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The holiday season is traditionally a time for gathering with family and friends, but it also marks one of the busiest travel periods. In 2023, the Transportation Security Administration screened a record-setting 2.9 million passengers on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The summer of 2024 surpassed this figure twice, indicating an even busier holiday season ahead.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is gearing up for its joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS), set to take place in Bangkok. The event aims to address key industry topics, including airline retailing, finance, facilitation, accessibility, and passenger experience.
Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines has announced a new codeshare partnership with Alaska Airlines, marking its first such collaboration. This agreement aims to enhance travel options between Asia and the United States by allowing passengers to book itineraries on a single ticket.
Chase has expanded its lounge offerings for Sapphire Reserve cardholders, now including access to select Air Canada Maple Leaf lounges worldwide. This development adds nearly two dozen lounges to the card's existing network, which already includes Priority Pass Select membership and Chase Sapphire lounges.
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has been recognized with the Silver Ribbon Mental Health Award for the fourth year in a row in Singapore. This award highlights FedEx's dedication to promoting mental well-being and creating a supportive workplace culture.
With the holiday season approaching, now is an ideal time to book flights to avoid premium prices. According to a Google Flights forecast, Thanksgiving flights should be booked by early October, and Christmas and New Year's flights by late October. However, timing is just one of several factors that can impact travel costs and experiences.
Essential workers from nine European countries gathered in Brussels on October 1, 2024, to demand improved pay and working conditions through reforms in EU procurement rules. The rally involved around 1,000 participants, including cleaners, security guards, and food service employees. The protest aimed to address the "race to the bottom" caused by current EU procurement policies that prioritize cost over worker welfare.
Federal Express Corporation, a leading express transportation company, recently hosted a networking event in Dubai to engage with stakeholders in the UAE's automotive aftermarket sector. The gathering at TAJ Dubai was attended by representatives from over 50 local companies and focused on specialized logistics innovations.
UNI Global Union and Geopost have expanded their 2017 global agreement with a new addendum, broadening Geopost's human rights responsibilities to include more workers, notably subcontractors. This addition introduces a commitment to limit subcontracting to a single tier, setting a new standard for responsible outsourcing in the industry.
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has issued a legal notice to approximately 50,000 port employees affected by the recent strike order from International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union officials. The notice informs workers at East and Gulf ports of their rights, including the option to reject the strike order and continue working.
Employees of Green Thumb Industries in New Jersey have taken steps to remove the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 360 union as their representative. Michael Potter, a Lead Warehouse Technician at Green Thumb, filed a petition for decertification with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), representing his colleagues at five different locations.
Long Beach Airport has reported its busiest summer on record, with over 1.1 million passengers passing through between June 1 and August 31, 2024. This figure marks a 4% increase compared to the previous record set in 2018.
The Lufthansa Group, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and Munich Airport are collaborating to establish a new center for cooperation and innovation named the 'TUM Convergence Center'. This new building complex will be constructed on approximately 20,400 square meters of the LabCampus, an innovation hub at Munich Airport.
Air New Zealand has launched a new promotion called the Sweetstake, offering a chance for participants to win a share of one million Airpoints Dollars (APD). The competition involves guessing the number of lollies in a giant jar that will tour 11 locations across New Zealand, from Whangārei to Invercargill.
Paris, October 10, 2024
London, UK, 1 October 2024 – dnata has announced a significant environmental initiative by transitioning its fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) at London Heathrow Airport to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), an alternative to diesel. This change is expected to cut the carbon emissions of the fleet by 77%, equating to a reduction of over 2,400 tonnes of CO2 annually.
Benjamin Logsdon, a Ph.D. student in mathematics at Dartmouth College, has filed federal anti-discrimination charges against the Graduate Organized Laborers of Dartmouth (GOLD-UE) union. The charges, lodged with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), allege that the union failed to accommodate his religious beliefs. Logsdon received free legal aid from National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation staff attorneys.
In October, recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Condor Airlines is making a visible statement by launching its Airbus A320 with registration D-AICS as a FlyPink plane. The aircraft will feature pink stripes to support the global aviation initiative FlyPink, which aims to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention and solidarity with those affected.
The Air France Play app has been rebranded as 'Air France Press,' aligning its name with the extensive range of content it offers. The app features a diverse catalogue of over 200 French and international newspapers and magazines, providing new functionalities for a personalized reading experience before, during, or after flights.
Long Beach Airport (LGB) is seeking community support to be ranked among the Top 10 Best Small Airports in the United States for 2024 by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice travel award contest.