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Employees at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel have initiated a process to remove UNITE-HERE Local 2 union officials from their workplace. Erika Chavez, a hotel employee, has submitted a petition for this purpose to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Region 20 in San Francisco. Chavez received free legal aid from the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation.
Air New Zealand has announced a significant international sale, offering reduced fares to over 22 destinations worldwide. The sale includes popular locations across Asia, Europe, the UK, the USA, and Canada, with prices starting at $499 one way.
One day before the start of the Munich Oktoberfest, Lufthansa's traditional “Trachten” costume crew is set to take off again. Lufthansa flight attendants will depart from Munich to Osaka today, followed by a traditional costume flight to Johannesburg on September 30. For many years, it has been a tradition for the crew to wear traditional Bavarian garments on numerous European and German routes from Munich during the Oktoberfest season. Additionally, Lufthansa ground staff at the gates in Munich Terminal 2 greet passengers in this traditional dress. Instead of the classic...
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), and Delta Air Lines have announced significant progress in their commitment to local, minority-owned business participation at LAX Terminal 3. This initiative includes 22 minority business owners collaborating to enhance the guest experience for Delta's customers and other travelers.
All articles from the May/June 2024 issue of Foundation Action are now available online.
John Wayne Airport Receives $20 Million FAA Grant for Accessibility Improvements
John Wayne Airport has been ranked as the top large airport in North America for customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study. This achievement reflects the airport's significant role in Orange County's economy.
A graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has filed federal charges against the MIT Graduate Student Union (GSU-UE), an affiliate of the United Electrical Workers union, and the university administration. The student, Katerina Boukin, alleges that they are illegally using student money for union political activities.
Air New Zealand is offering Flybuys members a chance to win Airpoints Dollars as part of their transition from the loyalty program. The airline has announced a prize pool of 50,000 Airpoints Dollars available for Flybuys members who join the Airpoints program.
Air France is set to expand its global network for the winter 2024-2025 season, serving nearly 170 destinations across 73 countries. This expansion includes eight additional routes, with five new destinations.
Launched by Air France in 2009, "Premium Economy" has been renamed "Premium," further emphasizing the unique travel experience associated with this spacious and comfortable cabin offering a greater sense of privacy. Designed for customers to fully enjoy its superior standards of comfort, Premium is available throughout the Air France fleet and long-haul network.
Air New Zealand is offering Flybuys members a chance to convert their points into Airpoints Dollars. To participate, members need to submit a screenshot of their Flybuys point balance and join the Airpoints program for free between September 16 and September 30.
Air Canada narrowly averted a pilots' strike on Saturday. The airline and the Air Line Pilots Association announced a tentative deal for wage increases of about 42% over four years, preventing the issuance of a strike notice on Sunday.
Swedish startup Heart Aerospace has unveiled the full-scale demonstrator of its future 30-seat hybrid electric airliner. The prototype of the ES-30, which resembles a cross between a De Havilland Dash-7 and an ATR 52, features a glider-like 100-foot wingspan and four wing-mounted electric motors.
Air New Zealand is calling on trivia enthusiasts to contribute questions for its popular inflight quiz. This annual tradition engages millions of passengers, challenging their knowledge while flying domestically. The airline is now offering Kiwis the opportunity to submit their most inventive and intriguing questions.
At the beginning of the year, there was concern over the expiration date for Hertz benefits associated with Capital One’s suite of Venture cards. The Venture X card offers Hertz Presidents Club status, while the Venture card provides Five Star status.
United Airlines has introduced a creative solution to enhance the business class experience, utilizing a makeshift 'ice bucket' to keep champagne chilled during flights. This innovation was highlighted by a passenger, Suzanne Brooks, who shared her positive experience on social media.
American Airlines rolled out a new automated phone system this summer, featuring an AI-sounding voice that required customers to listen to a minute-long greeting before proceeding. The system initially did not recognize requests for an "agent" until the greeting was completed.
Southwest Airlines has introduced a new feature for its Companion Pass holders, allowing them to change their designated companion online. Previously, customers had to call the airline to make this change.
Turkish Airlines, based in Istanbul, operates one of the most extensive international networks globally and enjoys a stellar reputation. Despite this, a recent flight experience from Seattle to Istanbul revealed some mixed results.