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The Emirates Group, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, has established itself as a leading force in global aviation. Emirates stands as the largest all-international airline worldwide, while dnata ranks among the major providers of air transport-related services. The group's operations span six continents.
As Michigan's Right to Work law was repealed earlier this year, workers across the state are taking steps to counteract union bosses' influence. Despite polling data indicating that a majority of Michigan voters, including over 70% from union households, wanted the law to remain, it was repealed in February following a party-line vote.
For the first time in Minnesota and Michigan's aviation history, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been delivered via pipeline to Delta hubs at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). The shipments, each exceeding 7,000 gallons, were produced from winter camelina grown in Minnesota and North Dakota.
The Biden administration has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the current state of air travel competition in the United States. The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Thursday that they are conducting a "broad public inquiry into the state of competition" within the airline industry.
O'Hare International Airport's (ORD) $8.5 billion expansion will impact Chicago's role in global aviation, despite rising costs and delays.
Andre Woodson, a spokesperson for Amazon, said Amazon's Air Hub in Kentucky is "deploying our resources to deliver essential items" in support of hurricane relief efforts after Hurricane Milton.
Delta Air Lines has once again partnered with Breast Care International (BCI) for the annual "Walk for the Cure" event in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, Ghana. This marks the eighth consecutive year of collaboration aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer and promoting early detection and treatment.
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) reported stable flight operations during the Swiss autumn holiday period, carrying over 1.3 million passengers. This marks an increase of approximately 82,000 passengers compared to the same period last year. Despite facing unfavorable weather conditions at Zurich Airport and air traffic control capacity shortages, SWISS worked closely with its system partners to enhance internal processes and improve punctuality.
Citi's Double Cash Card is gaining attention for its straightforward cash back rewards. The card offers a simple earning structure, providing 2% cash back on every purchase—1% when buying and another 1% upon payment. This uncomplicated approach makes it an appealing option for those new to credit card rewards.
Hilton has announced significant growth in its loyalty program and hotel expansion, indicating its competitive stance against Marriott International. The Hilton Honors program now boasts over 200 million members, a notable achievement as analysts speculate if it could surpass Marriott Bonvoy, which had over 210 million members at mid-year. With Marriott's upcoming earnings call, this number is expected to increase.
Disney World has announced an increase in ticket prices for the 2025 holiday season, with the most expensive tickets approaching $200. This marks the first base price increase since 2018. Ticket prices for a single day at Disney's parks will now range from $119 to $199, depending on the park and date.
With the right techniques, capturing the northern lights in Iceland is within reach for photographers.
Bank of America is bringing back its More Rewards Day for the third consecutive year. On November 7, cardholders will have the opportunity to earn additional rewards on their purchases. This offer applies to all Bank of America credit cards, including those that typically do not earn rewards.
IHG Hotels & Resorts will conclude its long-standing partnership with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and The Palazzo at The Venetian Resort by the end of 2024. This decision ends a nearly 15-year affiliation between these properties and IHG's InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand. Despite the termination, IHG One Rewards members can still earn points on existing bookings for stays until March 31, 2025.
John Wayne Airport has released its statistics for September 2024, showing a decline in passenger numbers compared to the same month last year.
dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has announced the promotion of Hiranjan Aloysius to Regional CEO for dnata Catering & Retail in the Asia Pacific region. This change is effective immediately.
The Air New Zealand Sweetstake, a nationwide event featuring a giant jar filled with lollies, concluded with the revelation that the jar contained 729,370 lollies. The competition invited participants from across New Zealand to guess the number of lollies in the jar as it traveled through 11 regions.
Two graduate students at Vanderbilt University have taken legal action to block a subpoena demanding their personal information, which is being sought by the Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United (VGWU), an affiliate of the United Auto Workers union (UAW). The students, identified as "John Doe 1" and "John Doe 2," have enlisted the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation for assistance in challenging this demand.
Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg addressed employees today, outlining his vision for the company's future as they reported third-quarter 2024 results. Ortberg emphasized the need for unity in overcoming current challenges and shared his prepared remarks ahead of a financial results webcast.
Federal Express Corporation, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has been recognized as the first and only global end-to-end transportation and logistics service provider to achieve ISO 9001 certification for 30 consecutive years. This milestone is unprecedented in the transport industry.