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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.
United Airlines has announced the issuance of travel waivers for passengers whose flights were affected by closures at London Heathrow Airport.
ITA Airways announced that flight AZ806 managed to land safely after a brief hold due to nearby missile activity.
EVA Air has announced the reinstatement of its Premium Economy Class on the Seattle route, with three weekly flights scheduled from March 8 through July 27.
Emirates Airlines has announced the launch of a new door-to-door delivery service called 'Very Important Parcels' (VIPs), promising the same level of care as provided to its passengers.
Cargolux has announced the transportation of two lions, Tsar and Jamil, from captivity in Ukraine to a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa.
Hainan Airlines announced that its Beijing–Oslo flight HU769 landed successfully in Norway.
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