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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.
London Heathrow, recognized as Europe's busiest airport, will soon experience an increase in its flight offerings by Oman Air.
Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport will commence safety and airfield improvement projects on Runway 12R-30L in two distinct phases throughout 2025.
Delta Air Lines is adjusting its service between Atlanta and Anchorage, extending flights beyond the summer travel season to a year-round offering.
Air Canada's inaugural Airbus A321XLR is being assembled at Airbus's Hamburg Finkenwerder site in Germany.
American Airlines continues to be among the few carriers offering first-class cabins, branded as Flagship First.
Qantas is expanding its international network with the reintroduction of two long-haul routes from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland, as seen in its latest schedule submission to OAG.
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