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St. Kitts Celebrates Milestone Inaugural JetBlue Flight

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is pleased to announce the milestone airlift route from New York (JFK) to St. Kitts (SKB) that took its maiden flight today, November 2, 2023. This new airlift route is an integral step towards expanding international travel opportunities and enhancing accessibility to the island.

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  • BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Kitts Tourism Authority is pleased to announce the milestone airlift route from New York (JFK) to St. Kitts (SKB) that took its maiden flight today, November 2, 2023.
  • Prior to the inaugural flight's take-off, JetBlue and the St. Kitts Tourism Authority hosted an event at Terminal 5 in JFK that featured Caribbean-inspired food and beverages, island-themed decorations, and remarks from the JetBlue and comments from St. Kitts' Minister of Tourism, acknowledging the milestone of this highly anticipated airlift route.
  • "The St. Kitts team has much to celebrate following the inaugural JetBlue flight and events at JFK," said Ellison "Tommy" Thompson, CEO of St. Kitts Tourism Authority.
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The AI Eye Podcast - GBT's CTO and Bannix CEO Discuss Autonomous Vehicles and $42.5 Million Apollo IP System Patent Purchase

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Also discuss Apollo IP system implementation with Evie Autonomous

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  • This deal will see Bannix acquire the Apollo IP system through GBT Technologies' 50 percent-owned GBT Tokenize Corp., for a $42.5 million purchase price.
  • According to the press release, the Apollo system will be implemented into Evie Autonomous, a U.K.-based autonomous vehicle technology company that Bannix acquired through a business combination announced earlier this year.
  • The purchase price for the Apollo system is $42.5 million, which will be paid in shares of BNIX Series A Preferred Stock.
  • "We were very glad to join with Evie Autonomous because our technology was tailored particularly for autonomous vehicles," he said.

JetBlue Celebrates Groundbreaking of JFK’s New Terminal 6 with Governor of New York, Other Leaders

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Friday, February 24, 2023

The groundbreaking, held Thursday at JetBlue’s JFK maintenance hangar, only reinforces the airline’s commitment to JFK, Queens, and New York.

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  • The groundbreaking, held Thursday at JetBlue’s JFK maintenance hangar, only reinforces the airline’s commitment to JFK, Queens, and New York.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230224005301/en/
    New York Governor Kathy Hochul (seventh from right) and JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes (first right) joins leaders for the JFK Terminal 6 groundbreaking.
  • (Photo courtesy: Office of the Governor of New York)
    The new Terminal 6 will connect seamlessly with JetBlue’s current home at Terminal 5, adding gates and opportunity for the airline to add flights, destinations and partner airline connections.
  • The new terminal will be developed in two phases, with the first new gates opening in 2026 and construction completion in 2028.

BNSF Railway Announces 2022 Economic Development Results

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today reported investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2022 that totaled more than $1.6 billion.

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  • BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today reported investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2022 that totaled more than $1.6 billion.
  • As a result of customer investments, BNSF projects supported the creation of more than 3,200 new jobs in local communities.
  • This marks the 12th consecutive year that BNSF customers and local economic development organizations have invested more than $1 billion in a calendar year for new or expanded facilities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230214005421/en/
    Northwest Seaport Alliance at Terminal 5 in Seattle, Washington (Photo: Business Wire)
    “At BNSF, we listen to our customers to create customizable rail development solutions that can be big or small in scope,” said Chris Danos, assistant vice president, economic development.

JFK’S $4.2 Billion New International Terminal 6 Development Project Reaches Financial Close

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Airport development and operating company, Vantage Airport Group (Vantage) and Corsair Infrastructure, the global infrastructure investment business of Corsair Capital (Corsair) and Vantage's shareholder, marked today the successful financial close of the $4.2 billion deal to develop a new international Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

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  • Airport development and operating company, Vantage Airport Group (Vantage) and Corsair Infrastructure, the global infrastructure investment business of Corsair Capital (Corsair) and Vantage's shareholder, marked today the successful financial close of the $4.2 billion deal to develop a new international Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
  • JFK Millennium Partners raised a total of $4.2 billion to fund the development of a new international terminal complex anchoring the north side of JFK, including $1.3 billion in equity.
  • As Corsairs strategic airport development and operating platform, Vantage is a seasoned airport investor, developer, and manager.
  • JFK Terminal 6 is Vantage and Corsairs second airport terminal development project in the New York market.

THE POINTS GUY AWARDS WILL HONOR EXCELLENCE IN TRAVEL, LOYALTY & CREDIT CARDS WITH LIVE SHOW IN NEW YORK CITY ON DECEMBER 7

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

The show will celebrate excellence in travel, loyalty and credit cards and honor heroes who serve as inspiration to travelers around the world.

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  • The show will celebrate excellence in travel, loyalty and credit cards and honor heroes who serve as inspiration to travelers around the world.
  • The evening will be sponsored by industry leaders including Expedia, Moderna, Capital One, Hilton, Wells Fargo and CLEAR.
  • Paulie continues to spread his message of hope in all the work he does, and The Points Guy is delighted to spotlight his inspiration.
  • Since 2018, The Points Guy has recognized the best in airlines, travel, credit cards, and loyalty programs through the annual TPG Awards.

ABM Announces Expanded Partnership at O’Hare

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Monday, August 1, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility services, today announced its latest partnership with the City of Chicago: a new five-year, $25 million annual custodial contract at OHare International Airport.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE: ABM), a leading provider of integrated facility services, today announced its latest partnership with the City of Chicago: a new five-year, $25 million annual custodial contract at OHare International Airport.
  • Through our existing partnership on Terminal 5, we are well-acquainted with OHares standards of care for airlines and travelers, who expect and deserve a clean and healthy experience.
  • At OHare alone, ABM will partner with seven Chicago-based, minority and women-owned subcontractors.
  • ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the worlds largest providers of integrated facility services.

Diageo Global Travel launch Lounge 0.0%, a brand-new immersive passenger activation from Tanqueray 0.0% at Heathrow Terminal 5

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Friday, June 24, 2022

LONDON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passengers flying out of Heathrow Terminal 5 this summer can check in at Lounge 0.0%, a brand-new immersive passenger activation from Tanqueray 0.0% - the new alcohol-free spirit alternative now available in travel retail.

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  • LONDON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Passengers flying out of Heathrow Terminal 5 this summer can check in at Lounge 0.0%, a brand-new immersive passenger activation from Tanqueray 0.0% - the new alcohol-free spirit alternative now available in travel retail.
  • Dafydd Pugh Williams, Marketing and Innovation Director, at Diageo Global Travelsaid, "We're delighted to welcome passengers to Lounge 0.0%.
  • At Diageo, we want to change the way the world interacts with alcohol for the better by celebrating moderation.
  • The launch of Tanqueray 0.0% in travel retail was announced by Diageo Global Travel in October 2021, providing travellers with a new alcohol-free alternative in duty-free.

STUNNING NEW LUXURY POP-UP FOR JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL

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Friday, June 17, 2022

Passengers are invited to embark on their journey in style and experience the luxury world of Johnnie Walker Blue Label in a striking new experiential hub located in departures of key airports including Heathrow, Terminal 5.

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  • Passengers are invited to embark on their journey in style and experience the luxury world of Johnnie Walker Blue Label in a striking new experiential hub located in departures of key airports including Heathrow, Terminal 5.
  • We are thrilled to start the roll-out of this new concept for Johnnie Walker Blue Label at Heathrow's Terminal 5.
  • "The luxury consumer base in the travel retail industry is a key growth driver for the channel so we're delighted to bring a luxury icon such as Johnnie Walker Blue Label to the table.
  • Today's range of award-winning whiskies includes Johnnie Walker Red Label, Black Label, Double Black, Green Label, Gold Label Reserve, Aged 18 Years, and Blue Label.

MJ Unpacked Announces Las Vegas Show This Fall and Partnership with Clio Cannabis Awards

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MJ Unpacked, the first cannabis CPG trade event designed to both drive commerce and integrate access to capital, has announced its return to Las Vegas on September 28-30, 2022 at the MGM Grand. Additionally, MJ Unpacked Las Vegas is partnering with Clio to host the Clio Cannabis Awards show on September 29.

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  • Additionally, MJ Unpacked Las Vegas is partnering with Clio to host the Clio Cannabis Awards show on September 29.
  • Like the New York City event, MJ Unpacked Las Vegas will offer exclusive networking and investment opportunities as well as hundreds of THC CPG brand displays.
  • In partnership with Clio, the premier international awards competition for creative business, MJ Unpacked Las Vegas will host the Clio Cannabis Awards at the MGM Grand on September 29.
  • "The Clio Cannabis Awards celebrate the boundary-pushing creators at the forefront of the ever-evolving cannabis industry," said Michael Kauffman, executive director of Clio Cannabis.