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JetBlue (JBLU) plans to open a premium lounge in New York's JFK International Airport by late 2025, with another in Boston's Logan airport "soon after," the airline said Thursday.

The airline said members of its TrueBlue Mosaic 4 rewards tier will get free access, along with transatlantic Mint customers and holders a yet-to-be-announced JetBlue premium credit card. Single day passes will be sold on a capacity basis.

JetBlue President Marty St. George called lounges an "essential offering" for customers who are willing to pay for premium amenities.

The lounges will have amenities like private workspaces, a full-service bar, and free coffee or food options, the airline said. It also said it will be making changes to its rewards program like increasing the number of times rewards members at a certain tier can switch to JetBlue's "Mint" offering on flights.

JetBlue has sought to recover after the demise earlier this year of its planned merger with Spirit Airlines (SAVE), shifting some of its flight traffic to more profitable areas to cut costs. The company turned a surprise profit in its most recent quarter.

Delta (DAL) and other airlines have worked to highlight "premium" offerings in recent years. Morgan Stanley analysts noted earlier this year that frequent travelers are often higher-income customers who would be willing to pay for the amenities, making them a worthwhile investment for airlines.

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says once the Electronic Central Motor Registration (e-CMR) goes into effect, vehicle owners and users will no longer need to carry physical documents as all vehicle documents and information will be available digitally.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement posted on X.

“Inspector-General Egbetokun is revolutionizing how we keep our roads safe with the new E-CMR system! Now, no more stopping to check papers – our officers are equipped with cutting-edge tech to verify documents in real-time.

With the NPF’s new E-CMR system, you don’t need to carry around physical documents. Access all your vehicle info digitally – quick, easy, and secure.

If your vehicle is registered with the NPF E-CMR and gets stolen, you can instantly flag it as stolen through your online profile. All field officers nationwide will be alerted within seconds. Let’s make our roads safer together,” he said.

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Shares of TD Bank Group (TD) rose Thursday after announcing a succession plan for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bharat Masrani, who plans to retire in April 2025.

Raymond Chun, head of the company's Canadian personal banking operations, will be elevated to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) on Nov. 1, reporting to Masrani, and take over the top role once Masrani retires next spring. The bank said Masrani will work as an advisor to the bank through October 2025 before officially retiring after nearly 40 years with the company.

"I am honoured by the trust our Board has placed in me," Chun said. "TD is a critical part of our financial system and economy, and directly supports the financial goals of millions of households and businesses, and the aspirations of communities across Canada, the U.S. and globally."

Masrani said the current investigations into the anti-money laundering practices of TD and other banks—which are alleged to have failed to prevent the crime in the U.S.—"took place on my watch as CEO and I take full responsibility." The bank has said it expects to be penalized for its violations, and has set aside billions to deal with fines and other costs.

TD Bank shares were up 2.6% to $64.20 Thursday afternoon. They are little changed on the year.

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said that the Federal Government is determined to tackle the current hardship faced by Nigerians through agriculture.

Speaking at a town hall meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, September 19, the minister said president Bola Ahmed Tinubu allocated N362.94 billion to the Agricultural sector to ensure the disbursement of enough fertilizers to farmers across the 36 states.

The move, he said, will boost agricultural yield by putting in place adequate irrigation structures that will facilitate year-round food production.

According to him, “Mr. President is quite aware of current hardship the good people of Nigeria are facing, especially in the area of high cost of food, which has been in geometric galloping in recent times.

The government is determined to address the ongoing hardships faced by our people. That is why N362.94 billion has been allocated to the agricultural sector, ensuring the distribution of sufficient fertilizers to farmers across all 36 states to boost crop yields. Adequate irrigation systems are also being established through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to enable year-round food production. Additionally, there are concrete plans to resolve the conflict between farmers and herdsmen for a lasting solution.

Mr. President has implemented similar policies, as outlined in the Renewed Hope 11-Point Agenda, to positively impact other sectors of the economy. These policies aim to improve Nigeria’s economic situation and enhance the lives of citizens by creating business opportunities through various intervention initiatives for students, youths, traders, artisans, and manufacturing industries, as highlighted in the Federal Government’s intervention programs.“

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Passengers looking for a satisfactory airport experience might want to avoid Newark, Philadelphia, or Cleveland.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul is North American travelers' favorite "mega" airport, according to a new annual survey from J.D. Power, while Newark came in last in the category for the third straight year.

John Wayne in Orange County, Calif., was deemed the best "large" airport, while Indianapolis topped the "medium" rankings. Philadelphia and Cleveland came in last in those respective categories.

The study, conducted from August 2023 through July 2024, gathered insights from more than 26,000 passengers who traveled through at least one U.S. or Canadian airport during the past 30 days, evaluating factors like ease of travel, terminal facilities, and food, beverage, and retail options.

The survey also found that an airport's being perceived as crowded was one of the biggest drags on its overall satisfaction score. Travelers also are spending an average of $3.53 less per person in airports in 2024 than last year.

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