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It is advisable not to have your name on a driver's sign at airport pickups, though skepticism remains about how frequently this occurs. Organized crime groups are known for bribing airline employees to obtain flight manifests, which include lists of passengers.
They subsequently Google each name, compile a list of potential high-value targets, and arrive early to identify these names on limo driver signs. They either pay or threaten the actual drivers.
In Washington, D.C., it is common to express affection by saying, "I'll pick you up from Dulles," highlighting the cultural significance of such gestures.
In Ogden, Utah, local opposition led to the closure of an airport runway. Since then, six planes have crashed. Although commercial service has resumed with Breeze Airways, questions persist regarding the decision's impact on safety.
Hyatt Regency Orlando plans to expand by adding an adjacent Grand Hyatt hotel with 2,500 rooms.
The Financial Times recently noted the end of same-day out-and-back business trips. While these trips were once seen as grueling for employees and possibly a way for businesses to avoid paying for hotel stays, they also respected employees' time by allowing them to return home quickly, especially those with families who preferred not to be away longer than necessary.
Flying Food Group, Inc. has announced its Employees of the Month at its LAV facility.
Flying Food Group's San Francisco facility recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with its employees.
Etihad Airways has announced the launch of a new route connecting Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa.
United Airlines has unveiled its Summer 2026 schedule, which includes new flights from Newark to Bari, Split, Santiago de Compostela, and Glasgow, as well as from Newark to Seoul and Washington, D.C., to Reykjavik.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced a limited-time 20% discount on fares between Addis Ababa and Porto.
Avianca has announced that passengers are encouraged to register for the Biomig biometric migration system to avoid lines and delays at participating airports in Colombia.
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