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

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Monday, November 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.

Lynx Air Launches Inaugural Flight between Toronto and Phoenix

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynx Air (Lynx) will launch its first flight between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) today, continuing the rapid expansion of the airline’s Toronto network.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lynx Air (Lynx) will launch its first flight between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) today, continuing the rapid expansion of the airline’s Toronto network.
  • The airline currently operates flights between Toronto - Orlando and Toronto - Los Angeles, and will add Fort Myers and Tampa Bay to its Toronto network in the coming months.
  • The new Lynx route between Phoenix and Toronto is another example of how we’re working to expand opportunities for our residents and visitors alike.
  • To celebrate today’s inaugural flight, Lynx has launched a limited time seat sale offering up to 25 per cent off base fares on all flights between Phoenix and Toronto.

IDC Names Best in Future of Customer Experience Award Winners

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

International Data Corporation ( IDC ) announced today that Samsung Electronics America has been named the Overall Winner of the 2023 IDC Future Enterprise Best in Future of Customer Experience North America Awards for its "Samsung Care Digital Transformation Powered by SMS, Enhanced with AI" project.

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  • International Data Corporation ( IDC ) announced today that Samsung Electronics America has been named the Overall Winner of the 2023 IDC Future Enterprise Best in Future of Customer Experience North America Awards for its "Samsung Care Digital Transformation Powered by SMS, Enhanced with AI" project.
  • To register for the event, and to learn more about the 2023 IDC Best in Future of Customer Experience winning initiatives, visit HERE .
  • IDC observes that in the Future of Customer Experience, relationships between customers and businesses will be built on cognitive empathy.
  • "Each of the organizations recognized in this year's Best in Future of Customer Experience North America Awards presented customer-centered, omni-channel experiences that delivered value-based, empathetic customer outcomes," said Sudhir Rajagopal , research director, Customer Experience , IDC.

UNITE HERE Local 11: Dufry Hudson Group Concession Workers at Ontario Airport on Strike!

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Monday, September 4, 2023

When we stand up and demand better, Dufry Hudson Group management threatens our jobs.

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  • When we stand up and demand better, Dufry Hudson Group management threatens our jobs.
  • That’s not right.”
    Ontario Dufry Hudson Group airport workers join other UNITE HERE Local 11 members on strike in hotels across Los Angeles and Orange counties.
  • “Workers have reached their breaking point,” said Susan Minato, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11.
  • The industry must pay workers a living wage and treat them with the respect they deserve.”
    Workers will be picketing all day today at Terminal 4 at Ontario Airport.

Nippon Express U.S.A. Opens Mesa Logistics Center, Dedicated Semiconductor Warehouse in Mesa, Arizona

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Friday, July 7, 2023

The Mesa Logistics Center recently opened by NX USA is a warehouse specially designed to serve customers in the semiconductor industry.

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  • The Mesa Logistics Center recently opened by NX USA is a warehouse specially designed to serve customers in the semiconductor industry.
  • Conveniently situated about 15 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the Mesa Logistics Center has ready access to nearby semiconductor plants less than an hour away.
  • It provides semiconductor industry customers with high-quality, efficient operations capable of dealing promptly with urgent inbound and outbound shipments 24 hours a day year-round.
  • The Nippon Express Group will continue to further expand its services to meet the increasingly sophisticated and diverse logistics needs of customers by leveraging the Group's networks and functions.

Nippon Express U.S.A. Opens Mesa Logistics Center, Dedicated Semiconductor Warehouse in Mesa, Arizona

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Friday, July 7, 2023

The Mesa Logistics Center recently opened by NX USA is a warehouse specially designed to serve customers in the semiconductor industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Mesa Logistics Center recently opened by NX USA is a warehouse specially designed to serve customers in the semiconductor industry.
  • Conveniently situated about 15 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the Mesa Logistics Center has ready access to nearby semiconductor plants less than an hour away.
  • It provides semiconductor industry customers with high-quality, efficient operations capable of dealing promptly with urgent inbound and outbound shipments 24 hours a day year-round.
  • The Nippon Express Group will continue to further expand its services to meet the increasingly sophisticated and diverse logistics needs of customers by leveraging the Group's networks and functions.

Lynx Air Announces New US Sun Destinations from Toronto and Montréal

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Lynx launched operations to the US earlier this year and already offers routes from Calgary to Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas, and from Toronto to Orlando.

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  • Lynx launched operations to the US earlier this year and already offers routes from Calgary to Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Las Vegas, and from Toronto to Orlando.
  • We are thrilled to be offering an ultra-affordable option connecting Eastern Canada to three of the most popular sun destinations in the Western United States,” said Merren McArthur, CEO of Lynx.
  • “Lynx Air will be the only Ultra Low-Cost Carrier to serve these routes, and we are excited to make these destinations more accessible to travellers from the Toronto and Montréal region.
  • By choosing Lynx, Canadians can save on the journey and spend more at their sun-soaked destination.”

Hill International to Continue to Support the City of Phoenix Aviation Department’s Capital Improvement Program at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Monday, June 5, 2023

PHILADELPHIA and PHOENIX, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International, Inc., delivering the infrastructure of change, announced today it was selected by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department to provide program management staff support services for the City of Phoenix’s Capital Improvement Program, Terminal Modernization Program, Airport Development Plan, and Capital Management Division at Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport.

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  • PHILADELPHIA and PHOENIX, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hill International, Inc., delivering the infrastructure of change, announced today it was selected by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department to provide program management staff support services for the City of Phoenix’s Capital Improvement Program, Terminal Modernization Program, Airport Development Plan, and Capital Management Division at Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport.
  • PHX currently serves more than 120,000 passengers daily, with more than 1,200 flights per day, and has a total economic impact of more than $38 billion per year.
  • The Department’s projects will support carriers with improved airfields and enhance the passenger experience through expanded terminal spaces, and parking facilities, among other areas.
  • For airports looking for best practices on realizing their own CIPs, PHX is a great place to start.”

Sun Country Airlines Adds Nonstop Service From Minneapolis To St. Maarten

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Sun Country is also adding a new Caribbean destination for Minneapolis-St. Paul travelers and expanding service out of Milwaukee, WI.

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  • Sun Country is also adding a new Caribbean destination for Minneapolis-St. Paul travelers and expanding service out of Milwaukee, WI.
  • Flights from MSP to St. Maarten resume
    Starting this winter, Sun Country will resume nonstop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Princess Juliana International Airport on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten (SXM).
  • “Sun Country is focused on continuing to grow our schedule offerings in MSP,” said Grant Whitney, Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer at Sun Country.
  • Sun Country is also adding nonstop flights from MKE to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix (PHX).

Imagine Learning Announces New Global Headquarters in Downtown Tempe, Arizona

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Friday, May 19, 2023

Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital-first curriculum solutions in the United States, announced plans today to relocate its global headquarters to the newly constructed 100 Mill in downtown Tempe, Arizona, near Arizona State University.

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  • Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital-first curriculum solutions in the United States, announced plans today to relocate its global headquarters to the newly constructed 100 Mill in downtown Tempe, Arizona, near Arizona State University.
  • Imagine Learning will be the first tenant to occupy the 17th floor with its sweeping views of the Valley.
  • We are excited to move our global headquarters to Tempe and create a new office space aligned to our vision for the future of work,” said Jonathan Grayer, Chairman & CEO of Imagine Learning.
  • “We were honored to be able to represent Imagine Learning on this very important project.