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HEATHROW WORKERS CALL OFF FIRST SUMMER STRIKES
Security workers at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) have postponed the first two days of strike action planned for June 24 and 25 after receiving an improved pay offer, reports BBC. Unite, the union that represents the security workers, said it has called off the initial two days of strikes as a "gesture of goodwill" after "extensive talks" between workers and management. Unite members will vote on the latest pay deal over the coming days; however, if that vote is rejected, the remaining 29 days of strikes will go ahead as planned. The strikes will affect Terminals 3 and 5, which are primarily used by American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Atlantic, among others. The strikes could lead to longer lines at security, but the airport said it does not anticipate any flight cancelations as a result of the potential work stoppages. The remaining strike days are: June 28-30; July 14-16, 21-24, 28-31; and August 4-7, 11-14, 18-20, 24-27. The walkouts coincide with busy travel periods including the summer holiday period for schools across the UK.
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CLEAR RESERVE ALLOWS TRAVELERS TO CUT LONG SECURITY LINES FOR FREE THIS SUMMER
With the busy summer travel season starting, CLEAR has expanded its RESERVE service that allows travelers to reserve a front-of-the-line time slot at TSA checkpoints and bypass long lines for free, reports The Washington Post. First launched at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in October 2021, the program now includes 20 airports in North America and Europe with additional airports to be added in the future. Unlike CLEAR Plus and TSA PreCheck, RESERVE is available at no cost and does not involve fingerprinting, eye scans, background checks, or interviews. A few days or weeks before their trip, travelers can go on CLEAR'S website or app and choose their departure airport, flight, and time they wish to pass through security. At the airport, an “ambassador” in the RESERVE lane will scan their QR code and escort them to the front of a standard TSA lane, where they will present their ID. While the service allows travelers to jump to the front of the line, they can’t skip standard TSA screening protocols, even if they have TSA PreCheck. Travelers using CLEAR RESERVE must remove their shoes, coats, electronics, and appropriately sized liquids, depending on the checkpoint technology. Travelers looking for expedited screening in CLEAR lanes at select airports with no removal of said items above can sign up to become a CLEAR Plus member. Lawyers Travel clients have access to a discounted CLEAR Plus membership rate of $119/year, a $70 savings from the $189 public rate.
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AMERICAN WILL NOW CHARGE BASIC ECONOMY PASSENGERS TO CHECK BAGS ON ALL TICKETS
American Airlines will now charge for checked bags on all basic economy tickets, reports USA Today. The carrier announced it would introduce a $75 fee for the first checked bags on basic economy fares on transoceanic flights, saying the change is meant to make the terms of basic economy more consistent across its network. “We are simplifying our product offerings to make it easier for customers when they are shopping for travel. With this change, our Basic Economy product will include all of the same features whether a customer is purchasing it for a domestic or international flight,” American spokesperson Andrea Koos said in a statement. The new fee means that on American's longest flights, a ticket will cost nearly $100 more than the published price if a traveler ends up needing to check a bag. Both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines continue to offer free first checked bags on transpacific flights for basic economy ticketholders, but like American, charge $75 on transatlantic flights. The Biden Administration and the Department of Transportation have been trying to crack down on airline fees, but so far there has been no formal change to restrict bag charges.
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LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN FAA REAUTHORIZATION BILL
US lawmakers have introduced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, which includes funding for FAA reforms, workforce development, airport infrastructure, and aviation safety, reports Travel Pulse. HR 3935, also known as the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, is bipartisan legislation that serves to reauthorize the FAA for the next five years. “The bill provides funding for the latest safety technology on runways, and to hire more air traffic controllers, pilots, and mechanics,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell, chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and one of the lawmakers who sponsored the legislation in the senate. “The bill also sets the first-ever clear ticket refund standards for delayed flights and will penalize airlines that sell tickets on flights that they don’t have the staff or technology to operate.” If approved, the bill will provide more than $107 billion in appropriations for the FAA for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. “The FAA Reauthorization Act is a win for aviation safety advocates and the flying public,” said Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tammy Duckworth. “This bill includes… a modified version of the EVAC Act—to make flying safer and more accessible for all Americans. I’m grateful to my colleagues for working together to produce a strong, bipartisan bill that helps modernize the FAA, boosts the aviation workforce, increases consumer protections and makes sure people with a disability are seen and heard.”
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DELTA, AIR 4 ALL DEVELOPING A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND AIRLINE SEAT FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS
Delta Air Lines has teamed up with UK-based consortium Air 4 All to construct a new cabin seat option for wheelchair users, reports Business Insider. A working prototype was officially debuted at the Aircraft Interiors Expo on June 6, but the seat still needs to be certified and tested before making its way to a plane cabin. According to Air 4 All, the patented seat has several pieces that allow it to convert into a wheelchair-accessible position. This includes a removable back cushion and adjustable seat that flips up. With the cushion removed and seat flipped up, the wheelchair can then be backed into the space and securely attached. The company says the design does not eliminate seat perks and will still offer passengers access to a headrest, center console tray tables, and a cocktail table. The design is also multi-purpose, allowing it to be used by a non-wheelchair user if there is not a disabled traveler onboard. In addition, the design does not require any change to current cabin configurations.
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28 CYRIL MAGNIN STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
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Located in Union Square, within steps of the SoMa District in Downtown San Francisco, Axiom Hotel blends a sense of history with the modern touches of a digital age. Their pet-friendly boutique hotel rooms welcome those who desire a digital lifestyle delivered through seamless technology and elevated guest service. The hotel is located in a classic century-old San Francisco building refreshed with electric modern touches. Featuring Core Fitness Center that is designed to offer the perfect balance of work and play, offering a wide array of modern equipment to meet ability, pace, and preferences. Drink and dine like the modern go-getter at Axiom Hotel. Take a comfortable seat in their relaxing onsite Lounge, which serves handcrafted drinks and delectable small plates similar to what San Francisco locals love. | | |
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1221 WEST COAST HIGHWAY
NEWPORT BEACH
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Situated on 15 prime acres on the bay, Balboa Bay Resort is a premier year-round destination located 50 miles south of Los Angeles and 85 miles north of San Diego.
Balboa Bay Resort is Newport Beach’s premier waterfront retreat offering stunning bay views and sunsets over Balboa Bay’s harbor. It is the #1 Resort in Newport Beach per US News & World Report, and it is rated as a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond resort.
Each of the Newport Beach hotel guestrooms features fresh, modern, and contemporary furnishings, including stylish platform beds in rich espresso wood tones, upholstered headboards, pillow-top mattresses, and luxury linens. Beautifully custom-designed shams, pillows, and throws in varying shades of blue complete the seaside experience at their luxury hotel.
Dining venues at Balboa Bay Resort include A+O Restaurant | Bar, and Lighthouse, home of a weekly Sunday Seafood Brunch, pairing stunning bayside views with an incredible buffet station serving items from artisan cheeses and premium charcuterie to fresh seafood and patisseries, alongside entrées of perfectly seared sea bass and grilled flat iron steak. For those on the go we offer Blend, a café offering freshly brewed coffee drinks with grab-and-go items, in addition to convenient in-room dining.
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2025 AVENUE OF THE STARS
LOS ANGELES
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Since opening its doors in 1966, the Century Plaza has been a Los Angeles landmark. From iconic moments throughout pop culture to contemporary modern luxury located in the heart of the city – the new Fairmont Century Plaza is at the center of it all.
The hotel is at the core of a city within a city full of countless diversions, home to French brasserie, Lumière and within walking distance to chic boutiques in the Westside’s most walkable neighborhood. The Fairmont Century Plaza brings the spirit of Los Angeles, throughout every facet of the hotel.
Los Angeles’ luxury landmark, Fairmont Century Plaza is completely re-imagined to include 400 spacious guest rooms and 85 suites, all with private terraces, bringing you the best the city has to offer. Revel in the 14,000 square foot breathtaking Fairmont Spa, fully equipped Technogym and rooftop pool with unparalleled views of the cityscape.
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4441 COLLINS AVENUE
MIAMI BEACH
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Glamour meets modern luxury. At Fontainebleau, striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion, and technology merge into a vibrant new kind of guest experience.
Experience a Miami legend. Situated on oceanfront Collins Avenue in the heart of Millionaire's Row, Fontainebleau Miami Beach is one of the most historically and architecturally significant hotels on Miami Beach.
Stay in any of their lavishly appointed guestrooms and suites. Start each day with shimmering views and refreshing Atlantic Ocean breezes. Oceanfront Miami Beach accommodations and suites await with HD TVs, thirsty cotton robes and an in-room private bar.
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159 W 48TH STREET
NEW YORK CITY
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An award-worthy NYC experience in Times Square. Please welcome to the stage New York City’s newest and brightest star, Hard Rock Hotel New York. Located between the Theatre District and Radio City Music Hall, their legendary lineup includes extraordinary entertainment venues, 446 guestrooms and suites across 36 floors, and innovative dining. Turn up the volume on the world’s most iconic skyline from RT60 rooftop bar and lounge. This is the backstage pass to the best of Midtown Manhattan with Broadway, Rockefeller Center, and Fifth Avenue shopping steps away. | |
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THE ART HOTEL DENVER,
CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON
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Find The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton in the arts district, with the State Capitol and a half-dozen museums within 10 minutes' walk. This hotel brings Denver's spirit indoors with curated artwork throughout the hotel, and mountain and city views at every turn. See downtown from a new vantage at the rooftop bar and restaurant. Memorable event space includes a dedicated team and onsite catering. | | |
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38 LEICESTER SQUARE
LONDON
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Welcome to an urban resort on the south west corner of the iconic Leicester Square. A collection of spaces, tastes, and experiences brought to life across 16 stories, curated to reflect the drama and elegance of West End life. The Londoner features 350 bedrooms and suites, six concept eateries and bars, three guest-only parlor rooms at The Residence, a wellness retreat, two screening rooms, seven inspiring meeting spaces, and a stunning ballroom for up to 850 guests. | |
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THE PALMER HOUSE,
A HILTON HOTEL
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17 E MONROE STREET
CHICAGO
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An icon of downtown Chicago for over 150 years, the Palmer House sits at the heart of the Theater District. We're two blocks from the Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park. State Street shops are just outside their door. Sip a cocktail in their famed lobby and bite into a brownie at the hotel where it was invented. Enjoy their fitness center, spa, and renovated pool.
From elegant guest rooms to spacious suites, each of their 1,641 rooms at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel provide a glimpse into their extraordinary legacy. Guests will find all the comforts and conveniences need for a memorable stay in Downtown Chicago.
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700 5TH AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY
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Ideally located on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street in Midtown Manhattan, The Peninsula New York is in the heart of the city’s most prestigious shopping, entertainment, and cultural district. The hotel is within walking distance of Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue shopping, excellent restaurants, historic museums, and exciting Broadway theatres. The Peninsula New York is honored to be the recipient of some of the most prestigious accolades in the hospitality industry, including the Forbes Five Star rating and the AAA Five Diamond awards. Recently announced by Forbes Travel Guide, The Peninsula Hotels are thrilled to be the only hotel brand to achieve the highest possible Five-Star status across all ten of its properties. | | |
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237 MEETING STREET
CHARLESTON
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The Ryder has been named in Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List 2022: The Best New Hotels & Industry Openings in the World,” and voted “Top 5 Hotels in Charleston” on the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
For The Ryder, fun is by design—and their spaces really show it. Their aesthetic is inspired by Charleston’s coastal beauty and features a style that’s sophisticated, but still relaxed. Earthy reds, organic hues, and hand-crafted furniture create a modern, laid-back bohemian experience that looks awesome from every angle.
An earthy, sleek café to grab morning fuel. A flavor-forward restaurant and a bar that reimagines the fine art of craft cocktails. A lush pool area to meet and chill. Discover their cool casual atmosphere and food that’s sure to delight.
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1401 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON, DC
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Located near The White House, Willard InterContinental Washington, DC, has played host to the world's social and political elite and has been the site of many historical moments since 1818. A luxury hotel in Washington, DC, often referred to as the "Residence of Presidents," Willard has welcomed presidents, foreign dignitaries, and celebrities alike. Experience 5-star service at this Downtown Washington, DC hotel and savor masterfully handcrafted cocktails in the iconic Round Robin Bar.
Exuding a sophisticated design that incorporates hues of navy, ivory and cool grey accented with gold, Classic Rooms range from 300 ft²/28 m² to 550 ft²/51 m² and feature one king bed or two queen beds, a walk-in marble shower or shower with bathtub an oversized work desk integrated with power outlets and USB charging points, as well as a Nespresso machine offering complimentary tea and coffee.
Nicknamed the "Oval Office of Bars" by Condé Nast Traveler, the historic Round Robin Bar in Washington, DC has been a lively meeting place for the political and social elite since it was established in 1847.
Willard InterContinental offers guests a variety of culinary experiences with epicurean delicacies worthy of indulgence. From a French brassiere featuring ample outdoor seating and a coffee shop, to the legendary bar opened in 1847, to Afternoon Tea.
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