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Wells Fargo to Launch Autograph Journey(SM) Card Designed for Frequent Travelers

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today a new addition to the celebrated Autograph rewards card suite: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card. Autograph Journey is designed for frequent travelers and complements Wells Fargo's other consumer credit cards offering customers real, transparent value no matter what they're looking for in their card. Cardholders receive accelerated earn on popular travel categories – unlimited 5x points on hotels, 4x points on airlines, 3x points on other travel and dining, and 1x points on other purchases – as well as a $50 annual statement credit for airfare purchases and industry-leading travel protection benefits.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today a new addition to the celebrated Autograph rewards card suite: Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card.
  • Autograph Journey is designed for frequent travelers and complements Wells Fargo's other consumer credit cards offering customers real, transparent value no matter what they're looking for in their card.
  • The new $95 annual fee card is available in select Wells Fargo branches beginning March 9, and will be available nationwide online and in-branch starting March 20.
  • "Autograph Journey is Wells Fargo's best travel rewards card to date, designed to help cardholders build journeys as unique as they are by earning points wherever they book travel," said Krista Phillips, EVP, Head of Consumer Credit Cards and Enterprise Marketing at Wells Fargo.

Sabre and IAG expand partnership with multi-year distribution agreement including NDC content

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The agreement will allow Sabre-connected travel buyers and agencies to sell traditional EDIFACT content as well as having competitive access to NDC offers from British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling – including Additional Price Points and ancillaries – through the Sabre travel marketplace globally.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement will allow Sabre-connected travel buyers and agencies to sell traditional EDIFACT content as well as having competitive access to NDC offers from British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling – including Additional Price Points and ancillaries – through the Sabre travel marketplace globally.
  • Sabre and IAG's airlines are working closely together and will communicate as NDC content is rolled out to Sabre-connected travel agencies on a carrier-by-carrier basis.
  • The agreement between Sabre and IAG underscores the industry's shift towards modern travel retailing, where airlines can differentiate their offerings and provide more personalized experiences to travelers.
  • This agreement is another milestone in the IAG strategy to embrace digital retailing practices and offer more opportunities for customers to access NDC content.

Griffin Global Asset Management Announces the Purchase and Leaseback of a Second Airbus A320neo Aircraft to Aer Lingus

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Global Asset Management (“Griffin”) is pleased to announce the purchase and leaseback of a second Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Aer Lingus, the flag carrier of Ireland.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Griffin Global Asset Management (“Griffin”) is pleased to announce the purchase and leaseback of a second Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to Aer Lingus, the flag carrier of Ireland.
  • “We are delighted to build further on our relationship with Aer Lingus with the purchase and lease back of a second A320neo aircraft.
  • This new, state-of-the-art aircraft will form a key part of Aer Lingus’ short-haul fleet.
  • We are grateful for the excellent cooperation and partnership of the Aer Lingus and IAG teams,” said Marc Baer, President of Griffin.

Cohen & Company Capital Markets Continues Strong Momentum, Appoints Gary Quin Senior Advisor, EMEA Investment Banking to Expand Global Reach

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Monday, October 30, 2023

MENLO PARK, Calif. and NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Company Capital Markets ("CCM") is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Quin as Senior Advisor, who will lead CCM's efforts in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).  

Key Points: 
  • Gary brings a wealth of expertise to CCM, including over 25 years of investment banking, operating, and investing experience.
  • Gary previously served as the CEO of North Atlantic Acquisition Corp (NAAC), a Nasdaq-listed SPAC with a primary focus on European acquisition opportunities.
  • Prior to NAAC, he served as Vice Chairman of Credit Suisse's investment banking division in Europe, advising corporations, governments and governmental organizations, financial sponsors and family offices on M&A and capital raising.
  • During his tenure at Credit Suisse, Gary successfully raised $66 billion in both private and public markets.

NearForm Acquires Formidable To Expand Global Software Offering

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

SEATTLE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NearForm, an Irish-founded team of engineers, designers and strategists who build digital capability and software solutions for enterprises, has acquired Formidable, a global design and engineering consultancy founded in Seattle, Washington.Formidable has established itself as a global leader in product design and engineering. Their collaborative, innovative approach has made them the go-to services business for top-tier enterprises and with a deep thought leadership and expertise in the retail space. Formidable clients include Puma, Lululemon, Starbucks, and Walmart.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NearForm, an Irish-founded team of engineers, designers and strategists who build digital capability and software solutions for enterprises, has acquired Formidable, a global design and engineering consultancy founded in Seattle, Washington.
  • Formidable has established itself as a global leader in product design and engineering.
  • Ciarán Cosgrave will remain as Chief Executive Officer of NearForm, and welcome Ryan Roemer, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Formidable, to the NearForm Executive Leadership team.
  • "NearForm joining forces with Formidable brings two pioneers of the open source web platform together to make a professional services powerhouse - we're so excited for what happens next," added NearForm founder Cian O'Maidin.

NearForm Acquires Formidable To Expand Global Software Offering

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

DUBLIN, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NearForm, an Irish-founded team of engineers, designers and strategists who build digital capability and software solutions for enterprises, has acquired Formidable, a global design and engineering consultancy founded in Seattle, Washington.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NearForm, an Irish-founded team of engineers, designers and strategists who build digital capability and software solutions for enterprises, has acquired Formidable, a global design and engineering consultancy founded in Seattle, Washington.
  • Formidable has established itself as a global leader in product design and engineering.
  • Ciarán Cosgrave will remain as Chief Executive Officer of NearForm, and welcome Ryan Roemer, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Formidable, to the NearForm Executive Leadership team.
  • "NearForm joining forces with Formidable brings two pioneers of the open source web platform together to make a professional services powerhouse - we're so excited for what happens next," added NearForm founder Cian O'Maidin.

JR Technologies and IAG Loyalty Partner to Provide Multi-Product Retailing Solution to the Airline Industry

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

DUBLIN, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JR Technologies, a pioneer in airline retailing, has partnered with IAG Loyalty (IAGL), a leader in loyalty who own and manage Avios, the global loyalty currency of the Aer Lingus AerClub, the British Airways Executive Club and other international airlines' programs, to offer a comprehensive, simplified loyalty booking solution, including one of the airline industry's first multi-product shopping carts with loyalty currency + cash settlement capability.

Key Points: 
  • IAGL uses JR Technologies' Aerostream platform , specifically its Order Management solution, to create a streamlined multi-product shopping flow, resulting in a seamless and fast checkout experience for the traveler.
  • Aerostream, JR Technologies' latest travel technology solution, is a highly configurable retailing platform developed for airlines and the travel industry.
  • IAG Loyalty has implemented Aerostream's solution into its customer loyalty platform and deployed it with the globally recognized carrier Aer Lingus.
  • For more information about the JR Technologies partnership with IAGL or to speak with company executives, please contact Vanessa Horwell at [email protected] .

JR Technologies and IAG Loyalty Partner to Provide Multi-Product Retailing Solution to the Airline Industry

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 28, 2023

DUBLIN, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JR Technologies, a pioneer in airline retailing, has partnered with IAG Loyalty (IAGL), a leader in loyalty who own and manage Avios, the global loyalty currency of the Aer Lingus AerClub, the British Airways Executive Club and other international airlines' programs, to offer a comprehensive, simplified loyalty booking solution, including one of the airline industry's first multi-product shopping carts with loyalty currency + cash settlement capability.

Key Points: 
  • IAGL uses JR Technologies' Aerostream platform , specifically its Order Management solution, to create a streamlined multi-product shopping flow, resulting in a seamless and fast checkout experience for the traveler.
  • Aerostream, JR Technologies' latest travel technology solution, is a highly configurable retailing platform developed for airlines and the travel industry.
  • IAG Loyalty has implemented Aerostream's solution into its customer loyalty platform and deployed it with the globally recognized carrier Aer Lingus.
  • For more information about the JR Technologies partnership with IAGL or to speak with company executives, please contact Vanessa Horwell at [email protected] .

Artemis Aerospace discusses skills shortages in the aviation industry

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

WISTON, England, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, along with many other industry commentators, we sounded a warning about the need to address the skills shortage in the aviation sector, and discussed how to build momentum to overcome it and highlight the appeal of careers in the industry. If we fast forward a year, has this changed?

Key Points: 
  • Aviation commentators are warning of a worsening skills shortage which could threaten the industry's bounceback from the pandemic.
  • Artemis Aerospace explores how training is being affected.
  • It's critical for the industry that more training places are provided, and more applicants encouraged to take them up.
  • Artemis Aerospace offers an innovative approach to component solutions for the aviation sector.

Artemis Aerospace discusses skills shortages in the aviation industry

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 6, 2023

WISTON, England, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, along with many other industry commentators, we sounded a warning about the need to address the skills shortage in the aviation sector, and discussed how to build momentum to overcome it and highlight the appeal of careers in the industry. If we fast forward a year, has this changed?

Key Points: 
  • Aviation commentators are warning of a worsening skills shortage which could threaten the industry's bounceback from the pandemic.
  • Artemis Aerospace explores how training is being affected.
  • It's critical for the industry that more training places are provided, and more applicants encouraged to take them up.
  • Artemis Aerospace offers an innovative approach to component solutions for the aviation sector.