American unveils snazzy new business and premium economy cabins at the expense of first class

American Airlines is going all-in on the premium experience — with a twist.

The Fort Worth-based carrier on Tuesday unveiled brand-new business-class and premium economy cabins that will debut in 2024 on newly delivered Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

The airline will also retrofit two of its most premium planes with new products, though it will come at the expense of first class on planes that currently have business class.

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There’s lots to unpack about the announcement, so read on for more details.

American introduces new business-class suites

Headlining the news is the introduction of a brand-new business-class product for American. The carrier is installing private suites in the forward cabin on all new 787-9 Dreamliners beginning in 2024.

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These so-called Flagship Suites will be arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration and feature direct aisle access for each passenger. Additionally, each

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Tampa potter banks on a new business idea: dented mixing bowls

Kelley Pitcher reached up to hang a sign above her vendor stall at the Hyde Park Village monthly market which showcased images of her newly patented product — the stainless steel “Belly Bowl.”

Pitcher, a Valrico resident, wasn’t sure what the reaction would be.

It was still steamy outside over Labor Day weekend. She’d had already skipped the August market because of the weather and was worried few shoppers would be in attendance. But she was too excited to show off her latest invention — a mixing bowl you balance against your tummy, to local shoppers in Tampa Bay.

As Pitcher and her partner Joel Lebel set up their custom display shelves in front of the shopping plaza’s iconic fountain, Lebel said: “I don’t expect a huge turnout…”

“But sometimes it’s a surprise,” Pitcher added.

They’ve sold goods at the local Hyde Park Village Fresh Market countless times before under

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Chris Long, ex-NFLer, living up to name with new business

Chris Long is living up to his last name — and playing the long game in building a media business.

The two-time Super Bowl champion spoke to The Post about a wide range of business and football topics, and revealed exclusively that his “Green Light” podcast will be partnering with Amazon’s Amp live audio platform on Thursdays during the NFL season.

Long, who played defensive end for the Rams, Patriots and Eagles from 2008 through 2018, has worked with Amazon on NFL studio coverage in the past, and saw this as an opportunity to be “more dressed down and casual.”

Long did not want to go into sports media and have to wear a suit and tie all the time.

“Did you see Amazon’s pregame show last week? Fitzy [Ryan Fitzpatrick] wore a Hawaiian shirt. Andrew Whitworth had a hoodie underneath his suit. I’m just more dressed down. It’s better

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15 Strategies for Quickly Expanding Your Business

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Let’s face it. Scaling your business is hard. It takes considerable effort. In the beginning, it means wearing different hats. It means dealing with sales and marketing. It means understanding taxes and corporate compliance. It involves having to interact with customers on a daily basis. And so much more. At the end of the day, it takes its toll on you.



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If you’re struggling to grow your business, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Sure, it’s hard. But, what’s the alternative? A life-sucking 9-to-5 job? Surely not. Okay, maybe you’re longing for the security of a guaranteed paycheck. But, at what mental or emotional price will that come?

The truth? If you buckle down, clear your mind, and just look at things in perspective, you can easily identify ways you can grow your business

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Garuda Indonesia’s Strange New Business Plan

In mid-2021, Garuda Indonesia announced plans for a major restructuring. The airline had been losing money for years (even pre-pandemic), and had crippling debt. It looks like the airline is now headed into a completely new direction, and… I’m not sure this is gong to end much better?

Garuda Indonesia’s new business plan

Indonesia’s State Enterprises Minister, Erick Thohir, has revealed new plans about what a restructured Garuda Indonesia will look like. As reported by Bloomberg:

  • Garuda Indonesia will stop flying most international routes, with few exceptions, including pilgrimage flights to Saudi Arabia; most long haul flights will instead be operated as part of codeshare agreements with other airlines
  • Garuda Indonesia will instead focus on selling business class, premium economy (which the airline doesn’t currently have), and economy seats, on “local” flights; Garuda Indonesia may no longer offer first class, but the writing was on the wall for that
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Downtime: Public relations executive lures new business through fishing

Brian Chandler with a catch beneath the Mayo Bridge. (Photo courtesy of Brian Chandler)

When Brian Chandler sought to hook a few more clients for his business, the public relations practitioner naturally went to a pair of his favorite pastimes: boating and fishing.

“I said I really would like to start to get some business in the marine, boating and fishing industry, just thinking, ‘OK, I love to do those things; how awesome would it be to work in the industry as well?’” recalled Chandler.

“We’ve had a solid Virginia/Mid-Atlantic book of business. My mind went to we could grow the firm even more if I’m able to do work in a passion that I know and I can speak intelligently about,” he said.

A decade later, Chandler’s firm, Commonwealth PR, has established a client base that regularly includes marine companies, boat manufacturers, charter fishing companies and similar

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All about Kourtney Kardashian’s new Lemme company and her secret business partner revealed

KOURTNEY Kardashian just teased her new secret business Lemme and she’s partnering up with her long-time family friend Simon Huck.

The US Sun can exclusively reveal Kourtney’s plans for her new business venture and her secret business partnership with Simon.

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Kourtney Kardashian just dropped her new business LemmeCredit: Lemme
Kourtney filed a trademark for Lemme in February and the brand will include bags, clothes, games and more

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Kourtney filed a trademark for Lemme in February and the brand will include bags, clothes, games and moreCredit: @clemente_310/Clemente Ruiz

According to documents obtained exclusively by The US Sun, Kourtney, 43, filed a trademark for Lemme on February 19, 2022.

Lemme will include the production of “bags, purses, totes, wallets, clutches and clothing.”

Other categories included in the trademark are listed as “games, toys and sporting goods.”

The US Sun can also reveal Kourtney turned to her family friend Simon, 38, who is the owner of the successful New York public relations firm Command Entertainment Group.

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Kardashians Are Getting Into Finance, Podcasts, ‘Green’ Fashion

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Let’s take a breather from celebrity drama and pivot to something that is actually important: celebrity business ventures. Kim might regret branch that “nobody wants to work these days,” but you can’t deny that few people are putting their personal brands to work like the Kardashians. Kudos, Chris.

Kim, rejuvenated by her brief liaison with Pete Davidson, is exploring the outer limits of where the Kardashian name can take her. along with voicing a new Paw Patrol movies, recording a true crime podcast, and acting as Chief Taste Consultant for Beyond Meat, Kim is launch a private equity firm. SKYY, the firm she’s co-founded with former Carlyle Group executive Jay Sammons, plans to invest in digital commerce and media, consumer products, hospitality, luxury, and entertainment businesses. Maybe SKYY will own G/O Media (Jezebel’s parent company) in a few years!

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Tesla Is Planning a New Business

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Tesla has new plans to lower its lithium-ion battery costs.

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Auto makers around the world are scrambling to secure raw materials to expand battery capacity for electric vehicles.

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has its own EV battery supply chain plans. It’s getting into a new part of the battery supply chain that is a license to print money, according to CEO Elon Musk.

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potential new business is lithium refining. The company is proposing a new facility in Texas to produce lithium hydroxide, a key component in higher performing lithium-ion batteries, according to a permit application recently made available, reported by Bloomberg.

The refining facility is “the first of its kind in North America,” reads the application. Most lithium ore comes from Australia and South America and ends up being refined in China.

Refined lithium prices have gone from a low of less than $6,000

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Rangers hire Henrik Lundqvist to new business operations role

Henrik Lundqvist will always be synonymous with the New York Rangers.

On Thursday, the ties between “King Henrik” and the franchise grew even stronger, with MSG Sports and MSG Entertainment announcing a newly created business operations role for the legendary goaltender.

Lundqvist is set to represent both organizations in “a variety of partner and sponsorship endeavors, assisting with content development for digital platforms across both companies, growing and strengthening the connection with Rangers alumni, as well as lending his support with the Garden of Dreams Foundation, ” according to a Rangers release.

The team announced he will also be returning to his role as a lead studio analyst on MSG Network throughout the 2022-23 season.

Lundqvist’s new role will have some elements of what another legendary Ranger, Rod Gilbert, did for

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