Ground Transportation News
PANYNJ Signs $1.24 Billion Contract to Design and Build New JFK Roadway Network and Ground Transportation Center
Joint Venture of Skanska and Halmar International (Skanska Halmar JFK Joint Venture) Selected to Streamline Airport’s Confusing Roadway Network and to Build a State-of-the-Art Ground Transportation Center
Hotel Execs: Costs—Not Sustainability—Still Dominate U.S. Corporate Travel Decision-Making
Large companies that have made public emissions-reduction commitments are the exception.
Survey: Corp. Travel Budgets to Rise Through 2024
Heading into the second half of 2023, travel budgets show no sign of retreating even as corporate travel leaders look to reduce costs with virtual meeting technologies, according to Morgan Stanley research.
United Airlines says bank failures dinged corporate travel
After Silicon Valley Bank failed last month and raised fears about a wider banking crisis, bookings for last-minute business trips on United Airlines quickly dropped and remained depressed for about two weeks, underscoring how economic turmoil could choke off a strong run for the travel industry.
American, Delta, JetBlue Airlines Have Bad News for Passengers
At the FAA’s request, pretty much every major airline has made a change that many fliers will be unhappy about.
The Southwest Airlines holiday seasons meltdown directed a lot more attention to all U.S. airlines.
10 Business Travel Tips For Corporate Flyers
Traveling is believed to be a leisure activity for most. Even for a few days, a vacation allows you to escape the reality of your chaotic life and earn a chance to unwind and rejuvenate yourself before you return to the world and continue the hustle.
Recent Headlines in Aviation and Threats to Passenger Safety
In response to the airline issues making headlines recently, I shared my thoughts in several recent media interviews, specifically about two topics I am deeply passionate about: passenger safety and pilot experience and training.
Nancy’s Visionaries of the Year Fundraiser
Visionaries look to the future–and see infinite possibility.
They challenge the status quo–and make the impossible possible.
They boldly imagine a better world–and lead the charge to create it.
DH2 Chauffeured Transportation
DH2 Chauffeured Transportation is a certified Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) ground transportation company with more than 27 years of serving the tri-state area and airport communities. Located at John F. Kennedy International Airport
Flight cancellations leave thousands of passengers stranded as airlines recover from blizzard
Along with Denver International Airport, Chicago O’Hare, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and LaGuardia Airport also saw major travel issues on Monday. Southwest Airlines had a majority of the cancellations, with 87% of its total flights canceled on Monday alone.
KAYAK Partners with CLEAR to Help Travelers Get Through the Holidays (and Security lines)
Today is expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel day at airports across the country, according to KAYAK’s search data, and with that comes the anxiety and stress of having to navigate crowded airports. In fact, a new study from KAYAK
Business Travel Continues Bouncing Back with a Strong Outlook for 2023
In the results released today of GBTA’s latest Business Travel Recovery Poll – the 29th in the association’s ongoing survey series – global industry responses reflect that bookings and spending continue to recover, international travel is closing the gap on domestic travel,
Groundbreaking of New Terminal One a Major Step Forward for Port Authority’s JFK Transformation
Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated a key milestone in the Port Authority’s transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport with the groundbreaking for a $9.5 billion, privately financed New Terminal One.
Fast Five: Nancy Vargas by Metropolitan Airport News
Queens based DH2 Chauffeured Transportation has successfully provided ground transportation service in the New York Metro Area since 1995. As an active business community leader, Nancy Vargas has roles on the boards of The JFK Rotary Club, The Long Island Transportation Association, and The Limousine Association of New York.
Can You Feel The Love In The Air?
January is behind us, we’re pushing forward to Spring, and at DH2 we’re excitedly watching
JFK come back to life.Business and leisure travel are on the rise and it’s a pleasure to see.
Jets belong in the sky, don’t they?! But, being that we’re in February, let’s focus on love!
Getting Stuck in the Airport
Most of us have experienced an unexpected delay or worse, the cancellation of a flight. You can choose to spend the time being miserable and complaining, or you can make the most of the delay by being productive during this dreadful time.
How to Enjoy Your Travels During the Holidays
Travel is BACK! Flights are full and people are once again setting their sights on visiting friends and family in the US and overseas. Vacation plans that were put off during the last 20 months are being cautiously revisited.
Where Are You Headed for The Holidays?
The holidays are here and after a year in which travel was curtailed, we seem to be,
once again, making plans to visit with friends and family, near and far.
Some of us will return to the skies and make our way to other states and countries,
The 12th Annual JFK Airport Rotary Club’s Charity Ladies Outing Was a Huge Success
The JFK Airport Rotary Club held their 12th Annual Charity Ladies Golf Outing at the beautiful Brookville Country Club. The organizations that benefited from the proceeds of the event were Life Camp, Inc. and Aviation High School Education Foundation.
Frustration Grows As Tri-State Area Air Travelers Run Into Nightmare Problems Getting To Destinations
Frustrated flyers say they’re being left stranded for hours at airports across the country.On Sunday, a pandemic-era record of 2.23 million travelers passed through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.
GBTA: More Companies Planning Biz Travel This Summer
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) recently released the findings from its twentieth COVID poll assessing how GBTA members are managing the return to business travel. The poll was conducted across its international membership from June 7-11, 2021.
Overwhelmed Planning Your Special Day? W.I.N. Virtual Bridal Expo has the Answer
while meeting the ideal vendors for your special occasion. Specializing in weddings, this unique virtual experience, scheduled for April 29 from 7-8:30 pm, appeals to everyone who wants their special day to be perfect. Who wants to run around meeting musicians, catering facilities, event planners, florists and limousines? What if there was one place you could go to interact, that was online and enjoyable, all at the same time?
5 SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER DURING A WINE TOUR
Wine is a delicious beverage, beloved by many. Touring a vineyard (or multiple vineyards) is a fun way to spend an afternoon with family and friends. In fact, many travelers going through a wine region will make an effort to stop
Three quick tips to make your travel easier (and who doesn’t like easier)
Are you planning a trip? Great! Travel is wonderful, isn’t it? New sights, sounds, food, and culture and whether the trip is for business or leisure, there are always things to look forward to.
Sometimes Taking the Easier Way is the Smart Way
I get it. Lots of us were raised in families that believed in the philosophy of “we can do it ourselves” Our elders strove to make us self-reliant and independent, and I agree wholeheartedly that these are terrific qualities to have.
What You Can Learn from DH2 Chauffeured Transportation’s Founder
Running a small business is one thing, and making it a success another. Ramon Ray recently talked to Nancy Vargas, who successfully pivoted her business amid COVID-19. During the interview, she shared how she started the chauffeured transportation company and what she was doing to succeed.
Did You Pivot to Avoid Business Disruption?
As the summer breeze began to stiffen and schools reopened, I anticipated drastic and ongoing changes to business generally. Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, I’d been concerned about the future of the retail fashion and commercial real estate industries,