News for Jetsetters

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing American Airlines flight attendants, has requested to be released from further bargaining obligations with the airline. This move could lead to a strike if the National Mediation Board grants the request, initiating a 30-day cooling-down period as per the Railway Labor Act, which governs labor relations in the airline industry.

United Airlines has announced a significant investment of over $1.9 billion in its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport's Terminal B. This investment is complemented by an additional $624 million from the Houston Airport System. The extensive renovation plan for Terminal B includes the construction of 40 new gates for both domestic and international flights, enhanced curbside and roadway facilities, an expanded ticketing lobby, and a more efficient security area.

Reykjavik, Iceland - The Blue Lagoon, one of Iceland's most renowned geothermal spas, has temporarily closed its doors following a series of approximately 1,400 earthquakes within 24 hours on the Reykjanes peninsula. This seismic activity has raised concerns about a potential volcanic eruption in the area.

Iceland has declared a state of emergency following a series of potent earthquakes that have struck the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, heightening the probability of a volcanic eruption in the area. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management issued a statement citing the intense seismic activity at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik, as the reason for the emergency declaration.

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