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The role of a private jet flight attendant or corporate flight attendant or VIP flight attendant, as sometimes known, is very different to that of a commercial flight attendant . The schedule differs widely as well as the salary and the duties. It is a very unique role and each aircraft and operator and indeed, client can be completely different. Let's find out more about the role and the salary expectations in more detail. Cabin crew salary For a commercial cabin crew member, the salary is made up of basic pay, plus flying pay (usually chocks to chocks) plus an overnight allowance for any layovers. In addition, they receive commission payments for any onboard sales and if they speak a 'language of destination', they receive a small payment for that too. The schedule is published four to six weeks in advance, so you can plan life around trips and see where you might have available days or standby duties. The cabin crew salary ranges from $1,200 a month up to $3,000 a month depending on the airline and region (this is an average for the UK, Europe and the Middle East). Seniority is important too and a senior cabin crew member or purser or cabin service manager will earn more, but will also have a lot more responsibility. Private jet crew salary Private jet flight attendants generally earn more than commercial cabin crew as it is seen as very prestigious to work on a private jet and entails a lot more work. In general, the salary is between the $2,500 and $5,000 a month mark, but it can be as low as $1,500 and as high as $7,000. Experienced flight attendants usually earn more as they are more accustomed to the role and its uniqueness. Per diems are paid in addition to each night away from the base. This can be a fixed rate of anywhere between $75 - $150 per night, Some operators prefer to base the per diem on the cost of living in the country visited, so, for example, you would receive less in Munich than you would in Tokyo. Per diems are paid in the following month's salary and it is up to the flight attendant to keep a record of them. Interested in finding out more about private aviation? Find more articles like this here. Freelance private jet flight attendants can earn anywhere between $500 and $800 per day, depending on experience and negotiating with the client. Freelance work can be lucrative for some as it often to cover last-minute flights and if you accrue enough work and are in demand, you can be very successful. As a rule, salaries for a private jet flight attendant are variable every month. Rotations and schedules Rotations are usually offered depending on the region and nature of the work. Two weeks on duty and two weeks off is often seen, as is,18 days on, 12 days off. Africa based crew often work one month on and one month off, whereas Saudi Arabia based crew tend to work two months on, one month off. There is no schedule for private jet flight attendants as work is very much on demand and last minute. As private jet crew, you can be called 24 hours before a flight, right down to 30 minutes before. You can be called any time of day or night for a flight to anywhere. If an aircraft doesn't fly much, the crew will often be on permanent standby with no rotation, which can be problematic. Benefits and downsides Four or five-star accommodation and transportation are arranged whilst on trips. Some operators pay for healthcare and life insurance, some do not. Whilst in training (if provided) accommodation and per diems may be paid, but sometimes not. In some cases, with small operators, you provide your own uniform, shoes, bags, and suitcases and pay for dry cleaning of the uniform. It is very much down to the operator and some may provide a uniform, an allowance for crew shoes and one bag and cover dry cleaning. Difficulties and differences Most crew on private jets have prior experience, but this is not always the case. In Europe, they prefer the inflight service providers route, which means they are not safety trained and have experience in five-star restaurants and hotels instead. In the Middle East and Asia, appearance and age are the most important factors. Female private jet flight attendants still dominate the role, whereas sometimes male flight attendants find work in more 'difficult' regions such as Africa. Role outline Duties of a private jet flight attendant include: Ordering catering and stock for aircraft from caterers, restaurants, hotels and suppliers Washing of dishes and cleaning the aircraft, preparing laundry Plating meals to five-star standard Serving meals and drinks onboard Preparing fruit bowls, flowers, magazines, canapés and welcome drinks Aircraft inventory Buying supplies down-route as needed Checking of safety equipment Following standard operating procedures Read More: What Happens During Cabin Crew Training? The role of a flight attendant on a private jet is a complex one, but it can be exciting too. It is often hard work, as you mostly fly solo on a private jet unless it is a Boeing Business Jet or Airbus Corporate Jet. Occasionally, if the service is expected to be hectic and there is an extra seat, an additional crew member can be carried. The salary is usually higher than that of commercial cabin crew but a lot more duties are expected of you. 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BUFFALO, N.Y. — With another round of lake effect snow on the way for Western New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging people to be cautious if they do need to leave the house. Up to 2 feet of snow or more is possible for some areas. Winds of 30 to 45 mph could also produce whiteout conditions. "As this significant winter storm approaches, I urge all New Yorkers to be alert and take the necessary precautions to stay safe," Hochul said in a statement Tuesday night. "Our state agencies are monitoring conditions and working to ensure resources are in place ready to respond where they are needed most. Please continue to monitor your local forecast and prioritize your safety and that of your loved ones." Statewide, Hochul said crews will use 1,626 large plow trucks, 338 large loaders, 151 medium duty plows, 52 tow plows, 35 snow blowers, and 20 graders to try and keep New Yorkers safe. The Thruway Authority has 330 large and medium duty plow trucks, 10 tow plows, 63 loaders, and more than 117,000 tons of salt, Hochul said. The state is asking people to avoid unnecessary travel. If you must travel, be sure you have what you need in the car, in case something unexpected happens. "Make sure your car is stocked with survival gear like blankets, a shovel, flashlight and extra batteries, extra warm clothing, set of tire chains, battery booster cables, quick energy foods and brightly colored cloth to use as a distress flag," the state said. Also, if you endure a power outage, here's where you can report it:

The step lets Trump transition aides and future administration staffers obtain security clearances before Inauguration Day to access classified information about ongoing government programs, an essential step for a smooth transition of power. It also allows those nominees who are up for Senate confirmation to face the background checks lawmakers want before voting on them. Teams of investigators have been standing by to process clearances for Trump aides and advisers. "This agreement with the Department of Justice will ensure President Trump and his team are ready on Day 1 to begin enacting the America First Agenda that an overwhelming majority of our nation supported on Election Day," said Susie Wiles, Trump's designate to be White House chief of staff. The announcement came a week after the Trump transition team signed an agreement with the Biden White House to allow transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office Jan. 20. The White House agreement was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1, according to the Presidential Transition Act, and the Biden White House issued both public and private appeals for Trump's team to sign on. Security clearances are required to access classified information, including on ongoing operations and threats to the nation, and the Biden White House and outside experts emphasized to Trump's team the importance of having cleared personnel before Inauguration Day so they could be fully briefed and ready to run the government. Republican Senators also insisted on FBI background checks for Trump's nominees before they face confirmation votes, as has been standard practice for decades. Lawmakers were particularly interested in seeing the findings of reviews into Trump's designated nominee for defense secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, and for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence. "That's why it's so important that we have an FBI background check, a committee review of extensive questions and questionnaires, and a public hearing," Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said Monday. John Thune, incoming Senate Republican leader, said the Trump team "understands there's going to have to be a thorough vetting of all these nominees."A bid by The Onion satirical news outlet to buy Alex Jones' conspiracy theory platform Infowars returned Monday to a Texas courtroom, where a judge heard arguments on whether a bankruptcy auction was properly run as Jones alleges collusion and fraud. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston is looking into the November auction and how a trustee chose The Onion over the only other bidder — a company affiliated with Jones that offered twice as much money as The Onion. The judge said the hearing would last into Monday evening and pick up again on Tuesday afternoon. The sale of Infowars is part of Jones' personal bankruptcy case , which he filed in late 2022 after he was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion in defamation lawsuits in Connecticut and Texas filed by relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut. Jones repeatedly called the 2012 shooting that killed 20 children and six educators a hoax staged by actors and aimed at increasing gun control. Most of the proceeds from the sale of Infowars, as well as many of Jones' personal assets, will go to the Sandy Hook families to help satisfy judgments issued by juries and judges in state courts in Connecticut and Texas. Some proceeds will go to Jones' other creditors. The Onion, which wants to turn Infowars' website and social media accounts into parodies , offered $1.75 million for Infowars' assets in the auction, while First United American Companies — which runs a website in Jones’ name that sells nutritional supplements — bid $3.5 million. The Onion's bid also included a pledge by many of the Sandy Hook families to forgo some or all of the auction proceeds due to them to give other creditors a total of $100,000 more than they would receive under other bids. The trustee, Christopher Murray, chose The Onion, saying its proposal was better for creditors because they would receive more money. Joshua Wolfshohl, an attorney for Murray, told the judge Monday that no wrongdoing occurred during the auction. He called the complaints by Jones and First United American Companies unfounded. “The vast majority of their complaints are just fantastic, imagined conspiracy theories that have no basis in reality," he said. Jones' lawyer, Ben Broocks, questioned Murray's rationale for choosing The Onion and alleged that a recent deposition of the trustee showed improprieties. He also questioned the validity of The Onion's bid, saying it was technically valued at $7 million because of the incentive offered by the Sandy Hook families. An auction company executive involved in the sale testified most of the afternoon. In court filings, Jones and First United American Companies accused Murray, The Onion and the Sandy Hook families of illegally colluding on the bidding, committing fraud and violating the judge's rules for the auction. Murray, The Onion and the families deny the allegations. In his own court filing, Murray called the allegations “a disappointed bidder’s improper attempt to influence an otherwise fair and open auction process.” Up for sale at the auction were all the equipment and other assets in the Infowars studio in Austin, Texas, as well as its social media accounts, websites, video archive and product trademarks. Jones uses the studio to broadcast his far-right, conspiracy theory-filled shows on the Infowars website, his account on the social platform X and radio stations. Jones has set up another studio, websites and social media accounts in case The Onion wins approval to buy Infowars and kicks him out. Jones has said he could continue using the Infowars platforms if the auction winner is friendly to him. Jones is appealing the $1.5 billion in judgments citing free speech rights but has acknowledged that the school shooting happened . On Friday, a Connecticut appeals court reduced by $150 million the original $1.44 billion judgment against Jones in the lawsuit against him in that state, but upheld the rest of the award. Jones' lawyer said he will ask Connecticut's highest court to review the appellate ruling. Jones is also appealing a $50 million judgment in a similar Texas defamation lawsuit.

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His proposal comes after the Nov. 30 fight at the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry football game when the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10 and then attempted to plant their flag at midfield. A fight ensued and police had to use pepper spray to disperse the players. Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield famously planted a flag in the middle of the field at Ohio State after the Sooners beat the Buckeyes in 2017. Gastineau confronts Favre in documentary for his 'dive' on Strahan's record-breaking sack Former New York Jets star Mark Gastineau confronted Brett Favre last year at a memorabilia show and angrily accused the Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback of deliberately going down on a record-breaking sack. The tense exchange is shown in the new ESPN 30 for 30 documentary “The New York Sack Exchange." It chronicles the Jets’ fearsome foursome defensive line of the 1980s that included Gastineau. Gastineau set an NFL record with 22 sacks in 1984, but Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan broke the mark when he sacked Favre in 2002 in a game between the Giants and Packers. Many have accused Favre of purposely taking the sack so Strahan could set the single-season record with 22 1/2. What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected Lawyers in the Alex Jones bankruptcy case are now in discussions on what could happen next after a federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Jones’ Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet. The next steps remained unclear Wednesday as the judge ordered the trustee who oversaw the auction to come up with a new plan. Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston rejected the bid late Tuesday, saying there was too much confusion about The Onion’s bid. The bankruptcy case was in the wake of the nearly $1.5 billion that courts have ordered Jones to pay for calling the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut a hoax. Sandy Hook families had backed The Onion’s bid. NFL and Nike extend their partnership with a 10-year deal, will focus on growing the sport globally IRVING, Texas (AP) — The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret. Nike is committed to helping the league continue expanding its worldwide reach. The league and the apparel giant announced Wednesday a 10-year partnership extension. The NFL and Nike will focus on working together to grow the game’s global reach, increase participation, develop new talent, and expand the football fan base. Nike, the world’s largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel, has been the NFL’s exclusive provider of uniforms and sideline, practice and base layer apparel for all 32 NFL teams for 12 years. 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Albertsons sues Kroger for failing to win approval of their proposed supermarket merger Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history has crumbled. The two companies have accused each other of not doing enough to push their proposed alliance through, and Albertsons pulled out of the $24.6 billion deal on Wednesday. The bitter breakup came the day after a federal judge in Oregon and a state judge in Washington issued injunctions to block the merger, saying that combining the two grocery chains could reduce competition and harm consumers. Albertsons is now suing Kroger, seeking a $600 million termination fee, as well as billions of dollars in legal fees and lost shareholder value. 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