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US AIR, ROAD TRAFFIC NEARS PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS
Traffic at US airports and on toll roads reached 95 percent of third-quarter 2019 levels in the third quarter of 2022, reports Transportation Today. According to a recent report from Fitch Ratings, a credit ratings, commentary, and research provider, airport traffic improved by an average of 83 percent during the first quarter of 2022 and then 92 percent during the second quarter of the year. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL), New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) exceeded pre-pandemic levels during September 2022. Compared to the third quarter of 2019, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are less than 90 percent recovered.
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DELTA IS ADDING NEW ROUTES AROUND THE WORLD
Delta Air Lines will launch direct flights from Los Angeles to New Zealand and increase transatlantic service from its hubs in New York and Atlanta, reports Travel + Leisure. The flight between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Auckland will operate daily beginning October 28; with this route, Delta said it will be the only US carrier to directly link the two cities. Delta will also add a new daily flight from Atlanta to Nice, France, beginning May 12. The carrier will additionally increase service to several cities, including making its Atlanta to Tel Aviv, Israel, route daily beginning April 16 and adding a third daily route from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Paris, France, starting May 2. “With more than 1,750 weekly flights to 85 destinations around the globe this summer, Delta is well positioned to deliver on its plans to fully restore its network in 2023,” Joe Esposito, Delta’s SVP for Network Planning, said in a statement.
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US VISA DELAYS SEES SOME REDUCTION
The US Travel Association has stated that global wait times for US visitor visas dropped below 150 days this January for the first time since 2021, reports Skift. However, they are higher than 400 days for Brazil, India, Mexico, and other top inbound visa-requiring markets (excluding China). In 2022, aspiring travelers from the top ten inbound countries outside the US Visa Waiver Program were unable to enter the country because they had to wait hundreds of days to get a visitor visa interview at their local US embassy. The primary reasons for the delays were inadequate processing staff and increased demand. The recent wait time reductions are due to the State Department’s new processing initiatives; for example, the department’s “Super Saturdays” initiative has had consulates and embassies remain open on Saturdays to process visas. The State Department anticipates interview wait times will fall to under 120 days with full staffing in its offices by the end of the 2023 fiscal year.
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FAA SAYS HUMAN ERROR CAUSED THE NOTAM SYSTEM TO GO OFFLINE
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is continuing its investigation into this month's system-wide outage but noted preliminary findings suggest it was caused by human error, reports USA Today. On January 11, the FAA's Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system went offline temporarily; as a result, pilots could not receive necessary safety information ahead of their flights and the agency halted airline departures nationwide, causing more than 10,000 delays and cancellations. "A preliminary FAA review of last week’s outage of the Notice to Air Missions system determined that contract personnel unintentionally deleted files while working to correct synchronization between the live primary database and a backup database" an FAA statement said. "The agency has so far found no evidence of a cyberattack or malicious intent. The FAA continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the outage." Many experts and airline executives are now calling on Congress to provide the FAA with additional funding to update some of the older technologies it relies on, including within the NOTAM system.
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NASA, BOEING PARTNER TO DEVELOP GREENER AIRCRAFT FOR AVIATION’S FUTURE
NASA has announced a partnership with The Boeing Company for its Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project, which aims to develop a new generation of low-emission, single-aisle jetliners, reports Travel Pulse. Through a new Funded Space Act Agreement, Boeing will work alongside NASA experts to design, construct, and test a full-scale demonstrator aircraft, which will allow designers to validate new technologies for reducing emissions. The aim is for the project to reach completion by the late 2020s, so that the prototype can inform the aviation sector's decisions in designing the next generation of single-aisle aircraft. NASA’s goal is that the technologies tested for this project, in conjunction with other advancements in propulsion systems and materials, could reduce emissions by up to 30 percent, in comparison with today’s most efficient single-aisle aircraft.
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517 LEXINGTON AVENUE
NEW YORK CITY
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Conveniently situated in Manhattan’s Midtown East neighborhood, Hotel 48LEX New York offers a sophisticated guesthouse experience in the atmosphere of a residentially styled, upscale boutique hotel. The hotel takes inspiration from the privilege of being host, whether it's for a week or just the day, and pride in providing a refined, yet relaxed, stay.
High-style accommodations, signature amenities and thoughtful guest services combine to create an effortless and personalized experience. Refined art, exemplary elegance, craft cocktails, and more provide an atmosphere of relaxed sophistication. World class luxury awaits at Hotel 48LEX New York.
Equal parts transformative, sleek and comfortable, guests come to experience the feel of their own Park Avenue pied-à-terre in the heart of Midtown.
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2332 LEONARD STREET
DALLAS
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Nestled in the fashionable Uptown neighborhood, Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown offers business and leisure travelers an inspiring hotel experience with extensive perks. Striking the perfect accord between Mediterranean elegance and comfortable chic, this unique choice among Dallas boutique hotels offers exquisite guestrooms and concept suites, award-winning dining at Dragonfly restaurant, a nightlife scene, and a relaxing day spa. | |
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55 CHURCH STREET
NEW YORK CITY
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Experience the stunning architecture of The Oculus and explore One World Observatory and 9/11 Memorial Museum. A stay at Millennium New York Downtown places guests in the heart of the Financial District with unobstructed panoramas of Lower Manhattan from City View rooms. Select rooms also offer views of the Hudson River, the Freedom Tower, Manhattan Bridge, and Brooklyn Bridge. | | |
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100 SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET
LONDON
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Located on Shoreditch High Street, One Hundred Shoreditch is home to 258 hotel bedrooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, plus five meeting and event spaces. The community is one of the most creative in the city and One Hundred Shoreditch is proud to call Shoreditch home. Guests will never be short of things to do here, on the hotel’s doorstep guests will find some of the most eye-catching street art in London, some of city’s best restaurants and pubs, edgy galleries, and brilliant independent shops. | |
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20 EAST CHESTNUT STREET
CHICAGO
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Guests can enhance their stay by experiencing the food and beverage scene at Sofitel Chicago. Enjoy the thriving Gold Coast neighborhood from the trés chic Sofitel Chicago. Between the CDA restaurant, Le Bar, and in room dining there is truly something for everyone.
Lawyers Travel clients receive 20% off at any of the food and beverage outlets for reservations booked and actualized from now until March 31, 2023.
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9876 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD
BEVERLY HILLS
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Since opening its doors in 1955, The Beverly Hilton has remained an iconic landmark where 'Anything is Possible.' Nestled at the crossroads of the famed Wilshire and Santa Monica Boulevards, the hotel has been a staple of Los Angeles’ hospitality scene for decades. Here guests can enjoy California luxury at its finest, with panoramic views of the city skyline and sweeping hills. | |
THE CLIFT ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL | |
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495 GEARY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO
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With a nod to an iconic past, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel’s recent renovations include dramatically updated guest rooms; an all-new modern lobby experience, Fredericks; a new eatery and café; and the famous Redwood Room - all one block from Union Square. Guests at The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel will be welcomed by sophisticated and modern changes signifying a reawakening of the hotel’s original craftsmanship fused with modern day San Francisco. Designed for engaging experiences, The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel is a place that uncovers the past and embraces the accelerating pace of the future. | |
THE POST OAK HOTEL AT UPTOWN HOUSTON | |
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1600 WEST LOOP SOUTH
HOUSTON
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The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston is Houston’s newest destination for the discerning traveler. The sleek 38-story tower boasts 250 ultra-modern guestrooms and suites and 20 executive residences. Located mere steps from The Galleria and River Oaks District, The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston caters to business travelers with lavish accommodations, deluxe bathrooms, sophisticated technology, and unobstructed views. While the standard guestroom offers over 500 square feet of luxurious and abundant living space, the immense 5,000 square-foot, two-bedroom Presidential Suite is the most opulent of them all and serves as Houston’s unmatched, ultra-luxurious suite offering extra concealment and discretion. Enjoy signature restaurants including the celebrity acclaimed and Texas’ first Mastro’s Steakhouse and Houston-favorite Willie G’s Seafood. The Cellar, the hotel’s expansive wine collection with over 20,000 bottles, offers guests and restaurant patrons access to the world’s finest wines including vintages dating back to the 1800’s. | | |
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88 WALL STREET
NEW YORK CITY
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Located in Manhattan’s Financial District, The Wall Street Hotel embraces the vibrant change of the neighborhood giving modern travelers a stylish cultural hub with a gracious approach to service and hospitality. The 180 jewel box appointed rooms and suites span the premises with luminous wallcoverings inspired by Mother of Pearl; a sea-stemming tribute to the hotel’s owners, the Paspaley family, who have a storied history in pearling and oyster cultivation. The hotel’s Lounge on Pearl offers a calm oasis for light bites and modern fare as well as everything from coffee to cocktails. Enjoy a lighter take on French fare at La Marchande, the hotel’s signature restaurant by Michelin-Starred Chef, John Fraser. | | | | |
