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American Airlines has introduced a new option for its top-tier elite status members to redeem miles for access to the Flagship First dining facility before departure. This offering is part of the airline's "Enhance with Miles" program, which was launched in recent years. The ability to use miles for Flagship First dining was hinted at earlier this year.
Nadine Reyes, an employee at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Los Angeles, has lodged federal charges against the Service Employees International Union – United Healthcare Workers (SEIU-UHW). The charges stem from allegations that union officials falsely asserted that full union membership was a mandatory condition of her employment. Additionally, Reyes claims she was threatened with termination if she did not sign membership and dues deduction cards. She is receiving legal assistance from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation.
Emirates has announced a firm order for five additional Boeing 777 freighters, with deliveries scheduled between 2025 and 2026. This new order adds to the airline's existing commitments, bringing the total number of pending deliveries from Boeing to 14 by the end of 2026.
The American Express Business Platinum Card is offering a significant welcome bonus of 150,000 Membership Rewards points for new cardholders who meet the spending requirement of $20,000 within the first three months. According to The Points Guy, this bonus can be valued at $3,000 if redeemed effectively.
Aer Lingus is set to introduce a new service connecting Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Dublin Airport (DUB) starting in May 2025. This announcement marks the return of transatlantic flights for Indiana, a development welcomed by local officials.
Citi ThankYou Rewards has expanded its hotel transfer partnerships by adding Preferred Hotels & Resorts to its portfolio. This new collaboration allows Citi cardholders to convert their points into I Prefer Hotel Rewards at a 1:4 ratio, meaning 1,000 Citi ThankYou Rewards points can be exchanged for 4,000 I Prefer points.
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Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo have announced an order for five additional Boeing 777 Freighters. This new order, finalized in September, was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website. It brings Emirates' total order of Boeing widebody airplanes to 249, including 14 777 Freighters.
From next Tuesday, all SWISS Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers departing from Zurich Airport will need to check in at Check-in 3, located at the rail station. This temporary change is due to the replacement of baggage belts on the Check-in 1 concourse. The adjustment will last approximately five months, with normal operations expected to resume by March 2025.
American Airlines is offering a status match for elite members of Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. This initiative allows travelers to enjoy American's AAdvantage program benefits for four months without starting from scratch in a new loyalty program.
Emirates has been recognized as the 'World's Best Airline' according to a new comprehensive study. The study highlights Emirates for its extensive range of services, noting that it "ticks nearly every box, from baggage allowance to punctuality." The airline is praised for operating the largest number of double-decker Airbus A380s, offering significant space and legroom across all cabins. Its premium economy class on the A380s is described as "the best in the sky," while business class includes a chauffeur service to and from the airport. First-class passengers enjoy an...
Emirates has unveiled a new livery on its A380 aircraft to mark the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. As the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, the airline has introduced a unique nose-to-tail design that highlights its partnership with the league. The aircraft will begin operating across Emirates' global network next week.
American Airlines is preparing to retire its Flagship First class, the last international first-class product offered by a U.S. carrier. This change will see the end of a service that has been available since the early 2010s. The airline's Airbus A321T planes, which previously featured first-class cabins, have already been retrofitted into more standard configurations.
American Airlines is experimenting with a new technology aimed at enforcing boarding order among passengers. The Fort Worth-based airline is testing software that alerts gate agents when someone attempts to board before their group is called. This initiative was first reported by View from the Wing and confirmed by The Points Guy (TPG) through an American Airlines spokesperson.
Hundreds of thousands of American public sector workers have experienced the effects of the Janus decision, a Supreme Court ruling from June 2018. The decision prohibits union bosses from mandating public sector workers to join or pay dues as an employment condition.
Labor strikes at hotels in major U.S. cities continue with no resolution in sight, as more than 5,000 workers remain on strike. The affected hotels are affiliated with major brands such as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, and Omni in Boston, Honolulu, San Francisco, and Seattle. Unlike earlier shorter protests, the current strikes are indefinite.
Elodie Berthonneau has been appointed as Vice President Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo, effective October 1, 2024. She will oversee the sales and handling operations in significant markets for the company, including China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Oceania. Before joining Lufthansa Cargo, Berthonneau was with Qatar Cargo as Vice President Network Planning and Strategic Partnership.
Severious Kale-Dery, a senior staff writer at Graphic Communications Group, was among five Ghanaian journalists invited by Delta to visit the airline's headquarters in Atlanta. The trip included a flight experience in the Delta One cabin and exclusive VIP Select service, all expenses covered by Delta.
Cathay Pacific has introduced its new Business class, the Aria Suite, along with updates to its Premium Economy and Economy classes on the retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The upgraded aircraft made its debut on the Hong Kong-Beijing route on October 18, 2024, and will gradually be introduced on other routes. A ceremony at Hong Kong International Airport marked the introduction of these new features.