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Airport Development Veteran Steve Martin Joins Paslay Group As Executive Advisor

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Mardi, novembre 21, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Martin, an accomplished aviation and transportation executive with more than four decades' experience in federal, state, and regional organizations operating and developing airports, has joined Paslay Group as an Executive Advisor to the firm's client airports.

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Steve Martin, an accomplished aviation and transportation executive with more than four decades' experience in federal, state, and regional organizations operating and developing airports, has joined Paslay Group as an Executive Advisor to the firm's client airports.
Steve Martin brings more than four decades' experience in airport capital program and business strategy to Paslay Group.
He has executive-level understanding of large organization development, airport operations, public safety, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning with a commitment to economic development.
He has executive-level understanding of large organization development, airport operations, public safety, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning with a commitment to economic development.

Cryoport's CRYOPDP Expands U.S. Footprint with Acquisition of Bluebird Express

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Jeudi, novembre 16, 2023

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cryoport, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYRX) ("Cryoport" or the "Company"), a leading global provider of innovative products and services to the fast-growing cell and gene therapy industry enabling the future of medicine for a new era of life sciences, today announced the expansion of its global supply chain network with the acquisition of Bluebird Express, LLC ("Bluebird Express"), a provider of time-sensitive domestic and international transportation services. Bluebird Express will join Cryoport's CRYOPDP business unit.

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CRYOPDP's Acquisition of Bluebird Express Adds Further Domestic and International Transportation Services Strengthening CRYOPDP's U.S.
Bluebird Express will join Cryoport's CRYOPDP business unit.
Bluebird Express, headquartered in Valley Stream, New York, has more than 20 years of experience in logistics solutions, specializing in domestic and international air and ground transportation.
"CRYOPDP has extensive experience in supporting the life sciences industry, including the rapidly growing market for cell and gene therapies.

Avoid the Busiest Airports This Thanksgiving: Busbud Shares Routes Where Bus Travel Beats Flying

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Mardi, novembre 14, 2023

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"In addition to saving time and money, bus travel is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint as you travel to see family and friends this Thanksgiving."

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"In addition to saving time and money, bus travel is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint as you travel to see family and friends this Thanksgiving."
Save More Than An Hour Traveling This Thanksgiving:
Many popular routes will save more than an hour when traveling by bus.
This includes routes from the busiest U.S. airports such as LAX to San Diego , Denver to Colorado Springs, NYC to Albany, and Phoenix to Tucson.
Positively Impact The Earth & Your Pie Budget:
According to Greentripper.com, traveling by bus reduces your carbon footprint by at least 83% on all highlighted popular routes from the busiest airports.

JetBlue Awarded Best Economy Class by The Points Guy in 2023 TPG Awards

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Mardi, novembre 7, 2023

JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced it has been recognized by The Points Guy (TPG) with an Editors’ Choice Award for Best Economy Class across U.S. airlines.

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JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced it has been recognized by The Points Guy (TPG) with an Editors’ Choice Award for Best Economy Class across U.S. airlines.
“In the year of revenge travel, we’re so excited to honor the best in travel, credit cards and loyalty programs,” said Brian Kelly, Founder of The Points Guy.
Celebrating them with the TPG Awards is just a small way to say thank you on behalf of consumers all over the world for making their travel dreams a reality.”
Since 2018, The Points Guy has recognized the best in airlines, travel, credit cards and loyalty programs through the annual TPG Awards.
The 2023 TPG Awards are prominently featured on The Points Guys website at www.thepointsguy.com .

Ginkgo Bioworks and XWELL Implement Expanded CDC Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance Program to Test for More than 30 Known Pathogens

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Lundi, novembre 6, 2023

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The partners continue to help the CDC grow TGS’s capabilities to detect pathogens as early as possible, allowing for the best public health response.

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The partners continue to help the CDC grow TGS’s capabilities to detect pathogens as early as possible, allowing for the best public health response.
The program expansion will launch at four of the program’s seven major international airports (New York, JFK, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington DC, Dulles).
The expansion will enable the program’s ability to monitor and change focus as needed to identify priority pathogens.
We thank the volunteers who elect to swab their noses in service to our national security and public health.”

JetBlue Expands its Presence in the Caribbean With New Service to St. Kitts and Nevis

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Jeudi, novembre 2, 2023

St. Kitts service will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, introducing JetBlue’s award-winning service, low fares and a better option for customers on a route with limited competition.

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St. Kitts service will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, introducing JetBlue’s award-winning service, low fares and a better option for customers on a route with limited competition.
“We are pleased to announce that today signifies a momentous occasion, as JetBlue embarks on its inaugural flight to St. Kitts,” said Hon.
Marsha T. Henderson, minister of tourism, international transport, civil aviation, urban development, employment, and labour for St. Kitts & Nevis.
“Those visiting St. Kitts will find that the destination is renowned for its warm-hearted people, genuine hospitality, and exciting experiences.

Upgraded Points Study Reveals Best and Worst U.S. International Airports for Holiday Travel Hustle

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Lundi, novembre 6, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As global wanderlust begins with the arrival of the holidays, a new study by Upgraded Points helps guide international travelers seeking to navigate the festive airport chaos. As seasoned travelers know, some international airports are just slower than others at these times. But Upgraded Points delved into some solid airport immigration data to provide an insightful snapshot into the most and least time-consuming U.S. airports for customs clearance.

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As seasoned travelers know, some international airports are just slower than others at these times.
But Upgraded Points delved into some solid airport immigration data to provide an insightful snapshot into the most and least time-consuming U.S. airports for customs clearance.
"Our latest report details the discrepancies between anticipated and actual wait times at customs," said Alex Miller, founder of Upgraded Points.
Among the top 40+ worst airports for international travel times include:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): An average of 26.1 minutes in wait time, with just 21.2 for U.S. citizens and 33.7 for non-U.S. citizens.

Ginkgo Bioworks and XWELL Implement Expanded CDC Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance Program to Test for More than 30 Known Pathogens

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Lundi, novembre 6, 2023

BOSTON, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, and XWELL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XWEL) today announced they are expanding their work with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance program (TGS) to test for more than 30 additional priority pathogens, in addition to SARS-CoV-2. TGS is a flexible, multimodal platform that consists of three complementary approaches of sample collection from arriving international travelers at U.S. airports, including voluntary nasal swabbing, aircraft wastewater, and airport wastewater sampling to enhance early detection of new SARS-CoV-2 variants and other pathogens, and fills gaps in global surveillance.

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The partners continue to help the CDC grow TGS's capabilities to detect pathogens as early as possible, allowing for the best public health response.
The program expansion will launch at four of the program's seven major international airports (New York, JFK, San Francisco, Boston, and Washington DC, Dulles).
The TGS program can augment global surveillance systems, especially as testing and sequencing information become limited as Covid-19 monitoring wanes.
We thank the volunteers who elect to swab their noses in service to our national security and public health."

JetBlue Announces Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Mardi, octobre 31, 2023

Operating revenue of $2.4 billion for the third quarter of 2023, down 8.2% year-over-year.

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Operating revenue of $2.4 billion for the third quarter of 2023, down 8.2% year-over-year.
Operating expenses per available seat mile ("CASM") for the third quarter of 2023 decreased 3.3% year-over-year.
Operating expense per available seat mile, excluding fuel and related taxes, other non-airline operating expenses, and special items ("CASM ex-Fuel") for the third quarter of 2023 increased 5.9% (1) year-over-year.
Average fuel price in the third quarter of 2023 of $2.94 per gallon, including hedges.

Comedian Tracy Morgan Honors Nurse at Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute Center for Brain Injuries

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Vendredi, novembre 3, 2023

EDISON, N.J., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, continuing his support for Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, on Friday presented the annual "Tracy Morgan Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing" to a health care professional dedicated to patients with brain injuries.

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EDISON, N.J., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, continuing his support for Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, on Friday presented the annual "Tracy Morgan Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing" to a health care professional dedicated to patients with brain injuries.
After his performance at the Bergen County Performing Arts Center in Englewood, Morgan gave the 2023 award to Elba Ojeda, RN, CRRN, BSN, a nurse who has worked at the JFK Johnson Center for Brain Injuries for 18 years.
Sara Cuccurullo, M.D., Medical Director of the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, thanked Morgan for continuing to honor rehabilitation nurses dedicated to supporting patients with brain injuries.
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's best rehabilitation hospitals five years in a row.