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JetBlue announced the appointment of Tracy Lawlor as chief people officer, effective immediately. Lawlor, who has been with the airline for nearly 23 years, has served as acting chief people officer since March 2024. Reporting to JetBlue’s CEO, Joanna Geraghty, Lawlor will be responsible for engaging JetBlue crewmembers and fostering its unique culture, overseeing teams such as compensation and benefits; diversity, equity, and inclusion; crew relations; culture; values and labor relations; recruiting and talent management. “Tracy is an experienced leader known for her ability to turn strategic visions into reality while fostering strong collaboration across the airline,” said Geraghty. “Her…
The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport has announced a partnership with SAS, enabling the Scandinavian airline to operate from the new world-class international terminal scheduled to open in 2026. SAS is the eighth airline to commit to operating at The New Terminal One, an all-international terminal that will transform the global gateway to New York and the United States. The New Terminal One is being constructed in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion redevelopment of JFK Airport. With hubs in Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo, the airline flies to more than 130 destinations in 34 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. The carrier launched service…
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new state-of-the-art Terminal 6, and award-winning, Hong Kong-based carrier Cathay Pacific, have announced an agreement for the airline to operate from Terminal 6 when the first five gates open to passengers in early 2026. In addition, Cathay Pacific will open a nearly 10,000 square-foot lounge at Terminal 6 – its first dedicated lounge in the New York market and its second in the United States, along with San Francisco International Airport. Cathay Pacific customers…
ISS A/S, a leading workplace experience and facility management company, announced the appointment of Steven Quick as the new CEO of North America, one of the company’s most important growth markets. Steven will join ISS on 1 July 2024. Steven has held a wide range of executive leadership roles in the industry, including most recently as CEO of Unispace Group, a global leader in workplace strategy, design, and construction. Prior to that, he was Chief Executive of Global Occupier Services for Cushman & Wakefield. He has also held executive leadership positions for CBRE and Johnson Controls. Steven is Chair of…
Accommodations Plus International (API), a global leader in crew accommodations technology and service solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Air India, a Tata Group airline, and a prominent force in the world aviation industry. This landmark collaboration signifies a pivotal step in Air India’s journey of transformation under the Tata ownership and reinforces API’s commitment to driving innovation and excellence in crew accommodations management worldwide. Following an extensive nine-month evaluation initiated by Air India’s forward-thinking leadership team, API emerged as the preferred partner to oversee Air India’s global crew accommodations. This decision underscores Air India’s confidence in…
East/West Industries, a leading global aerospace supplier since 1968, is pleased to announce the promotion of Senior Director of Product Development Michael Vetter to Vice President. This promotion is a testament to the trust in Mike Vetter’s outstanding leadership, his 19 years of engineering and business experience, and his proven track record of delivering results in an evolving and challenging aerospace industry. “Mike has been instrumental in securing critical long-term programs and driving the company’s growth and is an integral part of our Executive Team,” said Teresa Ferraro, President and CEO of East/West. “During his nearly two decades of industry…
Delta is ready to welcome guests to its newest and most exclusive destination: The Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Located between Concourses A and B in Terminal 4, adjacent to the main security checkpoint, the sweeping 39,000-plus-square-foot Delta One Lounge – the first of its kind, and larger than any Delta Sky Club – offers a variety of experiences and amenities for the premium traveler, from fine dining to spa-like wellness treatments to valet services and more. Delta One ticketholders can curate their own one-of-a-kind Lounge experience, based on what their travel day is…
As airline passengers prepare to take to the skies this Independence Day holiday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for a sustained period of high passenger volumes. TSA expects to screen more than 32 million individuals from Thursday, June 27 through Monday, July 8, which is a 5.4% increase over 2023 Independence Day holiday travel volumes. On Sunday, June 23, TSA broke the record for most people screened on a single day, screening nearly 3 million (2.99 million) individuals. This summer’s record-breaking travel volumes reflect the role TSA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have in securing the nation’s…
China’s flag airline, Air China, and The New Terminal One at JFK have launched a partnership to collaborate on New York’s new global gateway and elevate the travel experience for Chinese customers visiting the United States. The New Terminal One, a dedicated international terminal that is being constructed in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s $19 billion redevelopment of JFK Airport, will partner with Air China with the objective of providing a world-class experience for Chinese customers at the premier global gateway scheduled to open in 2026. “We are honored to collaborate with our colleagues at Air China to jointly deliver…
Clean, an innovator in safe, sanitized travel solutions, and JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company that manages JFK Terminal 7 and is currently building the state-of-the-art, $4.2 bn JFK Terminal 6, today announced the debut of Clean’s state-of-the-art luggage sanitization system at JFK Terminal 7 – the first of its kind at any U.S. airport. Clean’s patent-pending, groundbreaking technology utilizes powerful UV-C light to eliminate 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, and other harmful pathogens from luggage surfaces in seconds, setting a new standard in traveler safety and peace of mind. Passengers arriving on flights into Terminal 7 throughout the summer will…