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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.
AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America today finalized the merger to form Allied Universal, a security services and solutions company. The new organization, with more than 140,000 employees, is the largest security services company in North America. Allied Universal, www.AUS.com, will maintain headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif., and Conshohocken, Pa., and is expected to have annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to serve, secure and care for the people and businesses of our communities. A commitment to understanding clients’ needs and aligning solutions with their goals will position Allied Universal…
Amazon has entered into agreements to lease 40 dedicated cargo airplanes to serve customers; its first branded airplane to be revealed as part of inaugural flight in Seattle Amazon today is showcasing its first ever branded air cargo plane during Seafair’s Air Show, an annual community celebration taking place in Amazon’s hometown of Seattle. The Boeing 767-300, operated by Amazon’s air cargo provider Atlas Air, is flying in the Seafair Air Show to thousands of Seattle residents and Amazon employees. “Creating an air transportation network is expanding our capacity to ensure great delivery speeds for our Prime members for years…
Virgin America, the California-based airline reinventing flying, today announced a total of four daily nonstop flights to both Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as of November 18, 2016. The new service comes as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Virgin America’s request to operate two additional daily flights to Newark. In conjunction with the new service, Virgin America will also offer even more conveniently scheduled flight times for travelers heading between New York City and the West Coast. To celebrate the new services, Virgin America is offering a fare sale, with Newark flights starting from $149*. “Since our…
JetBlue takes immediate opportunity to disrupt the valuable coast-to-coast market with lie-flat seats, curated food, and specially trained crewmembers JetBlue today announced it intends to further expand its highly successful Mint experience by amending its purchase agreement with Airbus to bring additional A321 aircraft into its fleet. JetBlue believes the additional aircraft will allow it to capture an immediate opportunity to position itself as the transcontinental airline of choice and build west coast frequencies with a targeted approach that leverages its east coast strength Under the amendment, JetBlue will take delivery of incremental aircraft over seven years. Specifically, Airbus is…
Carry-on Suitcase That Gets On-The-Go Travelers, Students and Busy Professionals to Their Destination Three Times Faster Than Walking Launches Indiegogo Campaign Today Modobag today launched an #Indiegogo #crowdfunding campaign for the world’s first motorized, rideable carry-on smart luggage. With the goal to change the way the world travels, Modobag has set a campaign funding goal of $50,000 USD and features limited Early Bird specials of $995 USD (30% off retail) as well as several other rewards for backers. Modobag gets riders to their destination up to 3x faster than walking and features top speeds of 8mph, a dual wheel braking…
Delta agrees to replace outmoded Terminals C and D with new facility to be integrated into a new unified terminal complex, with Port Authority investment capped at $600 million The Port Authority’s Board of Commissioners today authorized $600 million toward the construction of a new terminal to replace Terminals C and D for Delta Air Lines, Inc. at LaGuardia Airport, marking the second phase of the airport’s redevelopment and modernization program. The authorization, consistent with recommendations made by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Airport Advisory Panel, will help unify the airport through the interconnection of Terminal B with the new 37-gate Terminal…
Now serving Cheez-It® crackers and Ocean Spray® Craisins® onboard JetBlue flights; just two of five free unlimited premium brands in the JetBlue snack basket. JetBlue – the airline made famous by its unlimited free blue chips and live seatback televisions – today announced it is now offering Cheez-It crackers and Ocean Spray Craisins® as part of the airline’s free unlimited onboard snack options. JetBlue regularly refreshes its onboard snack options to include new choices and address changing customer preferences, but two things never change: snacks on JetBlue are always free, and always unlimited. JetBlue’s five free brand-name snacks are: Cheez-It…
It’s a whole new ballgame at JetBlue’s Terminal 5. The term “self-service” can be scary to some, however, JetBlue has gone all out at making the kiosks simple to use, and has staff on hand to assist those who may be struggling through the process. Travelers will have a smoother, more high-tech path through the ticket lobby. “The journey from keyboard to curb can be stressful,” said Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s Executive Vice President, Customer Experience, “We strive to make it simple and be helpful.” To do that, JetBlue has overhauled the T5 lobby first opened in 2008, making it more…
Emirates has launched the world’s first interactive amenity kit in Economy Class providing a more comfortable travel experience. The stylish new amenity kits utilize augmented reality (AR) technology to unlock immersive content on mobile devices. The kit bags come in six designs inspired by six regions in Emirates’ global network – Australasia, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Far East. The designs incorporate the colors and patterns of each of these regions and the Middle East design, in particular, features Arabic calligraphy by UAE-based artist, Tagelsir Hassan. The kits include all the necessities for additional comfort on long-haul…
British Airways customers can now meditate their way to a more relaxing flight, thanks to a new in-flight entertainment channel on the airline’s long-haul routes. The Headspace video channel is packed with content designed to help travellers unwind in the air, by practicing simple meditation and mindfulness exercises. Guided by Headspace co-founder, and former monk, Andy Puddicombe, each exercise focuses on a different topic, such as enabling stressed parents and anxious travellers to feel happier and more relaxed, overcoming jet lag or just helping them to get the most from every minute of their journey. Troy Warfield, British Airways’ director…