In This Edition… Air carriers adjust operations due to extreme heat, flight service updates, Air Canada expands in-flight menu and entertainment, Delta revamping small-business loyalty program, United obtains new seats with charging stations, Canada’s new digital Nomad Visa, potential for Amtrak service disruptions, and much more!
Dans cette édition... Les transporteurs aériens réorganisent leurs activités suite aux températures caniculaires, des mises à jour sur les services de vol, Air Canada élargit son menu et ses divertissements à bord, Delta réorganise son programme de fidélité pour les petites entreprises, United propose de nouveaux sièges équipés de stations de recharge, le Canada lance un nouveau visa pour les nomades numériques, des risques d’interruption de service chez Amtrak, et bien plus encore!
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