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.
New Quality-Control Issue Identified in Boeing 737 Max Aircraft
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Boeing is facing another setback with its 737 Max aircraft, as a new quality-control issue has been identified, leading to a delay in the delivery of approximately 50 planes. Stan Deal, head of Boeing's commercial airplanes division, revealed in a staff memo that a supplier notified the company about a discrepancy in the drilling of two holes in the bodies of some 737 Max planes. The issue, while not an immediate flight-safety concern, requires rework on about 50 undelivered airplanes.
Hawaiian Airlines Introduces Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Key Routes
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Hawaiian Airlines is gearing up to debut its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on routes to San Francisco and Los Angeles come next spring.
These state-of-the-art 787-9 aircraft will showcase a revamped cabin interior, with a highlight being the business-class suites.
Frontier Airlines Introduces $299 All-You-Can-Fly Pass
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Frontier Airlines has announced a new version of its GoWild! Pass, offering unlimited flights for a fixed price. The pass, priced at $299 for the upcoming fall and winter travel seasons, is the latest in a series of all-you-can-fly passes the airline has offered since its introduction last year.
TSA Leaps into Digital Future with Mobile ID Verification at 25 U.S. Airports
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Get ready to swap paper for pixels, jetsetters, as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is taking a bold step into the digital future! Thanks to a fresh collaboration with the State of Maryland and Google, TSA now accepts Maryland-issued mobile driver's licenses and ID cards via Google Wallet on Android mobile devices at select airport security checkpoints.
Hello, Texas! Avelo Airlines Launches Nonstop Flights from Brownsville to L.A. and Orlando
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Buckle up, Texas! Avelo Airlines is rolling out the red carpet for the Lone Star State, launching nonstop service between Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) and Los Angeles and Orlando. The Houston-based airline, making its Texas debut, is the only carrier offering nonstop flights to these destinations from South Texas.