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Report: Fliers Happier With Air Travel Experiences in 2016

Associations Now

The airline industry is hoping to put its bad reputation among consumers behind it—and, according to a new report, consumers are buying in. The report, which can be viewed here [PDF], added that many fliers were looking for a combination of low prices, painless schedules, and high comfort with their flights.

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Daily Buzz: GoFundMe Launches Fundraising Platform for Nonprofits

Associations Now

GoFundMe Charity also includes features for data reporting, integration with CRM tools like Salesforce and Mailchimp, and ticketing capabilities for events. American, United, and Alaska Airlines are all removing screens from most of their medium-range aircraft. There are numerous factors driving the change.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 5.29.20

Reid All About it

It covers virtual event strategy and technology, including a list of platforms for different purposes. Check out the midnight sun and aurora borealis, paddling down the Chena River, or dog mushing in these 360-view videos from Fairbanks, Alaska. Lacy Packard, MPM, Director of Information Technology, The American Association of Justice.

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Here Come the Drones: Industry Groups Talk Up FAA’s Unmanned Device Tests

Associations Now

More details: In designating the first UAS test sites in these states, the FAA has taken an important step toward recognizing the incredible economic and job creation potential this technology brings. The FAA chose locations for their infrastructure, climate, and geographic diversity, as well as experience in aviation work.

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Airlines, Private Companies Take Stab at Getting Around TSA’s Lines

Associations Now

Alaska Airlines has used CLEAR’s biometrics technology for boarding passes, for example. A Bloomberg report highlighted the frustration of some passengers, who believe the approach is unfair. CLEAR’s approach, which uses biometrics, is seen as a way to speed things up beyond the security lines themselves.

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TSA’s Fee Changes Are Causing Headaches

Associations Now

Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, came after A4A and the Travel Technology Association had repeatedly asked TSA to delay the fee changes so that they could ensure proper implementation. such as Hawaii and Alaska, along with those entering from foreign countries.

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Association Brain Food: 4.15.22

Reid All About it

Please share this survey with your IT team and your technology consultants and partners. She also describes how data and technology can make conference and meeting participation more equitable. A weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events.