook and Twitter, alleging the social media giants have aided ISIS and other groups by allowing them to use their chaels to recruit members and coordinate attacks. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Northe Califoia, alleges the three companies “use their social networks as a tool for spreading extremist propaganda, raising funds and attracting new recruits.” The lawyer representing the family, Michigan-based Keith Altman of Excolo Law, said this case is not about free speech, but about creating communication conduits that allow ISIS and other terror groups t...

The family of Cal State Long Beach student Nohemi Gonzalez, killed in the Paris terror attacks, is suing Google, Facebook and Twitter, alleging the social media giants have aided ISIS and other groups by allowing them to use their chaels to recruit members and coordinate attacks. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Northe Califoia, alleges the three companies “use their social networks as a tool for spreading extremist propaganda, raising funds and attracting new recruits.” The lawyer representing the family, Michigan-based Keith Altman of Excolo Law, said this case is not about free speech, but about creating communication conduits that allow ISIS and other terror groups t...

The family of Cal State Long Beach student Nohemi Gonzalez, killed in the Paris attacks, is suing Google, Facebook and Twitter, alleging the social media giants have aided terrorist groups by allowing them to use their chaels to recruit members and coordinate attacks. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Northe Califoia, alleges the three companies “use their social networks as a tool for spreading extremist propaganda, raising funds and attracting new recruits.” The lawyer representing the family, Michigan-based Keith Altman of Excolo Law, said this case is not about free speech, but about creating communication conduits that allow ISIS and other terror groups to plan, coord...