In this week’s news, Qantas is finally planning to start flying to San Francisco again after a long COVID-19 hiatus; Delta plans to add New Zealand to its route map in the fall and increase trans-Atlantic schedules this spring; a low-cost European airline plans to add service from the U.S. to Italy; there’s more international route news from Ethiopian Airlines, Delta, American and Hawaiian; Southwest Airlines’ holiday meltdown had a big negative impact on its fourth quarter financial results, and the Transportation Department is widening its investigation of the carrier; Alaska Airlines plans to install fast satellite Wi-Fi on its regional jet fleet; San Jose’s airport officially changes its name, although not by much; SFO will close a runway for two months this spring; Seattle-Tacoma’s Centurion Lounge shuts down; and travelers to New York have a new low-cost option for trips from JFK Airport into Manhattan. Since rival United is now operating three Australia routes from San … [Read more...] about Routes: Qantas sets a return to SFO; San Jose Airport changes its name
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Netflix posts job opening for flight attendant at Bay Area airport
Netflix is stepping outside its film and reality TV show endeavors to show it's got the gumption to give folks wings. The Bay Area -based streaming giant posted a job opening for a flight attendant last week, which, like the budgets for some Netflix series, offered a stunning salary for potential applicants. Per the now-removed job posting, a Netflix flight attendant is projected to make between $60,000 and $385,000 a year. The description is still visible on a Google-hosted job board , which says the job is based out of the San Jose International Airport and the flight attendant would work primarily on a super-midsize jet. BEST OF SFGATE Drink | Baby food, gold bars and the story behind the 49ers' official whiskey History | After a violent 49ers game, the Eagles opened a stadium jail Sports | Mom of 49ers' Nick Bosa hilariously overshares on podcast 49ers | 'Back with a motherf—ing vengeance:' Kittle SB footage unearthed The flight … [Read more...] about Netflix posts job opening for flight attendant at Bay Area airport
Biden tells Japanese prime minister that the US is ‘completely committed’ to the defense of Japan, amid rising Chinese threat
U.S. President Joe Biden told Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that the United States strongly supports the defense of Japan as he welcomed him to the White House on Friday. In their Oval Office meeting, Biden also thanked Kishida for his leadership on technology and economic issues. 'Let me be crystal clear, the United States is fully thoroughly, completely committed to the alliance,' he said. 'And more importantly to Japan's defense ... the defense of Japan.' Their meeting comes amid escalating tensions with China over the status of Taiwan and after Japan announced plans last month to raise defense spending to 2 percent of gross domestic product, a marked change in course for a nation that adopted a pacifist approach after World War II. U.S. President Joe Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Friday and told him that the United States strongly supports the defense of Japan In their meeting, Biden also thanked … [Read more...] about Biden tells Japanese prime minister that the US is ‘completely committed’ to the defense of Japan, amid rising Chinese threat
OnlyFans tennis star wants someone to ‘squeeze her bum’ and tell her she’s pretty
An OnlyFans tennis star has told her fans she wants someone to "squeeze her bum" and tell her she's pretty in a new video. TikTok user Tennis Girl Evie balances a budding career on the court with producing her own exclusive content on OnlyFans and has amassed a strong following on social media in the process. In a new video, shared with her 25,000 fans on TikTok, the 18-year-old can be seen holding a baseball bat at an indoor tennis court. The words "my needs are simple" are displayed on the screen as a voiceover explains: "My needs are simple. All I want is someone to squeeze my butt and tell me I'm pretty." READ MORE: Paige Spiranac's hottest pictures as she promises fans 'sexiest snaps' on OnlyPaige Evie makes a squeezing gesture with her hand before shrugging at the camera during the clip, which she also captioned: "Simple, right?" The teenage tennis star, who is based in Houston, Texas, also has a growing following on OnlyFans in addition to her TikTok … [Read more...] about OnlyFans tennis star wants someone to ‘squeeze her bum’ and tell her she’s pretty
‘All of Us Are Dead’ Remains Netflix’s Most Damning Success
Click here to read the full article. Even before Hyosan High becomes ground zero for the world’s zombie outbreak in All of Us Are Dead , its teen inhabitants are struggling to survive. Severe bullying, threats of suicide, wealth inequality and a suffocating pressure to succeed make Hyosan High — and Korean society — a kind of hell . “In some countries, they’re more sad when adults die than when kids die. And in other countries they are sadder when kids die. Which do you think our country is?” asks one All of Us Are Dead teen during a down moment between zombie attacks. Yeah, this show is bleak — but, looking around at the state of our world, why wouldn’t it be? All of Us Are Dead is also very popular. A year after its debut, the Korean-language series sits at number 11 on Netflix ’s list of most-watched TV shows . The K-drama’s global success no doubt has something to do with the popularity of the zombie genre, but it also seems tied to its central theme: the … [Read more...] about ‘All of Us Are Dead’ Remains Netflix’s Most Damning Success
B.League: Ray Parks has double-double in Nagoya’s sixth straight win
FILE – Nagoya Diamond Dolphins’ Ray Parks during a game against in the Japan B.League. Photo from Nagoya Dolphins Twitter MANILA, Philippines — Bobby Ray Parks Jr. helped the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins earn its sixth straight victory as they beat the Shinshu Brave Warriors in overtime, 104-96, in the 2022-23 B. League season on Saturday at Dolphins Arena. Parks dropped a double-double performance of 20 points and 13 rebounds as he conspired with Takumi Saito and Scott Eatherton as the trio took charge in overtime with the Filipino import making four crucial free throws to stretch Nagoya’s win streak. Saito unleashed 34 points, while Scott Eatherton added his own double-double of 23 points and 13 boards to lift the Diamond Dolphins to the fifth seed with a 25-8 record. Shinshu dropped its third straight game, sliding to a 16-17 card despite Josh Hawkinson’s 32-point effort. Hawkinson forced overtime sinking two clutch free throws with 10 seconds left to tie the game at 81. He … [Read more...] about B.League: Ray Parks has double-double in Nagoya’s sixth straight win
PBA: Frankie Lim likes NLEX’s ‘toughness’ in unbeaten start
FILE–NLEX coach Frankie Lim. –PBA IMAGES NLEX coach Frankie Lim believes his team’s 2-0 start in the PBA Governors’ Cup is more than just having former NBA player Jonathon Simmons as import. “[I think] it has a lot to do with the makeup of the team,” Lim said after the Road Warriors’ 121-112 win over the NorthPort Batang Pier on Saturday at Ynares Center in Antipolo City. While Simmons’ presence has been terrific while Don Trollano and Kevin Alas are showing why they are his two best players, Lim is also liking the way his new players are contributing. The Road Warriors made some changes before the season-ending conference began, letting go of Justin Chua and adding hardworking veteran Sean Anthony and Lim’s ex-San Beda player Jake Pascual in a three-team trade with the TNT Tropang Giga and Phoenix Fuel Masters. Anthony was solid for NLEX in the win against his former team, posting 16 points and eight rebounds. “Last conference, I have to settle with what we have,” … [Read more...] about PBA: Frankie Lim likes NLEX’s ‘toughness’ in unbeaten start
DepEd mourns death of 2 teachers in Sorsogon road accident
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) in Sorsogon on Saturday, Jan. 28, expressed its condolences to the families of the two teachers who died in a road accident in Castilla town in the said province. In a statement, DepEd h n Sorsogon said it will its effort to facilitate the grant and release of financial assistance to the bereaved families. “They could have already gone to the comfort of their home and family when classes were suspended at noon that day but chose to remain and serve in preparing the classrooms and other necessities for the National Achievement Test this Monday [Jan. 30], not knowing that misfortune lurks in their way,” the statement said.. The public school teachers who died in the incident were Maribel Pardillo and Karen Maquiñana, both 45 years old, assigned to the San Rafael National High School in Castilla. Lt. Colonel Maria Luisa Calubaquib, the spokesperson of the Bicol Police Regional Office, said other fatalities … [Read more...] about DepEd mourns death of 2 teachers in Sorsogon road accident
PCG rescues crew of 7 on a Chinese ship off Eastern Samar
Eastern Samar map TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) based here inspected a Chinese vessel that it earlier rescued in the waters off Suluan Island, Guiuan town, Eastern Samar. Lt. Commander Ramil Montemar, chief of PCG Eastern Leyte-Tacloban, led the inspection of MV Kai Da 899 at the San Pedro Bay, located four nautical miles away from the Tacloban Port on Saturday. He said nothing illegal or suspicious was found inside the 496 tonnage vessel though they were able to furnish a copy of a certificate of deletion of ship registration issued by the Chinese government. “This means that the vessel is no longer safe for voyage and no longer meets the maritime safety standards,” Montemar said. Among the information written on the certificate was that the ship was categorized as a supply boat and not a fishing vessel as earlier mentioned. The vessel is being used to provide fuels and other essentials to boats that need them. The ship, … [Read more...] about PCG rescues crew of 7 on a Chinese ship off Eastern Samar
Memphis Grizzlies coach says ‘senseless’ death of Tyre Nichols has ‘really hit us hard’
close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for January 27 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The NBA world reacted Friday to the release of videos that showed the January 7th traffic stop that preceded the death of Tyre Nichols , who spent three days in the hospital before succumbing to his injuries. In the videos, police allegedly use pepper spray on Nichols while punching and kicking the 29-year-old, leaving him bloodied and dazed. A view of a tribute to Tyre Nichols prior to the start of the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on January 27, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, died three days after being severely beaten by five Memphis Police Department officers during a traffic stop on January 7, 2023. (David Berding/Getty Images) The brutal encounter led to the firing of five … [Read more...] about Memphis Grizzlies coach says ‘senseless’ death of Tyre Nichols has ‘really hit us hard’