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Scholastic Closes Highly Accretive Sale-Leaseback Transactions for New York City Headquarters and Jefferson City Distribution Center
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
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Scholastic Closes Highly Accretive Sale-Leaseback Transactions for New York City Headquarters and Jefferson City Distribution Center
Transactions Generate $401 Million in Estimated Net Proceeds
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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced sale-leaseback transactions for its headquarters location in New York City ("555-557 Broadway") and
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
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Scholastic Closes Highly Accretive Sale-Leaseback Transactions for New York City Headquarters and Jefferson City Distribution Center
Transactions Generate $401 Million in Estimated Net Proceeds
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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced sale-leaseback transactions for its headquarters location in New York City ("555-557 Broadway") andits primary distribution facility in Jefferson City, Missouri ("Jefferson City").
The transactions generated $481 million in total proceeds. Net of taxes, fees and other transaction related expense, the Company estimates net proceeds to be $401 million, which will be used in accordance with its capital allocation priorities, including share repurchases.
Iole Lucchese, Chair of the Board of Directors, said, "This successful outcome reflects the Board's disciplined oversight and thoughtful approach to capital allocation. Unlocking value from non-operating assets in this manner positions Scholastic to accelerate its commitment to sustained value creation for shareholders, driving long-term growth and returning capital."
Peter Warwick, President and Chief Executive Officer, added, "These transactions mark an important milestone for Scholastic, both generating significant liquidity and reducing our operating footprint. We have meaningfully increased our ability to deploy capital in support of shareholder returns and long-term value creation, while continuing our progress improving operational efficiencies."
As previously disclosed, Scholastic sold 555-557 Broadway to a subsidiary of Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. and the Jefferson City distribution center to funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group.
The Company will provide additional details on the benefit of the transactions during its earnings conference call scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET today, December 18, 2025.
Advisors
Newmark Group, Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to Scholastic Corporation on both sale-leaseback transactions. Hogan Lovells served as legal counsel, and Gagnier Communications served as strategic communications advisor to Scholastic Corporation on the transactions.
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About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are - at school, at home and in their communities - by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.
Forward Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "potential", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", "believes", or "projects", or the negatives thereof or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "will", "should", "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative of these terms or comparable terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including those that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance, are not historical facts and constitute forward-looking statements involving estimates, assumptions and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect Scholastic's current views and intentions in respect to future events, arrived at based on current information available to Scholastic, and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions as referred to above. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements to vary from those referred to herein should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, including those risk factors discussed or referred to in Scholastic's disclosure documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, including Scholastic's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
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Original text here: https://www.scholastic.com/newsroom/all-news/press-release/scholastic-closes-highly-accretive-sale-leaseback-transactions-f.html
[Category: BizMedia]
Now Boarding: Alaska Airlines Debuts New Premium Class Snack Basket
SEATTLE, Dec. 20 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release:
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Now boarding: Alaska Airlines debuts new Premium Class Snack Basket
Summary
* We're introducing a complimentary Premium Class Snack Basket on select long-haul flights, featuring a curated selection of sweet and savory options, available now.
* This new offering enhances the Premium Class experience and complements our industry-leading pre-order program for fresh, chef-crafted meals across cabins.
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Alaska Airlines is giving guests something new to savor at cruising altitude with
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SEATTLE, Dec. 20 -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release:
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Now boarding: Alaska Airlines debuts new Premium Class Snack Basket
Summary
* We're introducing a complimentary Premium Class Snack Basket on select long-haul flights, featuring a curated selection of sweet and savory options, available now.
* This new offering enhances the Premium Class experience and complements our industry-leading pre-order program for fresh, chef-crafted meals across cabins.
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Alaska Airlines is giving guests something new to savor at cruising altitude withthe debut of our Premium Class Snack Basket, now rolling out on select long-haul flights across our network.
The Premium Class Snack Basket, complimentary for Premium Class guests, is the latest example of our commitment to making every mile matter -- pairing signature hospitality with elevated food and beverage offerings on most flights over 2,100 miles. Starting today, Premium Class guests can choose up to two complimentary snacks from our curated Premium Class Snack Basket, available on select flights.
Hand-selected with care and curated from beloved West Coast brands, our new Premium Class Snack Basket offers an intentional mix of sweet and savory favorites. Guests can indulge in Thinsters Chocolate Chip Cookies and Jackson's Avocado Oil Sea Salt Potato Chips or opt for a lighter snack such as Hippeas Groovy White Cheddar Puffs, Honey Roasted Wonderful Pistachios from Los Angeles, California and vegan-friendly Soley Organic Fruit Gummies from San Diego.
The Premium Class Snack Basket offers a rotating lineup of high-quality snacks that balances indulgent treats with feel-good favorites. Selections will evolve seasonally, keeping the experience fresh for both frequent flyers and first-time guests.
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"Our Premium Class experience is already among the best in the industry and starting today, we're making it even better with a thoughtful, delicious touch. We designed our new snack basket with our guests in mind as another way to say thank you for choosing Alaska, and to help create a memorable experience before they even reach their destination."
- Todd Traynor-Corey, Vice President of guest experience & products, Alaska Airlines
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Alaska's industry-leading pre-order program offers more inflight dining options than any other U.S., delivering a premium dining experience no matter where our guests sit. Guests in First Class enjoy complimentary chef-curated meals, while those in Premium Class and Main Cabin can savor fresh, chef-crafted meals by pre-order through their Alaska Airlines app. Pre-orders are available up to 14 days in advance and until roughly 20 hours before takeoff, including at least one hot meal option on flights over 1,100/* miles, and feature favorites like the Signature Fruit & Cheese Platter.
*/ Certain meal options may not be available on some flights, including redeye flights or where catering is not available
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Original text here: https://news.alaskaair.com/guest-experience/alaska-airlines-debuts-premium-class-snack-basket/
[Category: BizAerospace]
Littler: Policy Week in Review - December 19, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - December 19, 2025
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald and Maury Baskin
NLRB Regains a Quorum, but Few Quick Changes Expected
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed three nominees to the National Labor Relations Board. The nominees included James Murphy, who will
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Policy Week in Review - December 19, 2025
Congressional and Administrative News
At a Glance
The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters.
By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald and Maury Baskin
NLRB Regains a Quorum, but Few Quick Changes Expected
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed three nominees to the National Labor Relations Board. The nominees included James Murphy, who willnow serve as Board chair, Scott Mayer, who will serve as a Board member, and Crystal Carey, who will serve as general counsel. Carey's confirmation gives the Board a leader to oversee enforcement. And Murphy's and Mayer's confirmations restore the Board's statutory quorum, allowing it to resume (more or less) normal operations. Read Littler's analysis here.
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Congress Considers Laws to Strengthen Union-Member Rights
The House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing titled, "Ensuring Union Leaders Represent Members, Not Agendas," to consider a package of bills to better protect union members. The bills would amend title I of the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, also known as the "Union Member's Bill of Rights." Among other things, the bills would give members a right to vote for union officers by secret-ballot election, approve strikes or collective-bargaining agreements by the same process, and receive regular copies of their unions' bylaws, constitution, and existing agreements. Another bill would require unions to poll their members and disclose the results before endorsing a candidate for U.S. president.
Littler WPI's Co-Chair Alex MacDonald provided testimony, analyzing the political views of union members and the political decisions of union leadership as divergent trends. MacDonald stated, "In recent years, unions have been speaking in ways that employees don't like. Most employees say they want their unions to focus on workplace issues. But more and more, unions are instead focusing on politics. They are engaging in partisan debates and endorsing political candidates that do not match the views of their members. And if they keep doing that, they could erode the most important assumption of labor law: that unions work best when they do what their members want them to do."
Additionally, the subcommittee heard testimony from a union member and union advocates. The full hearing can be seen here (https://www.youtube.com/live/5BI3s3KqFgM).
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ICYMI: President Signs Executive Order to Limit State Regulation of Artificial Intelligence
On December 11, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order purporting to limit the ability of states to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The order's stated purpose is to ensure that American AI companies are "free to innovate without cumbersome regulation" and to "remove barriers to American AI leadership." The order cites the proliferation of AI legislative proposals in state legislatures as undermining that goal (although it bears note that few if any of these proposals have or are likely to become law). Read Littler's analysis here.
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Determining Work Authorization for Employers on TPS and Humanitarian Parole
The Trump administration has enacted significant policy changes impacting individuals authorized to work under various immigration programs, including Temporary Protected Status, humanitarian parole and the CHNV programs. We created a chart intended to assist employers in determining the work authorization status of employees who have presented an Employment Authorization Document issued by the Department of Homeland Security under one of these programs. This chart has been updated to note developments concerning Ethiopia. Read Littler's analysis here.
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Much Ado About OSHA Interpretation Letters
The DOL's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a news release on December 10, 2025, calling attention to seven letters of interpretation--addressing topics from COVID-19 to confined space--intended "to ensure the consistent and transparent application of federal workplace safety and health standards." Read Littler's analysis here.
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Wait, Is Marijuana Legal? How Trump's Executive Order on Marijuana May Impact the Workplace
Just in time for the holidays, President Trump has issued an executive order that will be beloved by the budding marijuana industry: a directive to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to begin the process of "rescheduling" marijuana so that it will be available for medical research and medicinal use. What does this mean for employers? Read Littler's analysis here (https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/wait-marijuana-legal-how-trumps-executive-order-marijuana-may-impact-workplace).
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/policy-week-review-december-19-2025
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Littler Issues Commentary: NLRB Regains a Quorum, But Few Quick Changes Expected
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Dec. 19, 2025:
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NLRB Regains a Quorum, but Few Quick Changes Expected
By Alex MacDonald
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed three nominees to the National Labor Relations Board. The nominees included James Murphy, who will now serve as Board chair, Scott Mayer, who will serve as a Board member, and Crystal Carey, who will serve as general counsel. Carey's confirmation gives the Board a leader to oversee enforcement. And Murphy's and Mayer's confirmations restore the Board's statutory
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Dec. 19, 2025:
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NLRB Regains a Quorum, but Few Quick Changes Expected
By Alex MacDonald
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed three nominees to the National Labor Relations Board. The nominees included James Murphy, who will now serve as Board chair, Scott Mayer, who will serve as a Board member, and Crystal Carey, who will serve as general counsel. Carey's confirmation gives the Board a leader to oversee enforcement. And Murphy's and Mayer's confirmations restore the Board's statutoryquorum, allowing it to resume (more or less) normal operations.
By statute, the Board has five members and a general counsel. All six officials are principal officers, meaning they are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Since January 2025, all but two of the positions have been vacant. In the fall of 2024, the Senate failed to confirm two nominees for vacant Board seats, leaving the Board with only three members. Then, after taking office in January, President Trump fired then-Board Member Gwynn Wilcox and then-General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo. Though Wilcox sued to get her job back, her termination was ultimately upheld by a federal court of appeals. The U.S. Supreme Court also signaled (albeit in a preliminary order) that the termination was proper.
Since then, the general counsel's functions have been performed by an acting official, William Cowen. But the Board itself has been largely unable to function. By law, the Board can act only when it has at least three confirmed members. After Wilcox's firing, it had only two. And more recently, it fell to one, when the term of then-Member Marvin Kaplan expired. Without three members, the Board was unable to handle its ordinary work, such as resolving objections to elections and deciding unfair-labor-practice cases. Its work had largely stalled.
The new confirmations mostly restore the Board to full operations. With three members, the Board will be able to resume deciding election objections and unfair-labor-practice cases on exceptions from the agency's administrative law judges. It will also be able to supervise certain decisions about litigation (such as approving requests by the general counsel to seek certain injunctions in court). It may even be able to restart its rulemaking agenda, potentially exploring new regulations on topics like worker classification, representation procedures, and campaign speech.
The jury is out on whether this Board will overrule Biden-era precedent. By custom, the Board overturns a prior decision only with a three-member majority. In the near term, the Board will have two members appointed by a Republican president and one member, David Prouty, appointed by a Democratic one. These members are unlikely to agree on which decisions to revisit or overturn. The Board's internal doctrine may therefore remain frozen until more nominees are announced and confirmed.
In the meantime, any change to the law likely will have to come from the courts of appeals. During the prior administration, the Board handed down a number of controversial decisions, including decisions on employer speech, remedies, and bargaining orders. These decisions have been challenged and are now working their way through litigation. Courts have already started to weigh in, and others are expected to do so soon. In the immediate term, it will be courts, not the Board, that decide where labor law goes.
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Alexander T. MacDonald, Shareholder
Washington, D.C.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/nlrb-regains-quorum-few-quick-changes-expected
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Littler Issues Commentary: Canada - Ontario's New Administrative Monetary Penalty System Under the OHSA
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Dec. 19, 2025:
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Canada: Ontario's New Administrative Monetary Penalty System Under the OHSA
By Matthew Badrov, Micah Fysh and Nikki Banwait
Effective January 1, 2026, Ontario introduces a major enforcement change under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA): the Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) regime. This new system, created by Part IX.1 of the OHSA and detailed in Ontario Regulation 365/25, gives inspectors the power to impose financial penalties for non-compliance--without going
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 20 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Dec. 19, 2025:
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Canada: Ontario's New Administrative Monetary Penalty System Under the OHSA
By Matthew Badrov, Micah Fysh and Nikki Banwait
Effective January 1, 2026, Ontario introduces a major enforcement change under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA): the Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) regime. This new system, created by Part IX.1 of the OHSA and detailed in Ontario Regulation 365/25, gives inspectors the power to impose financial penalties for non-compliance--without goingto court.
Overview of the AMP System
Under section 69.1 of the OHSA, inspectors may issue an AMP when they find that a person has contravened or failed to comply with:
* A provision of the OHSA or its regulations,
* An order or requirement of an Inspector or Director, or
* An order of the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
The stated purpose of AMPs is to promote compliance, not punish. Significantly, an employer that pays an AMP cannot be charged with an offence for the same contravention.
Notice Requirements
An AMP is issued through a Notice of Administrative Penalty ("Notice"). A Notice must be issued within one year from when the Inspector learned of the contravention.
To be valid, the Notice must include:
* The nature of the contravention
* The amount of the penalty
* The name of the person or company
* The date and time by which payment must be made
* The amount payable and how to pay
* The right to request a review of the AMP
A Notice will be considered properly served if it is delivered personally, sent by mail or sent by another method with proof of receipt.
Review of an AMP
An employer has 15 days from receipt of the Notice to file an application for review of the AMP with the Ontario Labour Relations Board ("Board"). The Board's decision is then final and binding, subject only to judicial review.
Penalties and Enforcement
Penalties are expected to vary by contravention. Currently, the regulation applies only to certain public sector procurement-related violations, for which the penalty is the lesser of $100,000 or 10% of the procurement contract value. It is likely that additional penalty amounts will be established soon.
If the AMP relates to an Inspector's order, payment is due within 30 days after the appeal period ends or 30 days after the Board's decision. Otherwise, it must be paid 45 days after service or, if there has been a review requested, 30 days after the Board's decision.
If an employer does not pay the AMP, the Notice can be filed with the Superior Court of Justice and enforced like a court order.
Publication
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development may publish, online or otherwise, the names of any person or business issued an AMP, the nature of the contravention and the penalty amount.
Key Takeaways
The AMP regime represents a fundamental change in Ontario's occupational health and safety enforcement. Inspectors will have the power to impose penalties on the spot for non-compliance with the OHSA and its regulations. Further, AMP details may be published online, creating the potential for reputational risk for organizations and individuals.
To prepare for this new shift, employers may want to:
* Strengthen Compliance Programs: Review and update health and safety policies, training, and monitoring systems to minimize exposure.
* Document Due Diligence: Maintain thorough records of inspections, training, and corrective actions as these can influence penalty assessments and reviews.
* Develop Response Protocols: Establish internal procedures for handling AMP notices, including timelines for payment and review applications.
* Act Quickly on Reviews: The review process is time-sensitive (15 days to apply) and decisions are final, subject to judicial review. Employers are well-advised to ensure that AMPs are escalated quickly when received so that an appeal can be filed on time.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/canada-ontarios-new-administrative-monetary-penalty-system-under-ohsa
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Delta One Check-In Expands Across Hubs
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 20 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news:
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Delta One Check-In expands across hubs
Delta One Check-Ins, an exclusive space to check in for your flight, drop bags and relax, are now available at every U.S. hub offering Delta One service just in time for holiday travel.
Imagine stepping into the airport and immediately being enveloped in an atmosphere rich with calm and care. That's the experience Delta has created with the expansion of Delta One Check-In--an exclusive space to check in for your flight, drop bags and relax--available at every U.S. hub offering
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 20 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news:
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Delta One Check-In expands across hubs
Delta One Check-Ins, an exclusive space to check in for your flight, drop bags and relax, are now available at every U.S. hub offering Delta One service just in time for holiday travel.
Imagine stepping into the airport and immediately being enveloped in an atmosphere rich with calm and care. That's the experience Delta has created with the expansion of Delta One Check-In--an exclusive space to check in for your flight, drop bags and relax--available at every U.S. hub offeringDelta One service just in time for holiday travel. These elevated spaces complement the Delta One experience in the air with premium design and high-touch service as you make your way to check-in and go through security.
"Delta One Check-In sets the tone for each one of our Delta One customers to begin experiencing their elevated journey from the moment they arrive at the airport," said Greg Forbes, managing director of airport experience. "It builds on the efficiency and consistency with a welcoming, calm environment that reflects Delta's signature care and hospitality."
Dedicated Delta One Check-In areas are now available at
Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Detroit (DTW), Los Angeles (LAX), Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), New York-JFK (JFK), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Seattle (SEA).
JFK and LAX also offer private Delta One security that leads directly to each respective Delta One Lounge. Both BOS and SEA have Delta One Lounges, with lounges planned for the remaining hubs in the coming years.
While each space differs in size and layout, every Delta One Check-In offers:
* Personalized assistance from Premium Service ambassadors
* Expedited check-in and bag drop
* Comfortable seating and a quiet, relaxed atmosphere
* Refreshing light bites and beverages
Elevating the journey, from curb to cloud
Delta is continuing to elevate the travel experience with a seamless journey from end to end. Every touchpoint is designed to deliver consistency, care and attention to detail--hallmarks of Delta's commitment to providing and delivering a premium experience for each of our customers. Digital innovations designed to make travel touchpoints feel effortless, paired with the care and knowledge of Delta people, create an airport journey that prioritizes ease and gives customers back what matters most: time.
Where to find Delta One Check-In and how to access
* ATL - International Terminal, inside Door 2
* BOS - Terminal E, level 2 departures, inside Door E205
* DTW - McNamara Terminal, departures level, enter Door 4; Delta One sliding doors left of TSA and CLEAR
* JFK - Terminal 4, departures level, Door B, steps from curb
* LAX - Terminal 3, lower arrivals level near pillars 3F and 3G
* MSP - across road from terminal entrance, accessible via "Flex Lane" for departures, Door 8
* SEA - Main Terminal, ground floor near departures drop off, Door 13
* SLC - Main Terminal, level 1 / arrivals, enter Door L2; adjacent to TSA screening
Delta One Check-In is available to any same day departing Delta One ticketed customer or customer flying business class on select Delta partners, as well as Delta 360 Members.
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Original text here: https://news.delta.com/delta-one-check-expands-across-hubs
[Category: BizTravel]
AEP Texas Foundation Awards $75,000 for Youth Art Education in Port Aransas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. 20 -- AEP Texas, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, issued the following news release:
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AEP Texas Foundation Awards $75,000 for Youth Art Education in Port Aransas
The AEP Texas Foundation has awarded a $75,000 grant to the Port Aransas Art Center to fund Creative Horizons: A Young Artists Initiative, a two-year arts education program for teenagers ages 14-18. The program incorporates hands-on workshops, participation in Art Center classes, mentorship from teaching artists, opportunities to exhibit work, and structured volunteer experiences designed to
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Dec. 20 -- AEP Texas, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, issued the following news release:
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AEP Texas Foundation Awards $75,000 for Youth Art Education in Port Aransas
The AEP Texas Foundation has awarded a $75,000 grant to the Port Aransas Art Center to fund Creative Horizons: A Young Artists Initiative, a two-year arts education program for teenagers ages 14-18. The program incorporates hands-on workshops, participation in Art Center classes, mentorship from teaching artists, opportunities to exhibit work, and structured volunteer experiences designed tointroduce students to arts administration and community engagement.
Creative Horizons develops technical skills, creative confidence, and a deep understanding of how an arts organization operates, according to Port Aransas Art Center President John Morris.
"This investment from the AEP Texas Foundation allows us to open doors for young people who are eager to explore their creativity," Morris said. "Creative Horizons will not only help students build artistic skills but also give them a meaningful look into how the arts strengthen and sustain a community."
The AEP Texas Foundation focuses on programs that improve lives through education; provide basic human services; facilitate change and equity to strengthen communities; and enrich life through art, music and cultural heritage.
Judith E. Talavera, AEP Texas president and COO, believes this grant will have a lasting impact and instill an artistic foundation in the youth who participate in the program.
"The AEP Texas Foundation believes that investing in youth education is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen communities," Talavera said. "This program will foster a culture of creativity and curiosity for students in the Coastal Bend."
Talavera adds that for decades, AEP Texas has enjoyed a rich history of supporting the arts across the company's service territory, building brighter futures for the communities it serves.
The AEP Texas Foundation awards charitable grants within communities served by AEP Texas, an operating subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP). The AEP Texas Foundation, along with the rest of the American Electric Power Foundation, is funded by AEP and its operating subsidiaries solely through shareholder dollars.
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Original text here: https://www.aeptexas.com/company/news/view?releaseID=10636
[Category: BizEnergy]
