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Metropolitan Airport News
Produced by a team of aviation professionals and enthusiasts, our mission is to inform and update the more than 68,000 employees who work on the metropolitan New York airport properties, as well as the many others that provide goods and services in the surrounding communities.
The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently recognized the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) for its efforts to improve services for travelers living with dementia. TSA bestowed its Disability and Medical Conditions Community Award upon AFA in recognition of the foundation’s collaborative efforts with TSA to improve the agency’s ability to serve travelers with dementia at airports nationwide. “AFA is pleased to work with the TSA to make traveling easier and more pleasant for individuals living with dementia-related illnesses and are honored to be recognized for our efforts,” said AFA President & CEO Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. “Traveling can be challenging…
Alaska Airlines’ board of directors has elected Captain Dave Mets as vice president of flight operations. In this role, Mets will oversee the day-to-day operations and financial performance of Alaska’s flight operations division, which includes Alaska’s 3,500 pilots. “Anyone who knows Dave knows that he is a thoughtful, hard-working, and caring leader,” said Constance von Muehlen, chief operating officer for Alaska Airlines. “Dave’s impeccable track record in flight operations demonstrates his commitment to safety, transparent leadership, and focus on operational excellence. Alaska will benefit from the highest standards to which he holds himself and his team.” A 23-year veteran of…
Clarins exclusive expertise lies in a unique and customized touch based on a physiological knowledge of the skin, carried out in their Spas worldwide by over 2,000 beauty therapists. For 17 years, Clarins has been taking special care of Air France Business travelers in-flight and on the ground. On November 2, 2022, the Air France Lounge in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, located in Terminal 1, opens a new Clarins Spa area, offering tailor-made treatments. Clarins opens its new Spa area with two completely insulated treatment rooms to welcome Air France La Première, Business, and Flying Blue Elite Plus customers looking…
Global supply chain solutions leader AIT Worldwide Logistics is proud to welcome Transflo Chief Executive Officer Renee Krug as the newest industry executive to accept a seat on the company’s board of directors. Krug has amassed more than 25 years of executive experience across the supply chain, including executive roles with high-volume shipper Honeywell, truckload carrier Knight-Swift, and 3PL GlobalTranz. She also sits on the board for trucking data and solutions provider SMC3 and served as a senior advisor for AIT’s financial partner, The Jordan Company. AIT’s Executive Chairman and CEO, Vaughn Moore, noted that Krug’s vast knowledge and strong network…
Sleek design. Incredible storage. Wireless charging. The Un-carrier’s latest product is stylish AF (and functional) and ready to roll … literally. T-Mobile unveiled the Un-carrier On—a new smart, very-magenta suitcase in collaboration with Samsara Luggage. Because yes, the Un-carrier really is that passionate about helping people explore the world. Earlier this year, T-Mobile introduced Coverage Beyond to make travel easier. Now, T-Mobile is making travel look good, too, with the one-of-a-kind Un-carrier On. It’s not only the smartest, magenta-est carry-on ever, but it’s also the ultimate statement piece that’s sure to stand out in a sea of black bag boringness. The limited-edition Un-carrier…
Breeze Airways is adding two new routes from Westchester County Airport (HPN): nonstop to both Los Angeles, CA, and Sarasota-Bradenton, FL, from just $109 and $74 one way, respectively. Just five months after its first flight from HPN, Breeze now flies to nine destinations from the airport, more than any other airline. “As a former resident, I know first-hand that HPN is the most convenient New York-area airport for many travelers!” said David Neeleman, Breeze Airways’ Founder and CEO. “However, before Breeze, there was very limited commercial service – especially nonstop flights. Now Westchester and Fairfield County residents can save…
With great sadness, we let our readers of the passing of Fr. James Devine (88), a longtime JFK Chaplain at Our Lady of the Skies. Fr. Devine was born on May 13, 1934, ordained to the priesthood on May 28, 1960, and died on November 1, 2022. Father Devine was appointed the full-time Chaplain to Our Lady of the Skies Chapel at John F. Kennedy International Airport in October 2008. Father Devine loved to work with his fellow Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim chaplains. Father Devine was at the airport when Pan Am Flight 103 crashed in Lockerbie, Scotland, and was…
OTG Management, the hospitality group that is transforming the airport experience across the country, announced the promotion of Natalie Mazza to Chief Product Officer. The CPO position combines the responsibilities of product development, strategic business planning, and team leadership with a strong emphasis on creating solutions with technology. In her expanded role, Mazza will lead the strategic products team and oversee the company’s tech-focused product portfolio. She will be responsible for creating and executing the tactical product plans necessary to expand upon the various applications that comprise OTG’s fully custom tablet and mobile POS technology, back-office applications, integration hubs, and…
UPS said it plans to hire at least 60,000 of the 100,000+ seasonal employees it needs for the holiday season in one weekend. UPS Brown Friday begins Nov. 4, with more than 450 in-person and virtual events scheduled across the country. “With major retailers announcing holiday deals long before Cyber Monday, it’s more important than ever that we staff up now to meet the demands of the busy holiday shipping season,” said Nando Cesarone, Executive Vice President and President, U.S. Operations. “We are well on our way to hiring the 100,000+ seasonal employees we announced in September, and UPS Brown…
Lufthansa Cargo’s Product and Sales department will see both personnel and structural changes effective November 1, 2022. These adjustments serve strategic purposes: From now on, seven sales regions are mapped into five, which will enhance the focus on the customer, simplify the structure to increase speed to market, and support the new phase of growth of Lufthansa Cargo. The changes foresee both new appointments of personnel and adjusted responsibilities: The sales regions of North and South America will be merged into one region America. Stephanie Abeler, formerly Head of “Sales & Handling Midwest USA”, takes over the responsibilities of the newly created…