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CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK 2024 RESTAURANTS REVEALED AT EATITUPCHICAGO.COM

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choose Chicago, the city's official destination marketing organization, announces the highly anticipated return of the annual Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW). Produced annually by Choose Chicago, the beloved event celebrates its 17th year Friday, January 19 through Sunday, February 4, 2024. Food lovers can reserve tables and view menus online beginning today for multi-course meals at more than 381 Chicagoland eateries at eatitupchicago.com.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choose Chicago , the city's official destination marketing organization, announces the highly anticipated return of the annual Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW).
"There is no better time than Chicago Restaurant Week to experience Chicago's incomparable culinary talent and the cultural richness of our great city and its neighborhoods," said Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of Choose Chicago.
Chicago Restaurant Week offers visitors and local foodies an exciting opportunity to experience some of the area's most sought-after restaurants.
"Chicago Restaurant Week reflects the passion and vitality of our restaurant community," said Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association.

Zenni Optical Partners with Affirm to Deliver a More Flexible Way to Pay for Eyewear

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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SAN FRANCISCO , Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today announced a partnership with Zenni Optical, the world's leading online eyewear retailer. Now, eligible shoppers can pay over time for their favorite items from Zenni's extensive selection of fashionable and high-quality prescription and protective eyewear.

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Now, eligible shoppers can pay over time for their favorite items from Zenni's extensive selection of fashionable and high-quality prescription and protective eyewear.
After choosing eyewear from Zenni's vast collection and selecting Affirm at checkout, approved Zenni customers can split the total cost of any purchase over $75 into monthly payments.
"We're thrilled to partner with Affirm to provide Zenni customers another option to pay.
Zenni joins 266,000 Affirm retail partners, including Casper, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Newegg, SeatGeek, Priceline, American Airlines, and more.

CWA-IBT Association Reaches Agreement with American Airlines

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Communications Workers of America (CWA)-International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Association has reached a tentative agreement with American Airlines on a new five-year contract covering approximately 16,000 passenger service agents.

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FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Communications Workers of America (CWA)-International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Association has reached a tentative agreement with American Airlines on a new five-year contract covering approximately 16,000 passenger service agents.
The tentative agreement guarantees industry-leading wage increases and job security for members, many of whom have not received pay raises in four years despite working for one of the largest U.S. airlines.
The protections and standards proposed in this agreement are an embodiment of their determination and solidarity."
Details of the agreement will be distributed to CWA-IBT members and a contract ratification vote will be scheduled at a later date.

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME® AND MUSEUM TO LAUNCH 'WORDS AND MUSIC: JOURNEY OF A SONG' SERIES

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will launch an online video series, Words & Music: Journey of a Song, on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The five-episode educational series follows four teenage songwriters through an immersive experience crafting and presenting their original songs with support from professional songwriters.

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The series will chronicle each student's creative journey, from collaborating with a professional songwriter to recording and performing their original song.
The weekly series will premiere on the museum's YouTube channel and its website on Wednesdays beginning on Dec. 13.
"We hope the series will encourage youth and families — and anyone who has not previously tried songwriting — to experience it."
For teens (ages 13-18) who participate with Words & Music: Journey of a Song, the museum will offer a lyric-writing contest.

Global Traveler Names 2023 Airline and Hotel of the Year

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Friday, December 1, 2023

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YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler, the only magazine for frequent luxury travelers, announces American Airlines as the 2023 Airline of the Year and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as the 2023 Hotel of the Year. This marks the 13th year Global Traveler has awarded Airline and Hotel of the Year nods.

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Leading travel magazine announces American Airlines, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as winners
YARDLEY, Pa., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Traveler, the only magazine for frequent luxury travelers, announces American Airlines as the 2023 Airline of the Year and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as the 2023 Hotel of the Year.
This marks the 13th year Global Traveler has awarded Airline and Hotel of the Year nods.
"I can't think of two more deserving honorees for this year's Airline of the Year and Hotel of the Year.
For more information on American Airlines and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, check out the December issue of Global Traveler.

Remark Holdings, Inc. Releases Version 1.0 of its AI-powered Video Analytics System for Aircraft Engine Inspections And Safety

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Remark's AESIS is intended for use by airlines, airline maintenance teams, engine manufacturers, airplane manufacturers, aircraft leasing companies, insurance companies, regulators, etc.

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Remark's AESIS is intended for use by airlines, airline maintenance teams, engine manufacturers, airplane manufacturers, aircraft leasing companies, insurance companies, regulators, etc.
Any deviations or defects from these specifications can lead to performance, efficiency, and most importantly, safety issues.
Remark's AESIS 1.0 detects in real-time critical defects or damage in all types of aircraft engine turbine blades that have the potential for ablation, cracks, or other forms of damage.
Remark intends to demonstrate its Aircraft Engine Inspection System at the MRO (i.e.

Graphyte signs first carbon removal purchase agreement with American Airlines 10,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal will be delivered using new Carbon Casting technology

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

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"American is focused on accelerating new low-carbon technologies to reduce aviation's climate impact," said Jill Blickstein, Chief Sustainability Officer at American. "Hard to abate industries like aviation will need high-quality, permanent, affordable and scalable carbon credits – including removals -- to achieve our emissions reduction goals. We are excited to work with Graphyte to help them scale their important new technology."

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Graphyte's Carbon Casting process leverages readily available biomass, efficient processing and state-of-the-art monitoring to make carbon dioxide (CO2) removal quantifiable and permanent.
Relative to existing carbon removal approaches, Carbon Casting permanently removes and stores CO2 using significantly less energy and at a substantially lower cost.
"This is a landmark agreement for both Graphyte and American Airlines," said Barclay Rogers, CEO of Graphyte.
With its purchase of carbon removal credits from Graphyte, American aims to accelerate and scale the CO2 removal market.

Alaska Airlines is rolling out new global award redemptions

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles have long offered outsized value for our members who work hard to earn and save their miles. That's why we're making it even easier and more rewarding to go global with our Mileage Plan program with upfront information that's clearer and more user-friendly. We're also expanding award availability so our members can find more award space when they want to travel.

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We're also expanding award availability so our members can find more award space when they want to travel.
We now have a more straightforward set of award charts for all our oneworld and partner airlines that will be effective in March 2024.
We're also expanding access to premium economy awards with more partners than ever before, including American Airlines and Japan Airlines, at award levels starting just 30% higher than economy*.
Alaska has consistently offered some of the best global award redemptions in the industry.

Alaska Air Group rated investment grade by Moody's Investors Service in initiation of coverage

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

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SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moody's Investors Service has rated Alaska Air Group with an investment grade credit rating in their initial assessment of the airline, citing the company's "strong business profile and conservative financial policy."

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Strong rating illustrates Moody's confidence in Alaska's financial strength, disciplined cost management, operational excellence, and increasing global presence
SEATTLE, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moody's Investors Service has rated Alaska Air Group with an investment grade credit rating in their initial assessment of the airline, citing the company's "strong business profile and conservative financial policy."
The agency assigned Alaska a rating of "Baa3," which signals that the airline is a stable and good investment.
In a release announcing Alaska's investment grade rating, Moody's stated "Alaska's operations have produced a very competitive, if not leading, operating margin for several years.
It has also allowed Alaska to produce industry-leading profit margins even in challenging years – benefiting shareholders through returns and employees through payout programs.

AZAMARA APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azamara, the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences and Extended Destination Days, today announced the appointment of two senior executives to lead the company in its next phase of growth.

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Prior to her 20 years with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, she spent nearly 20 years with American Airlines in a number of sales and marketing leadership roles.
Until that time, Chair of Azamara, Dan Hanrahan, will provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the team.
He served as the acting Chief Financial Officer for Virgin Voyages and in various financial leadership roles with Royal Caribbean.
Mr. Hanrahan commented, "Our team has worked diligently to maintain a solid foundation for Azamara amid unique industry-wide challenges over the last several years.