Transportation

Spotnana and American Airlines Partner to Personalize Travel Offers

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Spotnana, the modern infrastructure for the travel industry, today announced it has developed an advanced integration into American Airlines direct channels that supports personalized travel offers.

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  • Spotnana, the modern infrastructure for the travel industry, today announced it has developed an advanced integration into American Airlines direct channels that supports personalized travel offers.
  • Were excited to partner with American Airlines to build the deepest integration that has existed to date between an airline and a travel platform, said Sarosh Waghmar, co-founder and CEO of Spotnana.
  • NDC was introduced to the travel industry 10 years ago and has seen minimal adoption for corporate travel.
  • Were grateful to work so closely with American Airlines, who is a true industry innovator and pioneer, said Bill Brindle, VP of Travel Operations at Spotnana.

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Attending the 2022 Singular Midwestern Values Conference

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) (the Company), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, announced that Michael Crawford, president and chief executive officer will be presenting at the Singular Midwestern Values Conference on September 14, 2022.

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  • Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) (the Company), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, announced that Michael Crawford, president and chief executive officer will be presenting at the Singular Midwestern Values Conference on September 14, 2022.
  • The presentation materials shared at the conference will be made available on the Companys website: ir.hofreco.com
    Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village, a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fames campus.
  • Additional information on the Company can be found at www.HOFREco.com .

Breeze to Inaugurate 8 Las Vegas Routes in 8 Weeks

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220907005975/en/
    Las Vegas showgirls welcome Breeze Airways' new routes to town.
  • The investment Breeze is making in Las Vegas speaks to the enduring allure of this destination, said Rosemary Vassiliadis, Clark County Director of Aviation.
  • With these and other coming new routes, Breeze has identified several unserved LAS markets and will soon make it even easier for travelers from across the country to fly to Las Vegas.
  • Breeze will operate all Las Vegas new routes with its fleet of Airbus A220s.

Miami International Airport Chatbot Uses Qualtrics to Reduce Traveler Inquiries By 50%

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM), the leader and creator of the experience management (XM) category, today announced that Miami International Airport (MIA) chose Qualtrics Social Connect to develop an award-winning chatbot called Mia to assist with customer service inquiries and monitor social channels in order to anticipate travelers' questions and needs before they even arrive at the airport.

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  • Qualtrics (Nasdaq: XM), the leader and creator of the experience management (XM) category, today announced that Miami International Airport (MIA) chose Qualtrics Social Connect to develop an award-winning chatbot called Mia to assist with customer service inquiries and monitor social channels in order to anticipate travelers' questions and needs before they even arrive at the airport.
  • The air travel industry was hit hard by the pandemic as travel restrictions left planes grounded and gates empty.
  • Ever-shifting travel guidance and safety requirements brought a deluge of questions from concerned passengers and many turned to social media platforms with their inquiries, which threatened to overwhelm the airports social team.
  • Almost immediately, the airport cut the number of inquiries to its social channels nearly in half, freeing up its social team to respond more quickly to more complex passenger requests.

IAA Transport™ Service Footprint Expanded to Mexico and Nigeria

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces that it has expanded its service footprint of IAA Transport to include Mexico and Nigeria.

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  • IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA), a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers, announces that it has expanded its service footprint of IAA Transport to include Mexico and Nigeria.
  • Introduced in 2021, IAA Transport has transformed and streamlined the vehicle transport process with a global branch-to-doorstep delivery solution.
  • The transaction is completed on a single platform, providing real-time status updates, guaranteed title and a dedicated IAA team handling transportation.
  • IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) is a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers.

JetBlue Vacations’ Insider Experience Program Expands to Nassau

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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JetBlue Travel Products, a subsidiary of JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU), today announced the expansion of its Insider Experience program for JetBlue Vacations packages to Nassau, Bahamas.

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  • JetBlue Travel Products, a subsidiary of JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU), today announced the expansion of its Insider Experience program for JetBlue Vacations packages to Nassau, Bahamas.
  • The Insider Experience is currently included, free of charge, in all JetBlue Vacations flight + hotel packages to Aruba, Cancn, Montego Bay and Punta Cana, making Nassau the fifth destination to offer customers traveling to these destinations unique concierge services.
  • As JetBlue Vacations continues to grow, we are excited to continue to help deliver on the mission of bringing humanity to travel, said Andres Barry, president of JetBlue Travel Products.
  • We are thrilled to expand our Insider Experience program to Nassau, a bustling tourist hot spot and top destination for JetBlue Vacations customers.

Chain of Trust Pilot Completed, using Digital Travel Credentials to facilitate a seamless travel experience

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Entrust has announced the successful conclusion of their participation in the Chain of Trust (CoT) Pilot, a six-month pilot project led by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

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  • Entrust has announced the successful conclusion of their participation in the Chain of Trust (CoT) Pilot, a six-month pilot project led by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
  • Launched amid pandemic-restricted travel in March 2021, the CoT Pilot was one of the worlds first use of the latest electronic passport technical standards.
  • Entrust is pleased to have had the opportunity to collaborate with the Government of Canada and all the partners in the Chain of Trust project.
  • The project has proven its value and deepened our understanding of how digital transformation can evolve global travel.

CDB Aviation Expands Cooperation with Turkish Airlines with Introduction of Carrier’s First A320neo

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), announced today the delivery of one Airbus A320neo to Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Trkiye.

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  • CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (CDB Leasing), announced today the delivery of one Airbus A320neo to Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Trkiye.
  • The transaction marks the introduction of the inaugural A320neo to the carriers fleet.
  • Introducing the A320neo marks a new step forward in the airlines ongoing fleet modernization process.
  • We would like to thank our business partners, such as CDB Aviation, for their support in this direction.

Flexjet Once Again Honored as One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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We are proud to once again be honored as one of Northeast Ohios best places to work, said Flexjet Chief Executive Officer Michael Silvestro.

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  • We are proud to once again be honored as one of Northeast Ohios best places to work, said Flexjet Chief Executive Officer Michael Silvestro.
  • These qualities enable us to continue to attract and retain the private aviation industrys finest professionals by keeping our company among Ohios best places to work, now and in the years to come.
  • The investments include:
    Increased staff, with 350 additional pilots to be hired during 2021-22, giving Flexjet a total of 1,150 pilots by the end of this year.
  • For more details on innovative programs and flexible offerings, visit www.flexjet.com or follow us on Twitter @Flexjet and on Instagram @FlexjetLLC .

The JetBlue Foundation Announces Spring 2022 Grantees and Opening of Next Foundation Granting Cycle

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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The JetBlue Foundation is the first airline foundation focused solely on supporting aviation and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

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  • The JetBlue Foundation is the first airline foundation focused solely on supporting aviation and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
  • The JetBlue Foundation continues to expand its relationships and support in the United States and is proud to announce Spelman College, the Foundations first Historically Black College and University (HBCU), as a 2022 JetBlue Foundation grantee.
  • Spelman College (Atlanta, Georgia) is the first HBCU to receive a JetBlue Foundation grant, and one of several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) the JetBlue Foundation supports.
  • The JetBlue Foundation is separate from JetBlue, with its own board of directors and an advisory committee, both comprised of JetBlue crewmembers from across the airline.