The Points Guy
• Tarah Chieffi
The 'notable' way flight attendants show their gratitude to frequent flyers
The Points Guy reports: Consider yourself lucky if you've ever received a handwritten thank-you note from a flight attendant.
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The Points Guy
• Tarah Chieffi
2024-07-22T02:58:43.706709-07:00
Cathay Pacific Achieves Record Passenger Numbers in June 2024
Cathay Pacific reported an unprecedented traffic record in June 2024, carrying 92,000 passengers and expanding its route network with 10 new destinations in the first half of the year.
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