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Officials from the Jackson County Airport Authority, along with members of the Airport Advisory Committee, have announced a significant expansion project at Trent Lott International Airport. The North Apron Expansion and Taxiway Connector project is estimated to cost approximately $7 million and aims to add 15,000 square yards of apron space for aircraft parking and provide frontage for new aircraft hangar development. Additionally, 2,700 square yards of connector taxiway will be constructed to link the apron with the existing parallel taxiway.
Union organizers at Delta Air Lines are criticizing the management for not supporting flight attendants who wear Palestine flag pins. This comes amid a broader debate on uniform policies and employee expression within the airline industry.
Students in Tulsa Tech’s aviation maintenance technology program now have more than 3,000 new industry mentors thanks to a new partnership announced with American Airlines. Students now have direct access to the airline’s Tulsa-based aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) through ongoing engagement opportunities at the carrier’s maintenance base and on campus. Additionally, top-performing students will secure guaranteed interviews for open positions with the carrier.
Star Alliance frequent flyer program Avianca LifeMiles is testing points transfers with Brazilian carrier Gol, which may have significant implications.
Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the design and construction of the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) vehicle. The uncrewed air system developed for DARPA recently received its official X-plane designation of XRQ-73.
The St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater is set to host an 'erotic room crawl' on October 26th, raising questions about whether guests should be informed of such events prior to booking. The event reportedly includes a topless pool area, which has surprised some observers given the hotel's brand image.
In the realm of air travel, seat selection often elicits numerous questions from passengers. While preferences vary widely, one frequent traveler has articulated a particular inclination towards bulkhead seats in business class. This choice is unconventional, given the general unpopularity of these seats for two primary reasons.
GE Aerospace has announced the successful demonstration of a new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet. This achievement, which could enable high-speed flight and longer range across various multi-mission aircraft, represents a significant milestone in GE Aerospace's portfolio of hypersonic programs.
News and notes from around the internet:
Fiji Airways will launch non-stop service from Dallas-Fort Worth to Nadi, Fiji. This route aligns with the carrier's recent full membership in oneworld and its adoption of American Airlines' AAdvantage as its frequent flyer program. Speculation suggests that Seattle, home to oneworld member Alaska Airlines, may be added as a future destination.
Chase has introduced its most significant offer to date for the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, allowing new cardholders to earn 120,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. This offer surpasses last year's 100,000-point initial bonus, which had been considered one of the best credit card offers.
Avfuel has announced that C.R. Sincock, II, Executive Vice President for Avfuel and President and CEO of its sister company Avflight, has been elected to serve a second term as a board member for the National Air Transportation Association (NATA). The three-year appointment was made official during NATA’s annual meeting on June 25.
The possibility of hydrogen-powered flight suggests greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, with technological advances progressing rapidly. Studies from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden indicate that nearly all air travel within a 750-mile radius (1200 km) could be achieved using hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2045. A novel heat exchanger currently under development could extend this range further.
A woman traveling in business class on a long-haul flight was approached by a flight attendant before departure, who requested that she switch seats with a six-year-old child seated in economy. The child's mother, also seated in business class, cited a booking glitch as the reason for the seating discrepancy and insisted on sitting next to her child.
Mainline Aviation is partnering with SAS Scandinavian Airlines to provide in-flight catering services for the airline's transatlantic route from Atlanta to Copenhagen. The route operates daily during the summer months, utilizing an Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
When flying, passengers are the airline's customers, not the airport's. Airports often do not know individual passengers but view them as products. Their real clients are airlines and local politicians. This perspective influences decisions such as the removal of moving walkways at airports like Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare to encourage shopping rather than convenience.
When booking a hotel, confirmation is typically instant. However, Airbnb operates differently, often requiring host approval before finalizing a reservation. Hosts may reject requests for various reasons, including information gleaned from social media profiles.
A recent incident involving Hertz has raised concerns about the company's billing practices. A customer who redeemed Hertz points for a free rental was charged $400 on his employer’s corporate card.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants have reported injuries caused by 'exploding' Coca-Cola cans. The incidents have raised concerns about the safety of beverage containers on flights.
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express now features an initial bonus offer. Historically, the card has rarely included such offers. "Frankly, the card is too good, and extra points should get you to pay attention," the source states.