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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

☆ 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

☆ 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.

Persons: LaGuardia, —, Chase, cardholders, Brooklyn, Joseph Leonard, Joe, There's, Chase Chase isn't, John F Organizations: Chase, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Service, New, LaGuardia Airport's, Chase Sapphire, The Club, LaGuardia, Air Canada, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sky Club, Sapphire, Sapphire Reserve, Chase Sapphire Reserve LaGuardia Food, Joe Coffee Company, Spa, Face, New York, Kennedy International Airport, Etihad Airways Locations: New York City, LaGuardia, Manhattan, New, Boston, Hong Kong, Austin

☆ 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

☆ Flight attendants don't get to choose their 'base' cities — inside the intense process and what happens if you work somewhere you don't live
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Monica Humphries | Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

While training, flight attendants rank their preferred "base cities" where they'll fly from. Videos of flight attendants revealing the cities they want vs the cities they get go viral. During training, flight attendants learn safety protocols, practice emergency drills, and get familiar with airplane equipment. Flight attendants rank where they want to workTwo flight attendants said their base reveal happened within the first three weeks of training. This means the airport had appealing flights and flight times, and therefore senior flight attendants sought that location.

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☆ The Airports Where You Won’t Mind Being Stranded (Too Much)
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Jacob Passy | Photographs Michael Bucher The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

No one enjoys waiting in long lines at airport security or suffering through a departure delay. Some airports do a better job of making those miseries less miserable. LaGuardia Airport in New York and Orlando International Airport in Florida are infamous among travelers for their problems with on-time arrivals and departure delays. The reasons are largely the same: Both are located in highly trafficked airspace and manage inclement weather and air-traffic control issues.

Organizations: LaGuardia, Orlando International Airport Locations: New York, Florida

☆ The Best Airports to Get Stuck in During a Flight Delay
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Jacob Passy | Photographs Michael Bucher The Wall Street Journal | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Organizations: LaGuardia, Orlando International Airport Locations: New York, Florida

☆ Staffing shortages, outdated facilities threaten US air safety -- report
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The panel, named by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), released a 52-page report citing problems that included shortages of air traffic controllers, technology issues, outdated systems and dramatic funding needs. It cited aging FAA air traffic control facilities with leaking roofs, broken heating and air conditioning systems and old surveillance radar systems that must soon be replaced at a cost of billions of dollars. A government watchdog report said in June critical air traffic facilities face significant staffing challenges, posing risks to air traffic operations. The FAA said in March it was taking steps to improve air traffic control operations, which are short-staffed. "There is no question that we are seeing too many close calls," the head of the FAA's air traffic organization told employees.

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☆ How to save money on holiday travel by tracking flight prices with Google
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Jake Piazza | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Google can help you save money ahead of the holiday travel season. You can follow the price of airfare with Google Flights for a trip you're interested in and receive alerts if the price changes. The tool can save you hundreds of dollars and prevents you from having to constantly look up ticket prices. Better yet, you can set Google Flights to monitor airfare prices weeks or months before you actually need to book your travel. For example, if you're considering holiday travel but only want to buy tickets at a specific price, turn the tracker on and you'll get an alert if the price of a flight dips to meet your budget.

Persons: I've, you'll Organizations: United, JetBlue, Laguardia Airport, Google Locations: Queens, New York City

CNN —Flooding closed roads, disrupted subway service and flooded basements in the New York City area as “dangerous and life-threatening” rainfall overwhelmed the concrete expanse during the Friday morning commute. “This is a dangerous weather condition and it is not over,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a Friday morning news briefing. “I don’t want those gaps in heavy rain to give the appearance that it is over, it is not.”Happening now:New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley Friday morning. A torrent of water surged into basements in New York City Friday morning, according to New York City emergency management.

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☆ Craft beer, marriages and air travel: The collateral damage of a government shutdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Alex Seitz-Wald | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

Staff, meanwhile, have been forced to put their real jobs on hold to prepare for the looming shutdown. National parksThe National Park Service plans to close its parks and furlough park rangers if the government shuts down on Sunday. During the 2018-2019 shutdown, the parks themselves remained accessible, but without most services. Some presidential libraries would remain open as long as they have sufficient funds, but others would close and research services would be reduced. A shutdown would result in a "data blackout" of critical economic statistics that influence markets and businesses around the globe.

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☆ State of emergency issued for NYC area as heavy rain, flooding expected to last hours
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( Maria Larosa | Janice Huff | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Forecasts are reinforcing the potential for heavy rain centered around the NYC area from Friday into Saturday morning. Parts of New York City have already seen five inches of rain as of 11 a.m. People walk under umbrellas amid heavy rain on September 29, 2023 in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn borough New York City. Bouts of heavy rain made morning commute nightmarish and conditions only continued to worsen; it will be even more widespread throughout the afternoon and evening. Cars drive through slight flooding on Ocean Avenue amid heavy rain on September 29, 2023 in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn borough New York City.

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Michael M, Kathy Hochul, Hochul, Ophelia, Taylor, Janno Lieber, Lieber, it's, Spencer Platt, It's, Zach Iscol, Phil Murphy, Murphy, Ravi Bhalla, Bhalla Organizations: NYPD, Reuters, LaGuardia, Brooklyn borough New, Santiago, Getty, New York Gov, Yorkers, NBC, Sunday's Chiefs, Jets, New, NOAA MTA, MTA, Prospect, The New, The New York City Emergency Management Department, Emergency, Getty Images New, Getty Images New Jersey Gov, Schools, New York Public Schools, Mets, Phillies, Citi Field Locations: Manhattan, Williamsburg, New York City, U.S, NYC, New Jersey, Hudson, Connecticut, Flatbush, Brooklyn borough, Brooklyn borough New York City, Long, NBC New York, Ocean, Monmouth, Jersey Shore, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Borough, The New York City, Getty Images New Jersey, Hoboken

☆ US government shutdown could add misery to air travel
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( David Shepardson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The U.S. Travel Association said a partial shutdown would cost the U.S. travel economy as much as $140 million a day. During a government shutdown, the U.S. air travel system would be "hampered by more flight delays, longer screening lines and setbacks in air travel modernization," the group said. Air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security officers are among the government workers who would be required to keep working but would not be paid. A government watchdog report said in June that air traffic operations were at risk. The FAA was forced to slow air traffic putting pressure on lawmakers to end the standoff.

Persons: Pete Buttigieg, Buttigieg, shutdowns, David Shepardson, Grant McCool Organizations: LaGuardia, U.S, Acquire, . Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, U.S . Travel Association, Air, Transportation Security Administration, FAA, TSA, Thomson Locations: New York City, New York, WASHINGTON, U.S

☆ Don't forget to check the 'frunk' in a rented EV! A Hertz customer found a slab of rancid meat in his Tesla.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Hertz customer found 10 pounds of rancid meat in his rented Tesla's front trunk, the WSJ reported. He told Insider the rotting meat had burst from its packaging and was oozing all over the frunk. The next renter made the unlucky discovery: Costco bags and a 10-pound pack of rancid meat that he told Insider was absolutely pungent. "Buried underneath the pile of groceries was the source of the stink," Marc Froemelt told Insider. He told Insider that he noticed the strange smell, but attributed it to odors from the roadside.

Persons: Marc Froemelt, what's, Tesla, Froemelt, Hertz, it's, Ford Organizations: Service, Tesla, Hertz, Wall Street, New, LaGuardia, Ford Locations: Wall, Silicon, who's, Atlanta

Capital One has revealed its newest airport lounge, an 8,500-square-foot outpost at Washington-Dulles International Airport (IAD). Read Insider's guide to the best credit cards with free airport lounge access. The Capital One Lounge at Dulles (IAD) is the issuer's highly anticipated second location, expanding the issuer's reach to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. It's the first credit card-affiliated lounge at Dulles, and the space will likely prove popular for travelers departing from the airport. Premium perks including airport lounge access and statement creditsCheck mark icon A check mark.

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☆ Feel-good war on short flights misses the mark
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-04 | by ( Rebecca Christie | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

REUTERS/Bryan Woolston Acquire Licensing RightsBRUSSELS, Sept 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Short flights within Europe are frequent flyers on wish lists of things to ban. But not all short flights are alike, and banning commercial hops makes less sense than targeting private jets. Limiting private jet travel would make a bigger difference, with fewer broad-based disruptions. Reuters GraphicsFollow @rebeccawire on XCONTEXT NEWSCountries such as France, Spain, Belgium and Germany have enacted or are considering measures to reduce or ban short flights. More than half of 2022 private jet travel was for distances of less than 750 km.

Persons: Bryan Woolston, Marjan, Davy, Stephen Furlong, George Hay, Oliver Taslic Organizations: Airbus, LaGuardia, REUTERS, Bryan Woolston Acquire, Rights, Reuters, Greenpeace, International Energy Agency, KLM, Institute for Policy Studies, Air, Brussels Airlines, European Commission . Aviation, Thomson Locations: New York City , New York, U.S, Rights BRUSSELS, Europe, Germany, Spain, France, Africa, Belgium

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