Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air customers can now purchase Access America Trip Protection through a partnership with Mondial Assistance. The protection scheme includes coverage for reimbursement of non-refundable travel expenses in case of emergency cancellation or trip delays, reimbursement for unexpected travel expenses and 24-hour access to emergency medical assistance. Customers can buy trip protection when booking travel through alaskaair.com or by contacting Access America via phone or online.
"Trip Protection provides the peace of mind of knowing you can alter your travel plans in the case of a personal emergency or medical situation without losing your investment," said Steve Jarvis, Alaska Airlines' vice-president of marketing, sales and customer experience. "We're pleased to offer it as a convenient part of booking travel on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air."
The DoD has changed its structures and is been increasing efforts to facilitate access to loans by companies interested in working with artificial intelligence, advanced materials and semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum science.
India has approved millions of dollars in new military purchases, most of which will go to public sector companies.
The main obstacles to overcoming risks in the region are a lack of a strong cybersecurity culture and inadequate funds to invest in this domain given a widespread Chinese presence in the region.
MBDA is adapting to supply chain pressures as the Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to increased demand for armaments.
Despite the additional funding promised this week, the UK armed forces still look set to face cutbacks, and maintaining international commitments to AUKUS and GCAP may limit the options for other programmes.
This week on the Shephard Defence Podcast, senior naval reporter Harry Lye and military training & simulation reporter Norbert Neumann chat with Professor John Louth.
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