In a series of reports, these experts described the myriad ways in which safety had been compromised, corners cut, high-priority upgrades canceled or deferred.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, an investigative body modeled on the National Transportation Safety Board, lists among its highest priorities upgrades to process safety — procedures that can help prevent industrial fires, explosions and chemical leaks.
At a news conference yesterday, the director of the centers, Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, and other top officials said they had made it a priority to upgrade the agency's emergency operations center.
The highest priority being; upgrading the transport network and transforming transportation services into one of the key comparative advantages of the country, as this would be highly conducive to the development of other sectors of the economy.
If it costs a bit more, compare the price to what you might save in other benefits like upgrades, priority seat assignments and waived fees.
The benefits of Global Services start with the straightforward: special entrances, at certain airports, that let you skip the line at security; dedicated phone numbers to lively, responsive, competent United agents; first called to board the plane ("Out of my way, Premier Silver peons"); upgrade priority if a first-class seat is available.
If you can attain elite status you will enjoy special perks such as free lounge access, upgrade priority and seating privileges.
Expense report: The head of the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services made technology upgrades a priority for his employees this year, and now new spending records show just what that priority cost.
For $1,200 a year, members also receive guaranteed room upgrades, a Priority Pass card, which provides access to over 600 airport lounges in more than 100 countries, and concierge service to arrange anything members need before, during or after their stay.
Meanwhile, airlines are increasing efforts to raise their fee revenue by selling seat choices, upgrades and priority boarding — even at the risk of alienating their lower-level elite-status mileage customers, who expect some of those perks free, as a reward for their loyalty.
