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Max Knoblauch

JetBlue boosts its third-quarter revenue forecast after strong late summer travel demand

Empty August offices gave JetBlue a boost, and the carrier on Thursday announced improved guidance for its current quarter.

The carrier now expects operating revenue per available seat mile to decline between 1.5% and 4% in the third quarter, an improvement from its previous forecast that it would drop between 2% and 6%. JetBlue also lifted the floor on its capacity guidance, from a 1% drop to flat.

“Momentum from earlier in the summer carried forward into August and through the Labor Day holiday, both of which were marked by strength for bookings,” the company said.

JetBlue posted an earnings beat in its second quarter, though it reported its fourth straight quarterly net loss. The carrier has made a profit in just four out of its last 14 quarters.

The company on Thursday also announced a new deal with Amazon to adopt its Project Kuiper satellite broadband network to power in-flight Wi-Fi on some planes beginning in 2027.

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Max Knoblauch

Uber launches “digital tasks” in the US, paying some drivers to train AI

Beginning later this fall, US Uber drivers will be able to earn money by completing short “digital tasks” like uploading restaurant menus or recording audio samples.

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi teased the new gig income stream back in June at the Bloomberg Tech conference.

At that time, Khosrowshahi said drivers and couriers were “labeling maps, translating language, looking at AI answers, and grading AI answers.” According to Thursday’s announcement, the tasks won’t be so focused on Uber’s business, but instead on connecting workers with “companies that need real people to help improve their technology.”

Per Uber, digital tasks can be done when drivers aren’t on a trip, be it at home or when not driving, and will take only “a few minutes” each.

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At that time, Khosrowshahi said drivers and couriers were “labeling maps, translating language, looking at AI answers, and grading AI answers.” According to Thursday’s announcement, the tasks won’t be so focused on Uber’s business, but instead on connecting workers with “companies that need real people to help improve their technology.”

Per Uber, digital tasks can be done when drivers aren’t on a trip, be it at home or when not driving, and will take only “a few minutes” each.

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United Airlines posts stronger-than-expected profit but weaker sales in its third quarter

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