Even talented workers may have their career progression halted by issues such as poor peer relationships or inadequate executive presence. These types of issues can be fixed, but there is often a breakdown during the feedback process.

Aptos is a California college town in Santa Cruz County with an array of savory attractions. Travelers can taste sourdough croissants at Companion Bakeshop and pick up products for a picnic at the Aptos Farmers Market.

There are ways to discover your clients' unspoken thoughts and satisfy them, Ruthanne Terrero advises. Savvy agents can suggest accommodations with studio-style suites for those who are secretly interested in Airbnb and offer exotic trips to well-established clients who really desire a break from their normal routine.

Ross Feinstein, director of operations communications at American Airlines, works with the carrier's social media team, enabling the airline to communicate with passengers in real time. "Our baggage team and customer service team use social, and our social media team sits a few feet away from our operational leaders so they can provide insight about what's happening in real time." said Feinstein.

Hawaiian Airlines is offering complimentary reservation changes for travelers flying to, from or through California's Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Airport, due to wildfires. Passengers can make changes for travel scheduled through Monday.

JetBlue Airways on Saturday launched service between Boston and Havana, Cuba.

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Bombardier's 19-seat Global 7500 aircraft. The jet features an ergonomic cockpit, next-generation technology and luxurious passenger cabin with fresh air and plenty of natural light.

Panelists at the Aviation Carbon conference said that airlines participating in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation will be ready to start reporting on their emissions by the Jan. 1 deadline. The International Civil Aviation Organization adopted the CORSIA global carbon offset program in October 2016.

Alaska Airlines is looking forward to starting new commercial service next year at Washington's Paine Field Snohomish County Airport, in part because the move will be something of a homecoming. The carrier's operating headquarters was located at the airport from the late 1940s until 1953.

Royal Caribbean will offer new itineraries in Alaska in 2020 on board Serenade of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas, the company's first Quantum Class vessel to sail in Alaska.