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Vetster and Air Canada’s First-of-its-Kind Partnership Unleashes an Innovative Era of On-the-Go Pet Care

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Vetster, the world's fastest growing veterinary telehealth and pet care marketplace, today announced its partnership with Air Canada to provide around-the-clock access to Vetster’s virtual veterinary services for pets traveling in cargo.

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  • Vetster, the world's fastest growing veterinary telehealth and pet care marketplace, today announced its partnership with Air Canada to provide around-the-clock access to Vetster’s virtual veterinary services for pets traveling in cargo.
  • Vetster aims to set a new standard for quality care, safety and peace of mind for millions of traveling pet parents.
  • Trained Air Canada personnel can now use Vetster on behalf of pet parents to connect with licensed veterinarians, who can support pets traveling in cargo and in need of medical assistance.
  • Pet parents are looking for transparent, effective and timely care for their pets when flying,” said Mark Bordo, CEO and Co-Founder of Vetster.

Surf Air Mobility and Purdue University Enter Agreement for Privately Subsidized Commuter Air Service Between West Lafayette / Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD)

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”), an air mobility platform transforming regional flying through electrification, and Purdue University (“Purdue”) have agreed to begin scheduled commuter air service between West Lafayette / Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) with a target start date in early second quarter 2024.

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  • Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”), an air mobility platform transforming regional flying through electrification, and Purdue University (“Purdue”) have agreed to begin scheduled commuter air service between West Lafayette / Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) with a target start date in early second quarter 2024.
  • Purdue University will provide funds to support the establishment and ongoing operations of the air service.
  • The flight operations will be run by Southern Airways Express (“Southern”), an airline subsidiary of Surf Air Mobility.
  • Surf Air Mobility has existing federal contracts through the Essential Air Service (“EAS”) program, operating subsidized routes connecting communities that otherwise lack access to minimal air service.

BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES AMAZING BLACK FRIDAY DEALS AND REVEALS AMERICA'S NEW YEAR'S TRAVEL RESOLUTIONS

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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For those wishing to make their travel resolutions a reality, British Airways has today launched its Black Friday sale with vacation savings of up to $600.

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  • For those wishing to make their travel resolutions a reality, British Airways has today launched its Black Friday sale with vacation savings of up to $600.
  • British Airways has today announced the findings of a survey which reveals over a quarter of Americans are planning to travel more than ever before in 2024.
  • Today, thanks to the British Airways Black Friday vacation sale, travelers can make their bucket list a reality with vacation savings of up to $600**.
  • In addition to its Black Friday sale, British Airways is introducing a variety of special touches to its onboard experience this Thanksgiving.

LifeQuotes.com Salutes Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Good News Survey: Life Insurance Prices for Recovering Breast Cancer Patients are Lower than Four Years Ago

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Zieba continued, "High quality life insurance coverage is often available to breast cancer survivors at very attractive rates.

Key Points: 
  • Zieba continued, "High quality life insurance coverage is often available to breast cancer survivors at very attractive rates.
  • Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a yearly campaign that intends to educate women about the importance of early screening, checkups, and more.
  • "Life Insurance Innovation" award winner... Life Insurance Direct Marketing Association
    "The premier Web site in terms of details and ease of use..." -- Yahoo!
  • Life insurance policies described, quoted, shown and illustrated throughout this press release may not be available in all states.

UMF|PerfectCLEAN and Eurest Services Deliver Infection Prevention Products and Training to Delta Sky Club at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN and integrated facilities management provider Eurest Services have partnered to deliver custodial services, training, and best-in-class products to the new, state-of-the-art Delta Sky Club at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). UMF|PerfectCLEAN developed nine bespoke training videos for the Eurest Services Appearance Care team to ensure the highest level of environmental hygiene is achieved regularly throughout the club, helping meet its goal of creating an exceptional customer experience.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UMF|PerfectCLEAN and integrated facilities management provider Eurest Services have partnered to deliver custodial services, training, and best-in-class products to the new, state-of-the-art Delta Sky Club at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • The 22,000-square-foot Delta Sky Club, which opened in October 2022, provides a premium space for customers to relax and recharge before flights.
  • "Eurest Services is committed to maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness throughout the Delta Sky Club to ensure its customers have a memorable experience," said Jamal McNeil, Director of Appearance Care, Eurest Services.
  • With PerfectCLEAN® products, training, and customized videos, Eurest Services team members are able to perform their roles efficiently and effectively.

Spirit Airlines Expedites Check-in for Detroit Guests with Debut of DTW's First Self-Bag Drop

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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MIRAMAR, Fla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is now offering Guests in the Motor City a speedy, self-service option to breeze through check-in. The carrier has introduced its award-winning self-bag drop with biometric photo-matching at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Spirit leads the way as the first airline to roll out this innovative technology at DTW. The six newly installed self-bag drop units are located next to the Spirit ticket counter in the Evans Terminal and were added through a partnership with the Wayne County Airport Authority.

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  • The carrier has introduced its award-winning self-bag drop with biometric photo-matching at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
  • Self-bag drop allows Guests to check bags directly without working with an agent.
  • "Spirit has a long history of serving Detroit, and we thank the Wayne County Airport Authority for their partnership and support in launching self-bag drop at DTW."
  • Spirit was also the first to pursue combining it with automated self-bag drop capabilities to reduce interactions and increase efficiency.

New York’s JFK is the Second Most Internationally Connected Airport in the World, OAG Data Reveals

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Among the Global Top 20, JFK is followed by Chicago O’Hare (ORD) at #10 and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), the world’s busiest airport, at #14.

Key Points: 
  • Among the Global Top 20, JFK is followed by Chicago O’Hare (ORD) at #10 and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), the world’s busiest airport, at #14.
  • Outside of the U.S., London Heathrow Airport (LHR) reclaimed the top spot as the world’s number one most internationally connected airport.
  • Domestic Megahubs rankings, Chicago (ORD) ranks #1, followed by Atlanta (ATL), Denver International Airport (DEN), Dallas Fort-Worth International Airport (DFW), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX).
  • The OAG Megahubs Index 2023 reveals the 50 most internationally connected airports in the world and the 25 most domestically connected airports in the U.S.

CalmWave Appoints Dr. Richard Schaefer, Chief Health Informatics Officer of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to Board of Advisors

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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CalmWave , the company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bring Operations Health to hospitals, today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Schaefer, Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to the company's board of advisors.

Key Points: 
  • CalmWave , the company leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to bring Operations Health to hospitals, today announced the appointment of Dr. Richard Schaefer, Chief Health Informatics Officer (CHIO) of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, to the company's board of advisors.
  • He has written and published studies on clinical evidence-based medicine which highlights the criticality of transparent AI in clinical applications.
  • Schaefer is at the forefront of using data and analytics to deliver the best healthcare solutions for our veterans.
  • This includes serving as the Pharmacy Data Migration Lead for the Department of Veteran Affairs Electronic Health Record Modernization program.

JetBlue and Air Serbia Announce New Codeshare Agreement

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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JetBlue [NASDAQ:JBLU] and Air Serbia today announced a new partnership making Air Serbia-operated flights available on JetBlue.com with a new codeshare agreement.

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  • JetBlue [NASDAQ:JBLU] and Air Serbia today announced a new partnership making Air Serbia-operated flights available on JetBlue.com with a new codeshare agreement.
  • Air Serbia plans to add their “JU” airline code to 25 destinations throughout the JetBlue network.
  • Air Serbia has been a successful interline partner since 2016 and we see great potential with this new codeshare,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue.
  • “We welcome customers from Air Serbia aboard our flights, so they can experience our low fares and great service.”
    "We are very pleased with the future collaboration with JetBlue and believe that this significantly enhances the travel possibilities between the United States and destinations within the Air Serbia network, especially those in the broader Balkan region,” said Jiri Marek, chief executive officer of Air Serbia.

Dr. Edward V. Ohanian Receives Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award from NSF and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.

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  • NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.
  • Founded in 1971, the Snyder Award honors Walter F. Snyder, co-founder and first executive director of NSF, and individuals who, like him, pioneer environmental and public health through their careers.
  • Snyder Award nominations are open to the public, with recipients selected by a juror panel of environmental health leaders.
  • For more information about the Walter F. Snyder Award or to nominate a colleague for next year’s award, visit NSF’s website .