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☆ 30-year-old supercommutes over 500 miles to work in New York: ‘I'm the happiest I've ever been’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Some mornings, Kaitlin Jorgenson travels 544 miles to get to a job she'll be at for 72 hours. Although Jorgenson was ready to leave New York, she didn't want to give up the career she had built there. All in all, Jorgenson estimates she would spend a minimum of $4,000 each month to live and work in Manhattan. Moving to Charlotte, Jorgenson estimates, has saved her at least $2,000 each month — commuting expenses and all. During the weeks she's not in New York, Jorgenson works part-time at Superbloom Hair Studio in Charlotte, a job with flexible hours that change depending on Jorgenson's appointment schedule.

Persons: Kaitlin Jorgenson, she's, she'll, Jorgenson, Scott J, — Organizations: Charlotte Douglas International, CNBC, Companies, National Bureau of Economic Research, Corporate Locations: New York City, Charlotte , North Carolina, Brooklyn, Charlotte, New York, —, New Jersey, Manhattan, New, LaGuardia, Houston, Chicago, Queens

☆ NYC's EV revolution is riding on Uber and Lyft drivers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Catherine Boudreau | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

For Uber and Lyft drivers, time is money, so widely accessible charging is key to the EV switch. A study by the US Department of Energy found that 1,000 fast chargers were needed for every 20,000 EV drivers on the road. A mad dash for EV licensesThe transition is getting an early test this year now that thousands more ride-hailing drivers have licenses. AdvertisementIn October, the Taxi & Limousine Commission opened applications for this gig work for the first time in five years — but for EV drivers only. In exchange, Uber drivers will get up to a 25% discount when they charge.

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☆ These are the world's 10 best airports for 2024, according to passengers. None are in the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Mikhail Markovskiy/ShutterstockCountry: Germany2023 Ranking: 7AdvertisementSkytrax Awards: Best Airport Staff in Europe, Best Airport in Central Europe, Best Airport Hotel in Europe (Hilton Munich Airport)7. Kazzure Gonzalez/Shutterstock.comCountry: JapanAdvertisement2023 Ranking: 9Skytrax Awards: World's Best Airport Staff, Best Airport Staff in Asia, Best Airport: 30-40 million passengers4. Sean Pavone / iStockCountry: Japan2023 Ranking: 3AdvertisementSkytrax Awards: World's Cleanest Airport, World's Best Domestic Airport, Best PRM and Accessible Facilities, Best Airport: 70+ million passengers, The Cleanest Airport in Asia3. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderCountry: Singapore2023 Ranking: 1Skytrax Awards: Best Airport in Asia, Best Airport Immigration Service, Best Airport: 50-60 million passengers, Best Airport Hotel in the World and Asia (Crowne Plaza Changi Airport)1. Thomas Pallini/Business InsiderCountry: QatarAdvertisement2023 Ranking: 2Skytrax Awards: World's Best Airport, Best Airport in the Middle East, World's Best Airport Shopping, Best Airport: 40-50 million passengers, The Cleanest Airport in the Middle East

☆ United Airlines flight attendants picketed at over a dozen airports worldwide after the CEO received a 90% pay increase
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

United Airlines flight attendants picketed outside LaGuardia, Austin, Guam, and London airports. CEO Scott Kirby's pay almost doubled to $18.5 million last year. AdvertisementUnited Airlines flight attendants were picketing outside 17 airports around the world on Thursday in a protest about pay, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA said. Announcing the action, the union said the carrier's CEO, Scott Kirby, saw his pay rise by around 90% in 2023. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Scott Kirby's, —, Scott Kirby, Kirby Organizations: United Airlines, Service, Association of Flight, Business Locations: LaGuardia, Austin, Guam, London

☆ 2 New York airports now have the only 5-star terminals in North America — just 5 years after JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark were ranked the worst in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK were ranked as the country's worst airports back in 2018. Newark and LaGuardia have terminals ranked five stars by Skytrax, while construction is underway at JFK. LaGuardia, Newark, and JFK used to be ranked among the country's worst airports. In 2018, travel news site The Points Guy ranked them as the three worst airports in the US. AdvertisementWhen it comes to airports, Skytrax has three categories: hub airports, regional airports, and terminals.

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☆ The Masters is about to turn Augusta's airport into 'organized chaos.' Here's how it gears up for an influx of over 1,500 private jets.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementWith an average of 30,000 passengers a month, Augusta Regional Airport usually sees one-hundredth the number of passengers as Newark Liberty International. This year's Masters, played at Augusta National, is set to be the busiest yet for Augusta Regional Airport. "In years past, American has always given an influx of direct flights for Masters week," Smith told BI. But perhaps the most striking change from the usual day-to-day is the expected influx of private jets. Private jetsAugusta Regional Airport has two runways but closes one of them down for the Masters so that the private jets can park there.

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In this photo illustration, an emergency alert is displayed from the national Emergency Broadcast System warning of an earthquake in the area on April 5, 2024 in New York City. Earthquakes of Friday's magnitude are relatively rare in the northeastern U.S., and the intensity and duration of Friday's quake startled people across the region. The National Tsunami Warning Center said there was no danger of a tsunami on the East Coast after the quake. The USGS said there was a 46% likelihood of another earthquake of magnitude 3.0 or greater in the next week. The Federal Aviation Administration inspected runways at the three major airports in New York City and Newark, New Jersey.

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☆ Coastal land is sinking, doubling the potential damage from rising seas — here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-12 | by ( Diana Olick | In Dianaolick | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A new study shows that coastal communities may be more at risk from sea-level rise than previously thought. The sea level is rising as the earth heats and glaciers melt. They then built the first high-resolution maps of this, showing east coast land sinking anywhere from two millimeters to five millimeters per year—affecting more than 2 million people and 800,000 properties. In Baltimore, Maryland, so-called nuisance flooding is becoming more and more prevalent, due to sea-level rise and sinking land. Coastal Baltimore is sinking by more than two millimeters per year, according to the study.

Persons: Manoochehr Shirzaei, Shirzaei, it's, Grace Hansen, Hansen Organizations: Virginia Tech, U.S . Geological Survey, Geophysics, JFK, City Locations: U.S, United States, New, LaGuardia, Baltimore , Maryland, City of Baltimore, Baltimore

☆ Why readers are falling for romantasy stories
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Scottie Andrew | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

But when it comes to the literary flavor that’s dominating readers’ attention in 2024, it’s clear: “Romantasy” reigns supreme. When romantasy protagonists (such as dragon-riders, fairies and fallen angels) aren’t busy saving their worlds, they’re falling deeply in love — often with someone they formerly considered an adversary (the “enemies-to-lovers” trope does big numbers with romantasy readers). Romantasy is breaking through among readers who previously didn’t browse the fantasy aisle — and delighting readers who’ve loved it for years. We talk to authors, experts, longtime fans and recent converts about why readers are flocking to romantasy stories, in which treacherous quests are punctuated by steamy trysts. It’s what bookseller and romantasy fan Gideon Ariel calls “Swiss Army lit” — a subgenre that all readers can enjoy, from longtime fantasy nerds to newcomers.

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☆ The list of airports where you can skip the TSA PreCheck line and use a facial recognition scan instead of your ID is growing
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

United Airlines is testing a "Touchless ID" plan at O'Hare which doesn't require a physical ID. AdvertisementYou won't need a boarding pass or an ID to get through security if you're using TSA PreCheck at some airports. AdvertisementHowever, passengers will still have their physical ID checked afterward at O'Hare because it's testing the feature for security checkpoints and bag dropoff, per TPG. Advertisement"We plan to add TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to more bag drop counters, security checkpoints, and boarding gates in the future," it adds. Its passengers at Atlanta, Detroit, LAX, LaGuardia, and JFK can check bags and go through security without needing to show a physical ID.

Persons: —, Guy Organizations: TSA, United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Service, Transportation Security Agency, Chicago O'Hare, Los Angeles International, O'Hare, TPG, LAX, Delta Air Lines, LaGuardia, JFK, Washington Reagan Airport Locations: O'Hare, Atlanta, Detroit, LAX

☆ I went to Chase's new airport lounge and couldn't believe I could get in for free without the travel credit card
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I visited the Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport, which offers meals, drinks, and a spa. The lounge is free for $550-per-year Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders. But travelers without the card can enter for free once a year with a Priority Pass membership. AdvertisementI recently went to LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B and stepped into a 21,850-square-foot space that felt like a luxury hotel lobby. It was the new Chase Sapphire Lounge , which opened in NYC's LGA and John F. Kennedy International Airports in January.

Persons: —, Chase, John F Organizations: LaGuardia Airport, Chase, Service, LaGuardia Airport's, John, Kennedy International Airports, Business Locations: LaGuardia, NYC's LGA, Boston, Hong Kong

☆ I visited an airport lounge for the first time and 6 things surprised me, from free facials to private suites
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-20 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I visited an airport lounge for the first time and was surprised by its luxury offerings. The Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport opened last month, and I got an exclusive tour. Once inside the two-story lounge, I didn't even feel like I was in an airport anymore. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But going to the airport doesn't have to be this way, as I learned last month when I visited an airport lounge for the first time — the Chase Sapphire Lounge at NYC's LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Persons: Chase, —, John F, Banks, cardholders Organizations: LaGuardia Airport, Service, LaGuardia, John, Kennedy International Airport Locations: Boston , Hong Kong, NYC

☆ JetBlue resets with new CEO, industry veterans to run airline on time, and profitably
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

In this article JBLU Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTA JetBlue Airways plane prepares to depart New York's LaGuardia Airport. Leslie Josephs | CNBCIn the 24 years since JetBlue Airways ' first flight, the New York-based airline has pushed the envelope for a carrier of its size. And, until a judge blocked the deal last month, it planned to buy budget airline Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion. Last week, JetBlue said it has hired back the airline's former chief commercial officer, Marty St. George, 59, as president. A JetBlue Airways plane sits on the tarmac at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 31, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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☆ I went to Chase's brand-new airport lounge and saw firsthand how pampered I could feel before a flight
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I recently visited the new Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport in NYC. The lounge is complimentary for some Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders. That's the reality at the Chase Sapphire Lounge, an exclusive airport club in Boston, Hong Kong, and, most recently, New York City. AdvertisementThe Chase Sapphire Lounge is free and unlimited for $550-per-year Chase Sapphire Reserve credit cardholders, who can bring up to two more travelers for free, according to the company's website. The cardholder must also activate their Priority Pass airport lounge membership — complimentary through Chase Sapphire Reserve — to access the space.

Persons: Chase, —, John F, cardholders, Ioannis Tzielekis Organizations: LaGuardia, Chase, Service, Kennedy International Airport, Chase Sapphire, LaGuardia Airport's Locations: NYC, Boston , Hong Kong, New York City, JFK, LaGuardia

☆ Trader Joe's appeals dismissal of lawsuit claiming labor union violated trademark
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Dan Mangan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The appeal, filed Thursday, comes nearly a month after the judge accused Trader Joe's of trying to "weaponize the legal system to gain an advantage in an ongoing labor dispute" against the Trader Joe's United union. Trader Joe's, a lawyer for the company, and a spokeswoman for Trader Joe's United did not immediately respond to requests for comment about the company's filing at the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Trader Joe's Union logo pictured on pins. "Trader Joe's maintains that this is a purely commercial dispute and that the Union's designs are causing consumer confusion and diluting the Trader Joe's family of trademarks," Vera wrote. The Trader Joe's Union Logo Trader Joe's

Persons: Joe Raedle, Joe's, Trader Joe's, Hernan Vera, Vera, Norris Organizations: Getty, Trader Joe's United, Trader, 9th Circuit U.S, Appeals, tote, National Labor Relations Board, LaGuardia, Union Locations: Hadley , Massachusetts, Minneapolis, Los Angeles

☆ Delta to open a new tier of 'premium' airport lounges this year in high-end travel push
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Delta Air Lines ' popular airport lounges are getting a more exclusive tier, in the airline's latest push to cater to high-spending travelers. The first "premium" lounge is scheduled to open in June at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, and at 38,000 square feet, it will be the largest of the carrier's lounges, Delta said on Thursday. Other high-end Delta lounges will open in Boston and Los Angeles later this year. The new strategy shows Delta moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach for its airport travelers. The airline is joining United Airlines , which operates Polaris lounges, and American Airlines ' which has Flagship lounges, along with standard airport clubs.

Persons: John F, Delta Organizations: Delta Air Lines, New, Kennedy International Airport, Sky Clubs, United Airlines, Polaris, American Airlines, Delta, New York's LaGuardia Locations: Boston, Los Angeles, Delta, JFK, Charlotte , North Carolina, Seattle, Miami

☆ Trump faces two-front fight as Biden and Haley hit campaign trail
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Eric Bradner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Former South Carolina Gov. The Biden campaign has long been preparing for Trump to win the nomination, but it is acutely aware of polling reflecting Haley’s strength over Biden in a one-on-one matchup. And behind closed doors, the Biden campaign is cheering Haley’s decision to stay in the race as they monitor Trump lashing out at the former South Carolina governor. It has been welcome news for the president’s reelection team to see Haley prolong the Republican contest and force the Trump campaign to use its resources and time to attack her. “Go forth and prosper,” one Biden campaign official said, describing the team’s delight in seeing the Trump-Haley feud continue.

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That verdict is still being appealed, and Trump within minutes of Friday’s verdict declared he will appeal this one as well. Carroll proved to jury she suffered harm from Trump’s defamatory statementsIt didn’t take the jury long to return a verdict against Trump, with deliberations lasting less than three hours. Trump’s attorney argued that Carroll would have received hateful messages when she wrote her story no matter what Trump said. “But President Trump should not have to pay for their threats. “You are on the verge of spending some time in the lock up, now sit down,” he said to Trump’s attorney.

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Find the Chase Sapphire Lounge post-security in JFK's Terminal 4, open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Read our Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card review and other best credit cards for airport lounge access. Access the Chase Sapphire Lounge JFKLocation and hoursThe Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways is located in Terminal 4, post-security on the mezzanine level above Gate A2. Chase also operates Sapphire Lounges in Hong Kong, Boston and New York's LaGuardia, as well as a scaled-down Chase Sapphire Terrace in Austin. Our Chase Sapphire Lounge guide reviews these locations, lists future planned locations, and tells you how to get into each lounge for free.

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Learn more about the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card, and other best credit cards for airport lounge access. Here's a look inside the Chase Sapphire Lounge LaGuardia, and why this lounge is particularly impressive for both Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders and affluent travelers. Only $550-per-year Chase Sapphire Reserve® credit cardholders have unlimited access to US Sapphire Lounges through Priority Pass. The family room at the Chase Sapphire Lounge in LaGuardia is perfect for people traveling with young children. Chase's network of Chase Sapphire Lounges is growing quickly, with prior locations in Boston and Hong Kong and a smaller space called the Chase Sapphire Terrace in Austin.

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☆ Judge blocks JetBlue-Spirit merger after DOJ's antitrust challenge
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

LaGuardia International Airport Terminal A for JetBlue and Spirit Airlines in New York. A federal judge blocked JetBlue Airways ' purchase of budget rival Spirit Airlines after the Justice Department sued to stop the merger, alleging it would drive up fares for some of the most price-sensitive consumers. "JetBlue plans to convert Spirit's planes to the JetBlue layout and charge JetBlue's higher average fares to its customers," U.S. District Court Judge William Young wrote in his decision. "The elimination of Spirit would harm cost-conscious travelers who rely on Spirit's low fares." Spirit shares plunged after the ruling and were down more than 50%, while JetBlue's stock gained about 5%.

Persons: JetBlue's, William Young Organizations: LaGuardia, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Justice Department, DOJ Locations: New York, Delta, U.S

☆ Flight disruptions linger as winter storms, Max 9 grounding snarl travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-16 | by ( Ryan Anastasio | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Airlines canceled more than 1,800 U.S. flights Tuesday as winter weather continued to disrupt travel for millions of travelers. Airlines canceled or delayed about 60% of flights at New York's LaGuardia Airport. At nearby Newark Liberty International Airport, a hub for United , more than 35% of flights were canceled or delayed. Reagan Airport saw more than 40% of its flights canceled or delayed. Alaska canceled more than 15% of its flights Tuesday, while United canceled about 12%.

Persons: Washington's Ronald Organizations: Denver International Airport, Airlines, D.C, U.S, National Weather Service, Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International Airport, United, Reagan, Southwest Airlines, Boeing, Max, Alaska Airlines, CNBC PRO Locations: Denver , Colorado, U.S, New York, Washington, New, Alaska

☆ 'Powerful' storm dumps heavy rain over East Coast with 59M under flood alerts
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-18 | by ( Angela Yang | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The East Coast is reeling from the impacts with almost 700,000 people across New England and New York without power as of 1 p.m., according to PowerOutage.us . "The associated heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding, with urban areas, roads and small streams the most vulnerable," the weather service said. In New York City, a travel advisory is in effect due to flooding conditions on roads, power outages and high winds on bridges. In New York City, a travel advisory is in effect because of flooding conditions on roads, power outages and high winds on bridges. By the end of today, every single state on the East Coast will have experienced at least 2 inches of rain.

Persons: There's, Eric Adams, Sean Smith, Warden Stefan Pratt, Yasmeen Persaud Organizations: Charleston, Big Apple, NYC Emergency Management, New, New York City Emergency Management Office, Danbury Emergency Management Office, Boston's Massachusetts College of Art, Amtrak, Central Maine Power, Hillsdale Fire Department, NBC News, LaGuardia, Boston Logan International Airport, Boston Logan International Locations: Elmsford , New York, New England, New York, Florida, Carolinas, Charleston, Gainesville , Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, Maine, New York City, Manhattan, In Connecticut, Danbury, Providence , Rhode Island, Boston, New Jersey, Hillsdale , New Jersey, Glendale, Moretown , Vermont, Brookhaven Calabro, Shirley , New York, Canada, Lake Michigan, Michigan, Indiana, Lake Erie, Ohio, West, Sierra Nevada

☆ Exhausted air traffic controllers are making more mistakes on the job amid a stretched workforce doing 10-hour workdays and 6-day workweeks, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-03 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The shortage in US air traffic controllers is not new, but it has reached a critical juncture. AdvertisementFor years, air traffic controllers have seen their ranks diminish, to the point where 10-hour days and six-day workweeks have become increasingly common among this group tasked with preserving safety in America's skies. However, the nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers is not a new phenomenon. In August 1981, then-President Ronald Reagan fired 11,000 striking air traffic controllers, in what was a pivotal moment for the labor movement in the US. "The nation absolutely needs more air traffic controllers, and growing the work force will result in better working conditions and more flexibility," she added.

Persons: they're, —, Ronald Reagan, Reagan, Bill Clinton, Neil Burke, John F, Burke, Jeannie Shiffer Organizations: Times, Service, The New York Times, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, The Times, Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport Locations: United States, New York

☆ TSA’s 2024 canine calendar will melt your travelin’ heart
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-27 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —It’s not often that the words “TSA” and “adorable” come together in the same sentence. But those two words are a natural pairing when it comes the Transportation Security Administration’s annual canine calendar. The agency announced its 2024 version on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday – and let’s just say these safety-minded, hard-working pooches are positively precious. She was “one of several TSA canines who worked at Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix” back in February, according to a TSA news release. Actually, there’s more than year’s worth of dogs as the calendar offers up a few bonus canines at the end.

Persons: CNN — It’s, let’s, Dina, Shorthaired Pointer, Harry Reid, Gina, factoids Organizations: CNN, TSA, Transportation Security, Harry, Harry Reid International, Phoenix ”, LaGuardia Locations: United States, Las Vegas, Phoenix, New York

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