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Charlotte's airport has an approved new airline deal
Charlotte City Council approved a new Airline Use and Lease Agreement (AULA) for Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its signatory airlines. Why it matters: The new deal, which begins on Jan. 1, 2027, keeps the signatory airlines around for the next 10 and a half years and allows for a five-year extension. CLT's signatory airlines are American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. Driving the news: Council approved the AULA Monday night in an 8-2 vote. Council members JD Mazuera Arias and Reneé Perkins Johnson voted against it. More than 50 people signed up to speak to address council. Some advocated for the deal and some against. Advocates from Atrium Health, Novant Health, Trane Technologies, Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce, North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and local business owners — some of whom have a presence at the airport — advocated for the deal. The other side: But the people who told council members they "keep the airport running" said they don't feel seen or heard. They asked council to delay their vote on the AULA. State law does not allow the city to intervene in subcontractor pay . " We've gotta take this fight to
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Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Observer
Build-your-own burrito chain opening first Charlotte-area restaurant. Here's when
Charlotte-area foodies will soon have a new spot to grab their Mexican favorites. Bubbakoo’s Burritos , a Mexican-fusion concept, opens on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Parkway Commons shopping center in Concord, according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive. The New Jersey-born brand serving burritos, bowls and tacos has existing locations in North Carolina, with spots in Cary and Durham. The Concord restaurant marks its first foray into metro Charlotte. “What really drew us to Bubbakoo’s was the creativity behind the menu and the welcoming atmosphere that makes the brand stand out,” owner-operator Dhyan Shah said in the release. “Concord is a growing community with a great mix of families, businesses and visitors, and we saw an opportunity to bring something unique to the area,” Shah continued. “We want to create a place where people can enjoy a great meal, try something new and keep coming back.” The diverse menu features customizable burritos, quesadillas, tacos, nachos and more. Signature items include the Southwest chicken shredder — a burrito filled with slow-braised shredded chicken thighs, fajita vegetables, queso, rice, corn salsa, shredded cheese and sriracha ranch sauce in a flour tortilla. This soul food restaurant in Charlotte ranks No. 1
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Editor and Puplisher
Jennifer Rieffer moves to Charlotte to lead Gray Media’s WBTV
Gray Media named Jennifer Rieffer as the new general manager of WBTV (CBS) in Charlotte, North Carolina (DMA 21), effective. A graduate of Morehead State University, Rieffer started her broadcast career in Lexington, Kentucky, where she spent 24 years at the Fox affiliate. She then moved to Flint, Michigan, where she served as general manager overseeing the Fox, NBC and CW stations.
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Tom Collins and Brett Lead This Week’s Adoptable Pets
A tabby cat named Tom Collins and a Labrador mix named Brett are the Humane Society of York County’s pets of the week, and both fit the theme the Fort Mill rescue is promoting all November: senior animals in need of homes. The shelter on Regent Parkway is marking Senior Appreciation Month, which covers any...