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Samsara Luggage Expands D2C with Launch of Sarah & Sam Fashion and Lifestyle Collection

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Samsara Luggage (OTC: SAML) has entered the fashion market with the launch of Sarah & Sam, a fashion and lifestyle collection that reimagines timeless pieces using architectural inspired designs and steampunk influenced chic. Prompted by the travel limitations due to the coronavirus pandemic, Samsara Luggage incorporated Samsara Direct into its business model. Samsara Direct leverages the company’s established digital assets and manufacturing and fulfillment supply chain capabilities to offer additional consumer products that respond to the changing needs of the market.

«I am thrilled to share this first expansion initiative since the launch of Samsara Direct,» says Atara Dzikowski, Co-founder & CEO, Samsara Luggage. «While this launch has been in progress for many months, it comes at a pivotal time in our culture. Design has always been the core of Samsara’s DNA and now we are able to offer products that highlight our style in a new international fashion collection that’s suitable for the current times, but also packs easily for when we are cleared to travel again.»

Sarah & Sam compliments Samsara’s stand-out style with a matching color-block of black and white with flickers of yellow. This new fall collection includes asymmetrical hemlines on shirts and coats, artistic tailoring and accessories that transcend the basics for a modern edit.

About Sarah & Sam:

Sarah & Sam is a curation of fashion and lifestyle items inspired by complexity, exploring geometric shapes, asymmetrical hemlines and a structural design that embodies modernity. The brand celebrates change and differentiation with unique collections that make an impactful statement. Each piece is made to create confidence within and inspire the wearer to think outside of the box. Sarah & Sam’s fall collection lets you dial it up or tone it down, with classic pieces that are mixed with more eclectic designs. The fashion and lifestyle brand is an extension of Samsara Luggage, a known innovator in the travel and tech industries.

About Samsara Luggage:

Samsara Luggage, Inc. (OTC: SAML) is a global smart luggage and smart travel brand with a deep belief in creating a world where travel isn’t a hassle, but rather an effortless experience. By combining smart features, including IoT technology, innovative design and quality materials, Samsara is dedicated to transforming the travel industry with its products. Samsara Luggage unveiled its Next Generation smart carry-on at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The Next Generation is the first to market a Wi-Fi Hotspot technology for travelers to access a secured network globally.

Samsara Luggage recently also launched its newest product, the Nano Bag, an overnight travel bag treated with a layer of bacteriostatic Nano protection that prevents colonies of bacteria from developing on the fabric. This new addition to Samsara’s product line provides a barrier that repels contaminants to keep that bag and its contents hygienic and clean. With the Nano-Bag’s smart material, travelers stay protected while exposed to high-traffic areas.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Samsara Luggage launched Essentials by Samsara, a safety kit containing protective products that are currently in high demand. Each kit contains a reusable mask with filter, sanitizing gel, four sanitizing pads and three pairs of disposable gloves. The Essentials by Samsara safety kit as a shared solution relevant for the current Coronavirus pandemic and even post-COVID as travelers continue to take precautions.

For more information visit www.samsaraluggage.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including, without limitation, the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the company’s success in obtaining new customers; the company’s ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; the company’s success in integrating acquired entities and assets, and all the risks and related information described from time to time in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission («SEC»), including the financial statements and related information contained in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and interim Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

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Storylines Answers How Do We Cruise Now?

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With every destination on the planet having experienced travel restrictions this year, the global cruise industry is amongst the hardest hit travel-sectors.

Currently, there are a small number of cruises in regions such as the Mediterranean and the Baltic Sea are attempting new interim solutions such as creating «cruise bubbles«. Said bubbles operate at 50 to 70% occupancy, with onboard social distancing practices and shore discovery available only on guided tours booked directly with the cruise itself.

This has already led to the Italian ship MSC Grandiosa denying a family re-embarkation after they left the guided tour in Naples, in breach of their Covid-19 protocols.

What follows is a likely road map as we look ahead.

During the next year, cruise travel can be expected to move from crowded, city excursions to offering the experience of connecting to nature and wildlife, as well as more niche expeditions to previously unexplored regions and uninhabited islands.

From 2022 and onwards, the impact from Covid-19 should lessen as a result of improved protocols, testing, and health infrastructure along with transmission decreases due to a gradual build-up of immunity from recovered patients and potential vaccines.

Three years out, in 2023, Covid-19 may still be around but is more likely to be isolated to regions or specific countries.

Heading into 2024 and onwards, many experts agree most interim solutions are likely no longer to be necessary, however, cruises may learn to prefer more niche experiences than rushed city tours prevalent in the industry before now.

An innovative company, Storylines, (www.storylines.com ), is preparing for such a future of luxury travel in creating a safe environment to live and cruise, using every technology, and protocol available now and those developed in next three years haven for its residents as a crucial feature of the company’s forward-thinking concept. Storylines CEO Alister Punton says, «With a little forethought, innovation, and smartly implemented protocols, our lifestyle won’t be limited to locked down cities or wearing masks aboard.»

Storylines intends to address your health from every aspect, from sanitation, to nutrition, keeping you engaged, healthier, happier. From the sunshine’s Vitamin D, from the emotional engagement with the onboard community and cultural stimulation, Storylines aims to enable residents to live, healthier, happier lives.

To do so, Storylines’ Dr. Brian Martin leads a holistic medical approach with assistance from top environmental engineers and sustainability officers. In addition to the hospital facilities of a small city, Storylines has introduced industry-leading health protocols and advanced sanitation equipment, including HEPA air filtration, UV sanitization, and stay-clean surfaces throughout. Collectively these approaches are designed to protect residents in their floating home more than modern big-city life.

Storylines CEO Alister Punton says, «Storylines residents’ life aboard is similar to a gated community. High-risk activities such as buffets have been replaced with 20 unique restaurants, passenger density at just 40% of a typical cruise ship, and as a residential ship, there is little turnover of passengers and crew. That combined with total control over what goes on and off the ship, the threat of Covid-19 exposure is greatly minimized or eliminated – allowing for safe cruising amongst a healthy, active community.»

ABOUT STORYLINES

Storylines is selling apartments on a five-star, custom-built cruise ship. Allowing residents to discover the world by day, and sleep in their own beds at night. For more information, please visit, www.storylines.com.

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Hotels.com Is Letting You and Five Friends Host Friendsgiving on a Private Island

DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — 2020 has really made us cherish the little things, like hanging out with friends IRL. This holiday season, Hotels.com^® is giving your quaran-team something to be extra thankful for with the ultimate Friendsgiving upgrade.

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Imagine this: You and your five besties can escape to a vacation home bubble on «Friendsgiving Island» — an entirely private island off the coast of Florida — for a week of fun in the sun. Hotels.com is making it happen.

The seven-night stay (Nov. 14–21) is a much-deserved upgrade to your annual Friendsgiving festivities. On this private island sits a 3-bed, 2-bath, 5,000-square-foot vacation home with a veranda, boat dock, and helicopter launch pad (in case you own one of those). The stay comes equipped with a boat for your personal use throughout the week, kayaks and paddleboards. Your 2019 Friendsgiving could never.

Oh, and did we mention Hotels.com is taking care of Thanksgiving dinner? The reservation comes with a one-night private chef who will cook the ultimate Friendsgiving meal, so you can eat, drink and be thankful without having to worry about who will cook the turkey!

«We’ve been inspired by how people have adapted their travel plans throughout the pandemic, taking trips closer to home and staying at our vacation rental properties,» said Josh Belkin, vice president, global brand Hotels.com. «Spending time with family and friends over the holidays may look a little different this year, which is why Hotels.com is letting you reserve an entire private island to keep those yearly traditions like Friendsgiving.»

Reserving just one night on this private island would typically run you $1,400. Hotels.com is offering this seven-night stay for a mega-discounted rate of less than $50 per person a night for your group of 6!* It’s 2020. You deserve it!

You’re probably thinking … «Hotels.com has private islands?!» The answer is YES, and it doesn’t stop there! There are currently more than 250,000 vacation homes listed on Hotels.com, with hundreds of thousands more being added this year. From caves, apartments and cottages, to beach villas and woodland bungalows, no matter your needs, Hotels.com has you covered. Plus, your stay will also earn you stamps in your Hotels.com Rewards account, getting you closer to a reward night that can be redeemed on a future booking.

By now you probably have the group chat started and your credit card in hand. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. ET and visit Hotels.com/FriendsgivingIsland, because this experience is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about Friendsgiving Island, follow Hotels.com on Instagram and Twitter.

*Terms and conditions: Reservations are for seven nights, check in on Nov. 14 and check out Nov. 21, the individual making the reservation must be 21 years or older. Total cost of the seven-night stay is $2,000 + tax.

About Hotels.com® (or Hotels.com™) Hotels.com is the most rewarding way to book a place to stay. We really love travel and we know you do too. That’s why we make it really easy to book with us. With hundreds of thousands of places to stay around the world and 90 local websites in 41 languages, Hotels.com has it all. So, whether you’re looking for value in Vegas, treehouses in Thailand or villas with views, it’s all just a click away. And with our «Reward-winning» loyalty program you earn free* nights while you sleep…what could be better? Booking just got smarter too. With over 25 million real guest reviews and an app so easy to use that it’s been downloaded 70 million times, you can be sure to find the perfect place for you.
*Exclusions apply. Reward night worth average price of previous 10. Taxes/fees payable on each Reward Night redeemed. A $5 fee is charged on each Reward Night redeemed, unless redeemed on the app. See T&Cs https://www.hotels.com/customer_care/terms_conditions.html?pos=HCOM_US&locale=en_US
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Alaska Airlines partners with Surfline to bring back ‘Swell Deals’

SEATTLE, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — After the popularity of its first «Swell Deals» fare sale in 2019, Alaska Airlines’ data-driven deals are back, giving surfers everywhere one more reason to wish for bigger waves.

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Starting today, the airline is using dynamic ocean data to generate discounts for adventure seekers by partnering with global surf forecasting site Surfline. Based on the height of ocean waves in Hawaii and northern and southern California, Alaska will discount flights up to 30% off for travel to premier surfing destinations through Feb. 10, 2021. The bigger the waves, the bigger the discount.

«Our guests love the outdoors and staying active despite the pandemic, so we’re harnessing the power of data to support their passions – and make it even more affordable to visit top surfing spots for 2020,» said Natalie Bowman, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of brand and marketing communications. «Surfing is a sport that you can participate in safely and at a distance, so we believe this is the perfect sale to align with how and why people are traveling these days.»

Surfline will pull data from five different locations that monitor minute-by-minute forecasts around the Hawaiian Islands. The subregions for data tracking, recommended by Surfline as having the highest surf during this ticketing window, include: San Francisco; Oahu, North Shore; North Orange County, California; Oahu, South Shore; and Santa Cruz, California.

For flights booked between Oct. 20 and Oct. 23, for travel starting on Oct. 20, Alaska will discount fares based on the following max swell heights tracked by Surfline:

0-3 feet = 10% off
4-6 feet = 15% off
7-12 feet = 20% off
13+ feet = 30% off

This data will then be used for fare sales to these locations:

The Hawaiian Islands
California, including Santa Rosa (STS), Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), Monterey (MRY), San Luis Obispo (SBP), Santa Barbara (SBA), Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX), Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).

To purchase tickets or find more information on terms and conditions, visit alaskaair.com/swell.

The discount will change daily at approximately noon and 5 p.m. PDT as Alaska gets the latest forecast information from Surfline. Throughout the course of the promotion, the discount level will never drop and can only increase as swells grow.

«We see surfers exercising their passions more than ever this year, as a way to de-stress and get outdoors,» said Surfline President Ross Garrett. «This partnership with Alaska Airlines opens doors for surfers to experience some of the best waves in the U.S., using our trusted surf reports and through an airline committed to getting them to their destinations safely. We’re sure they’re going to be excited about these fares.»

Like waves? How about waivers. To make travel easier, Alaska also waives oversize and overweight fees for sports equipment so guests can fly with their surfboards for just $30 (the price of a regular checked bag). For MVP Gold 75K, MVP Gold, MVP, First Class and Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card holders, this equipment counts toward their free checked baggage allowance.

For guests traveling to Hawaii, Alaska Airlines is partnering with Bartell Drugs and Carbon Health to offer discounted COVID-19 testing at its clinics across the West Coast, including in Seattle. Out-of-state travelers can enjoy the islands without a 14-day quarantine when they test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their final leg of departure to Hawaii. More information, including how to schedule an appointment, is available at www.alaskaair.com/hawaii-bound.

In addition to Alaska’s current twice-daily flights to the Hawaiian Islands from Seattle, on Nov. 1, nonstop service to Hawaii will resume from Portland, Oregon; San Jose, California; and San Diego, California. Hawaii service will begin from Anchorage, Alaska, and Los Angeles on Nov. 20. Carbon Health is planning additional pop-up and full-service clinics for rapid COVID-19 testing in those Lower 48 cities in the coming weeks. For travelers outside Seattle, testing is now currently available through Vault Health (at-home test), CityHealth Urgent Care (at the Oakland airport), AFC Urgent Care (Oregon) and more. Find more testing options here.

With a focus on helping guests travel safely when they feel comfortable, Alaska has implemented more than 100 safety measures as part of the airline’s commitment to Next-Level Care. The airline emphasizes a layered approach to safety, which starts with the requirement that all employees and guests wear a face mask or covering through the airport and on board, with no exceptions. Flyers must also enter into a health agreement at check-in to confirm that they are not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and will adhere to the mask policy. Alaska has also extended physical distancing on board by limiting the number of guests and blocking middle seats through Nov. 30, 2020.

Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 115 destinations across the United States and North America, providing essential air service for our guests along with moving crucial cargo shipments, such as food, medicine, mail and e-commerce deliveries. With hubs in Seattle; San Francisco; Los Angeles; Portland, Oregon; and Anchorage, Alaska, the airline is known for low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. With Alaska and its Global Partners, guests can earn and redeem miles on flights to more than 800 destinations worldwide. Learn about Alaska’s award-winning service at newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

Swell Deal terms and conditions
Discount is valid between Alaska Airlines cities in the US and Canada (excluding Prudhoe Bay) and Burbank (BUR), Honolulu (HNL), Kauai (LIH), Kona (KOA), Los Angeles (LAX), Maui (OGG), Monterey (MRY), Oakland (OAK), Ontario (ONT), Orange County (SNA), San Diego (SAN), San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC), San Luis Obispo (SBP), Santa Barbara (SBA), or Santa Rosa (STS). Discount does not apply to government imposed taxes and airport fees. Cannot be combined with other promotions. Valid for up to 6 travelers on the same reservation. Travel is valid from October 20, 2020, through February 10, 2021. Blackout Dates of Nov 21, 24-25, 28-29, 18-20, Dec 23, 26-27, 2020, and Jan 1-4, 2021, apply. Travel on these dates will receive a 10% discount. Valid for new ticket purchases only. Discount code must be applied towards purchase of ticket by 11:59pm (PT) on October 23, 2020. Not applicable to Mileage Plan Award Reservations, Alaska Airlines Vacation packages, tour or contract fares. Discount Codes may not be sold, bought, bartered, auctioned or collected in bulk. Passenger is responsible for all applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges, including checked baggage fees. View complete terms and conditions here.

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Mighty Welcomes Cavenaugh Auto Group to Franchise System

NORCROSS, Ga., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Mighty Distributing System is proud to announce that Cavenaugh Auto Group is the latest car dealership operation to add a Mighty Auto Parts franchise. The new portfolio company, doing business as Mighty of NEA (Northeast Arkansas), will be based in Jonesboro and serve as the exclusive distributor of Mighty automotive products for 25 counties in northeast <span…

The Cavenaugh Auto Group began in 1978 when Don Cavenaugh and his father, Charles, acquired a Ford dealership in Black Rock, AR (30 miles NW of Jonesboro). Today, Don and his two sons, Matt and Donny, operate eight new and three used automobile dealerships in Arkansas. Nameplates include Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.

Cavenaugh’s newest vertical, Mighty of NEA, allows them to centrally distribute Mighty’s preventive maintenance products, detailing products, equipment, and shop supplies to their own dealerships. It also presents an opportunity to add profits with B2B product sales to their wholesale customers and other non-affiliated automotive businesses in their exclusive territory.

Matt Cavenaugh said, «The Cavenaugh team is very excited to partner with Mighty. We feel the Mighty product line is a natural complement to our existing dealerships and repair facilities, allowing us to capture more profit margin internally and keep more cash in-house. Also, through the efforts of our talented Mighty of NEA team, we are excited to grow the existing robust market that we have inherited. We look forward to a long and successful partnership.»

Josh D’Agostino, Mighty’s President said, «Matt and Donny approached us at the National Automobile Dealers Association show earlier this year and immediately understood the value of vertically integrating a Mighty operation. The Cavenaugh Auto Group is an impressive organization with a strong leadership team. Despite the pandemic, they actively moved forward and we’re thankful to have them join the Mighty System.»

About Mighty Distributing System

Mighty is headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA and supports 100 franchised distributors in 44 U.S. states and five international markets. The Mighty System features local service, inventory management expertise, and training in conjunction with extensive offerings of OE quality underhood and undercar parts, chemical products, lubricants and shop supplies. The Mighty business model attracts independent repair shops, quick lubes, tire centers and new car dealerships across the nation and abroad. Mighty’s unique approach of dealing directly and exclusively with automotive professionals began in 1963.

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Aptech Announces Next Version to its Execuvue Business Intelligence Solution

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Aptech, the industry standard for hospitality financial management, has released the next version of its Execuvue business intelligence solution. The web-based hospitality application gathers and coordinates data from a wide variety of corporate systems, including Smith Travel Research, into accessible, easily understood information with familiar browser commands. The NEW Execuvue features a completely redesigned user interface, making the customized reporting and data gathering tool even more intuitive.

«Hoteliers are reliant on data more than ever to help them navigate the future,» said Aptech Vice President Cam Troutman. «Execuvue helps operators make smarter business decisions and answer questions on the fly using AI-powered analytics. The enhanced solution features a new and improved ‘Dashboard’ tool delivering stunning images of financial and operational data to deliver actionable insights. It’s a drag-and-drop environment with predictive analytics that creates the best visualizations based on the data entered. For instance, if a user drags and drops occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR data onto the canvas, along with a list of properties and a separate list of dates, Execuvue will automatically make the association, link the data elements, and display the information in the most visually compelling way.

«Another key enhancement to Execuvue is the system’s self-service capability,» he said. «Now clients can upload their own data into the application (without needing Aptech’s assistance), create custom reports/dashboards, and view the findings in a whole new way. With limited staff and leaner budgets, Aptech is helping operators do a lot more with a lot less. The scalability, flexibility, and integration capabilities of today’s Execuvue will truly set Aptech apart from other providers of hospitality business intelligence.»

The latest version of Execuvue will be rolled out to new customers immediately. Existing Execuvue users can migrate to the enhanced BI tool on request. Onboarding of the application and training will be provided.

To get more information about the new Execuvue or request a demo, click here.

About Aptech Computer Systems Inc.
Aptech Computer Systems, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the only provider of a fully integrated enterprise accounting, business intelligence and planning ecosystem to the hospitality industry. All clients are companies like yours, which own or manage hotels. Its solutions help customers at both the corporate and property levels understand their financial and operational data for faster goal achievement.

The company is renowned for introducing business intelligence into the hotel industry and offers a solid resource of hospitality professionals. Aptech is an IBM Software Value Plus partner and Premier Solution Provider, as well as a Prophix Premier Business Partner. Incorporated in 1970, Aptech’s state-of-the-art back office, true business intelligence and enterprise planning solutions are 100% hotel specific. Solutions include PVNG, Execuvue® and Targetvue. Clients comprise over 3,500 properties – including large chains, multiple-property management companies and single-site hotels. Execuvue is registered to Aptech Computer Systems Inc. All other trademarks are owned by their respective holders. For more information please visit http://www.aptech-inc.com.

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Seamless Air Alliance advances inflight connectivity innovation with new Release

The latest Release is set to revolutionize the airline and mobile network industries by enabling airlines to deploy open systems for inflight roaming

FREMONT, California, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Following its publication of the world’s first inflight connectivity (IFC) standard earlier this year,

The latest Release is set to revolutionize the airline and mobile network industries by enabling airlines to deploy open systems for inflight roaming

FREMONT, California, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Following its publication of the world’s first inflight connectivity (IFC) standard earlier this year, Seamless Air Alliance, a global community of airlines and technology leaders driving solutions to advance inflight connectivity, today announced the completion of Seamless Release 2.0.

This latest Release, available to Seamless Air Alliance members, defines the information provided by each network component, enabling suppliers to design and build OpenIFC products using the modular architecture and open interfaces from its first release. Developed by airline industry experts, OpenIFC is set to become the preferred choice for every airline going forward.

«Seamless Release 2.0 completes the blueprint needed for the industry to scale the deployment of future-proof, OpenIFC systems,» said Jack Mandala, CEO of Seamless Air Alliance. «This breakthrough will allow airlines to purchase best-of-breed components in a multi-vendor ecosystem, improving the efficiency of deploying, operating, and maintaining inflight systems – which is especially important as recent events have highlighted the critical role of connectivity.»

Seamless roaming presents a major monetization opportunity for Mobile Network Operators. In preparation for the official launch, Mandala was invited by GSMA to share some exclusive insight at today’s GSMA Wholesale Agreements and Solutions Group meeting.

«Connectivity is a priority for countries around the world and we believe that mobile operators have an important role to provide seamless, cost-effective connectivity everywhere. Seamless roaming will allow operators to meet a far greater expectation that travelers now have for accessing robust inflight connectivity in a convenient manner,» said Hidebumi Kitahara, Vice President, Head of Global Business Strategy Division, Technology Unit, SoftBank Corp.

Seamless Air Alliance has grown its membership significantly in recent months, welcoming several name organizations including American Airlines, Deutsche Telekom, International Airlines Group (IAG), SES, Telesat and Thales Group.

Intelsat, an early member of the Seamless Air Alliance, recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire the commercial aviation business of Gogo, the largest global provider of inflight connectivity. Mark Richman, Intelsat’s Director of Aero Products, said: «We have the opportunity to redefine the IFC ecosystem and passenger experience. Our open architecture network delivers unique value with the redundancy and resiliency needed to scale a premium internet service to every passenger, from gate to gate. We remain fully committed to the Seamless Air Alliance and its mission to develop exceptional standards for the commercial aero industry.»

About Seamless Air Alliance

The Seamless Air Alliance is pioneering a new era of inflight connectivity bringing industries and technologies together to make connectivity simple to access and delightful to use. Together the leading airlines and suppliers are defining open standards to connect passengers in a simple manner, provide airlines with flexible systems, and accelerate innovation and rapid upscaling within the industry.

To learn more visit www.SeamlessAlliance.com.

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Seamless Air Alliance advances inflight connectivity innovation with new Release

FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Following its publication of the world’s first inflight connectivity (IFC) standard earlier this year, Seamless Air Alliance, a global community of airlines and technology leaders driving solutions to advance inflight connectivity, today announced the completion of…

About Seamless Air Alliance

To learn more visit www.SeamlessAlliance.com.

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EMBRAER S.A.: Embraer Delivers Seven Commercial and 21 Executive Jets in 3Q20

SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: BOVESPA: EMBR3) delivered a total of 28 jets in the third quarter of 2020, of which seven were commercial aircraft and 21 were executive jets (19 light and 2 large). As of September 30, the firm order backlog totaled USD 15.1 billion. See details below:

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Deliveries by Segment	3Q20	2020

*Commercial Aviation*	7	16
EMBRAER 175 (E175)	6	11
EMBRAER 190 (E190)	1	1
EMBRAER 190-E2 (E190-E2)	–	3
EMBRAER 195-E2 (E190-E2)	–	1

*Executive Aviation*	21	43
Phenom 100	3	5
Phenom 300	16	28
Light Jets	19	33
Legacy 650	–	1
Praetor 500	2	4
Praetor 600	–	5
Large Jets	2	10

TOTAL	28	59

During the 3Q, Embraer Executive Jets reached the milestone of the 250^th business jet in operation in Latin America with the delivery of a Phenom 100EV and a Phenom 300E to two separate Brazilian customers. In the same period, Embraer Executive Jets delivered the first Phenom 300E with the new Bossa Nova interior to Joe Howley, co-founder of Patient Airlift Services (PALS).

Also in the third quarter, Helvetic Airways signed a commitment to convert four of their remaining firm orders to the larger E195-E2 aircraft. The original order, for 12 E190-E2s with purchase rights for a further 12, and conversion rights to E195-E2, was announced in September 2018. Embraer has so far delivered five E190-E2s to Helvetic Airways, and all deliveries of the remaining seven aircraft, including the four E195-E2s, will be completed before the end of 2021. In addition, during the period Bamboo Airways, from Vietnam, received and started operations with two first generation used E195 aircraft.

Backlog – Commercial Aviation (September 30, 2020)
Aircraft Type	Firm Orders	Options	Deliveries	Firm Order Backlog
E170	191	–	191	–
E175	798	291	645	153
E190	568	–	565	3
E195	172	–	172	–
190-E2	22	63	14	8
195-E2	151	47	8	143
Total	1,902	401	1,595	307
Note: Deliveries and firm order backlog include orders for the Defense segment placed by State-run
airlines (Satena and TAME).

About Embraer

A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales.

Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.

Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

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Europe, Middle East and Africa

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Shen Shimeng
shimeng.shen@embraer.net.br
Cell: +86 185 1929 5687
Tel.: +86 10 6502-8205

Asia Pacific

Nilma Missir-Boissac
nilma.boissac@sin.embraer.com
Cell: +65 9012 8428
Tel.: +65 6305 9955

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2020 FlyerTalk Awards Winners Announced

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — FlyerTalk.com (www.flyertalk.com), the world’s most popular frequent flyer community, has announced the winners of the 2020 FlyerTalk Awards. Now in their ninth year, these prestigious annual awards honor the best affinity programs in the airline, hotel and car rental…

Winners are usually announced each spring, but FlyerTalk delayed announcing the 2020 winners as originally planned in March 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic took hold around the world.

«As it has become clear that the travel industry will remain disrupted for the foreseeable future, we decided to announce the winners of the 2020 FlyerTalk Awards at this late date to officially commemorate the industry’s very best efforts in pre-COVID times,» said Paul O’Brien, producer of the FlyerTalk Awards. «We look to next year’s 2021 FlyerTalk Awards with great interest, as the results will reflect how the world’s biggest airline, hotel, and car rental brands have responded to the immense challenges of the coronavirus pandemic – as determined by the most frequent travelers in the world.»

FlyerTalk is a community of nearly three-quarters of a million business and leisure travelers dedicated to finding and sharing elite-level knowledge of air, hotel and car rental programs. FlyerTalkers cast ballots to determine the community’s favorite travel affinity programs in early 2020.

More than 140 programs worldwide vied for Best Program, signifying the finest combination of value, ease-of-redemption and customer service. FlyerTalk is presenting nine of these awards across three geographical regions.

Following a weeks-long nominations process in the FlyerTalk forums, a single benefit was chosen to represent each program. FlyerTalk is also presenting awards to the nine programs with the Outstanding Benefit of the past year.

Full official results of the 2020 FlyerTalk Awards and more information on the voting process can be found at www.flyertalk.com/awards.

About FlyerTalk
FlyerTalk (www.flyertalk.com) is the legendary interactive online community dedicated to providing the inside scoop on all things travel. The site features discussions among travelers of all levels—from vacation travelers to mileage junkies—covering the most up-to-date travel information: travel affinity programs, making the most out of miles and points, hotel and dining information, and beyond.

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