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A pipe leak at Miami International Airport resulted in fluorescent green fluid pouring from the ceiling around 9 a.m. Eastern on Thursday morning. The cleanup operation lasted approximately 90 minutes, and airport officials have assured that the substance was not hazardous. It was identified as a "green dye" used to trace the source of water leaks.
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Citibank and American Airlines have rebranded their small business card, the Citi® / AAdvantage BusinessTM World Elite Mastercard®. The card now offers 65,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first four months of account opening. The card’s $99 annual fee is waived for the first 12 months.
When the government evaluates an applicant for Global Entry, they consider two main factors: security risk and the likelihood of customs violations. The program grants 'trusted traveler' status, offering expedited airport security and immigration procedures. This means less scrutiny, no need to remove shoes or liquids, and bypassing body scanners.
United Airlines has updated its 'contract of carriage' to double the required check-in time for passengers, although enforcement of this policy has not yet begun. As reported by Live and Let's Fly, domestic flight passengers must now check in at least 60 minutes before departure, an increase from the previous 30-minute requirement. For international flights, the new check-in time is 75 minutes prior to departure, up from 60 minutes.
On busy travel days, flying can become profitable as passengers may sell their seats on overbooked flights. One Delta passenger recently capitalized on this by earning $5,000 in a single day. Initially, the passenger accepted $2,000 to give up their seat on an overbooked flight and take a later one. When that subsequent flight was also overbooked, they volunteered again and received an additional $3,000.
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According to Department of Transportation (DOT) data, American Airlines has been reported to lose more luggage than any other carrier. Despite this, the airline has not indicated plans to invest in improved technology for tracking bags.
IHG's Holiday Inn breakfast manual for managers has surfaced on the web, revealing strategies to enhance guest spending during breakfast. The document offers insights into guest preferences and tactics to increase morning revenue. According to the manual, 30% to 50% of Holiday Inn guests have breakfast on the property, with approximately 27 million breakfasts served annually.
Chase is offering significant incentives for its Southwest Airlines small business credit cards, with the potential to earn up to 120,000 points. The Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card and the Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Credit Card both feature these offers.
American Airlines flight 3921 from Chicago O’Hare to Manchester, New Hampshire, diverted to Buffalo on Wednesday after a passenger urinated in the aisle of the Embraer E-170 aircraft operated by Envoy Air, a wholly-owned regional carrier.
British Airways has increased the price of American Airlines and Alaska Airlines award travel by up to 3,000 miles. This change follows a previous price increase implemented seven months ago.
GHA Discovery is offering its rewards currency, Discovery Dollars, at a discount through August 31. The discount rate varies based on the member's status within the program. Purchases are processed by Points.com and may take up to two business days to credit. Purchased points expire after 24 months.
Riyadh Air has announced that its premium economy class will offer a service level described as "more business-minus than economy-plus." The airline's business class will feature suites with doors, large screens, wireless charging, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Denver’s airport has faced significant challenges over the past 30 years, beginning even before its opening. Its baggage handling system has been the subject of numerous case studies highlighting failures. Currently, the systems designed to manage passenger flow are under scrutiny.
American Express will open a Centurion Lounge at Tokyo Haneda Airport. The lounge, located on the fourth floor of Terminal 3, is scheduled to open next year. It will cover approximately 7,350 square feet and accommodate 122 passengers.
The California bill to ban CLEAR from airports has been pulled.
Delta Air Lines flight 136 from Detroit to Amsterdam diverted to New York on Tuesday night after several passengers became ill from the "spoiled food" served on board.
Chase has increased the bonus for its Aeroplan® Credit Card by 10,000 points, bringing the total to 70,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening. The card's annual fee is $95.
Elliott Capital has acquired nearly a $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines, seeking to replace top management and align the airline more closely with major competitors such as American Airlines and JetBlue by introducing charges for bags and basic economy fares. In response, Southwest Airlines has adopted a 'shareholder rights plan,' commonly known as a 'poison pill,' designed to make any takeover attempt prohibitively expensive, according to an SEC filing. This move is expected to lead to litigation.