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politics1 year ago

Historic Puerto Rico Election Sees New Generation Push for Change

Puerto Rico's general election is set to be historic, with significant implications depending on the outcome. If Jenniffer González of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party wins, it will mark the party's third consecutive term, a first in the island's history. Alternatively, a victory for Juan Dalmau of the Independence Party and Citizen Victory Movement would break the long-standing dominance of the two main parties. The election also includes a nonbinding referendum on Puerto Rico's political status and a symbolic vote for U.S. presidential candidates. Delayed results are expected due to slow vote counting and ongoing allegations of electoral crimes.

via NPR|
#elections2024#politicalparties#politics
travel-and-incidents2 years ago

Florida Teen's Solo Flight to Cleveland Goes Awry, Lands in Puerto Rico Instead

A 16-year-old Florida teen, Logan Lose, on his first solo flight, was supposed to fly from Tampa to Cleveland on Frontier Airlines but ended up in Puerto Rico due to a boarding error. The gate for his intended flight was the same as for a flight to San Juan, and without his ticket being properly scanned, he boarded the wrong plane. Frontier Airlines confirmed the mistake and flew him back to Tampa, later accommodating him on a flight to Cleveland. The family was offered a $200 voucher but is seeking greater accountability from the airline.

via New York Post |
##airlineaccountability#flightmistake
travel2 years ago

"Teen Mistakenly Flown to Puerto Rico Instead of Ohio on Solo Frontier Flight"

A 16-year-old boy flying solo was mistakenly put on a flight to Puerto Rico instead of Ohio by Frontier Airlines after his boarding pass was not scanned. The error was discovered by his family, not the airline, and he was flown back to Tampa and then to Cleveland the following day. This incident follows a similar mistake by Spirit Airlines, which placed a 6-year-old on the wrong flight. Both airlines have since addressed the incidents, with Spirit firing the responsible gate agent.

via Business Insider|
##airlineerror#flightmistake
travel2 years ago

"Teen Mistakenly Boards Flight to Puerto Rico Instead of Ohio"

A 16-year-old flying alone on Frontier Airlines mistakenly boarded a flight at the same gate in Tampa that was headed to Puerto Rico instead of the intended destination of Cleveland, Florida. The teen was returned to Tampa and then flown to the correct destination the next day. Frontier Airlines apologized for the incident and noted that while they allow minors aged 15 and older to fly alone, they do not offer an escort service. This event occurred shortly after a similar incident involving a six-year-old on a Spirit Airlines flight.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|
##airtravel#flightmistake
airlines2 years ago

Teen Mistakenly Flies to Puerto Rico Instead of Ohio on Solo Frontier Trip

A 16-year-old boy flying solo on Frontier Airlines from Tampa to Cleveland accidentally boarded the wrong flight and ended up in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The error occurred as two flights were boarding at the same gate. Frontier, which does not have a formal unaccompanied minor program, flew the teen back to Tampa and then to Cleveland the next day, apologizing to the family. This incident follows a similar mistake by Spirit Airlines involving a 6-year-old boy.

via CBS News|
##airlines#frontierairlines