Four years post-pandemic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports improvements in Global Entry application processing times, despite facing an unprecedented surge in demand. The agency acknowledges that while progress has been made, the current wait times—ranging from four to six months—are still not ideal.
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Urgent Search Underway for Missing Cruise Passenger in Cozumel
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An extensive search operation is currently underway for Edmond Bradley Solomon, a 66-year-old cruise passenger who went missing during a stop in Cozumel, Mexico. Solomon, who was traveling on Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas, disembarked in Cozumel on April 3, 2024, and failed to return before the ship's departure. Given Solomon's diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, which affects communication and complex cognitive functions, the urgency to locate him is particularly high.
Boeing Compensates Alaska Airlines $160 Million for 737 Max Incident
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Boeing has agreed to pay $160 million in compensation to Alaska Airlines for a significant incident that occurred on January 5, involving an exit plug blowout on a flight departing from Portland, Oregon. This compensation amount mirrors the pre-tax profit losses reported by Alaska Airlines due to the incident and the subsequent three-week grounding of its fleet of 65 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft.
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Tulum's New Airport Elevates Accessibility to Luxury Resorts
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The recent opening of a new airport in Tulum, Mexico, has transformed the travel landscape for this coveted destination, making it more accessible than ever. Previously, visitors had to endure a roughly two-hour drive from Cancun to reach the serene beaches and lush landscapes of Tulum. Now, with direct flights into Tulum, the journey for bachelorette parties, family vacations, honeymooners, and all types of travelers is significantly streamlined.
Philippine Airlines to Launch Direct Flights from Seattle to Manila
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Philippine Airlines is set to expand its U.S. network by adding Seattle as its sixth gateway, with direct flights to Manila commencing on October 2. This new service will mark the airline as the sole operator on the Seattle-Philippines route, utilizing a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft equipped with both business and economy cabins.
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