A380 champ Emirates adds 2 more
Emirates, which operates by far the world's largest fleet of A380s, has picked up two more that were originally ordered by a carrier who cancelledd.
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Saudi Arabian Airlines to launch budget airline.
Saudi Arabian Airlines to launch budget airline.
It had to happen: BA flight struck by Heathrow drone
What airlines, officials and passengers have feared has happened, though fortunately this time without serious consequences: An inbound British Airways flight was struck by a drone during its approach to Heathrow Airport Sunday night (Apr 17). The flight from Geneva, ironically an A320 on Flight 727, landed safely and was permitted to continue flying after an inspection. The growing popularity of drones as toys and camera platforms has made such incidents inevitable, despite rules that...
Colorful kites mark French festival
The annual kite festival at Berck-sur-Mer, France has drawn 700,000 visitors this year, as well as the International Kite Championship.
The Czech Republic wants to be called "Czechia"
The Czech Republic wants to be referred to as "Czechia." See the reason why.
'Uncomfortable memory' tour faces Barcelona slave history
Barcelona, and other cities, confront the 'uncomfortable memory' of slave-built fortunes that paid for many of their famous sights.
Prince William and Dutchess Kate visit the Taj Mahal
This week, Prince William and Dutchess Kate retraced some his parents footsteps in India and Bhutan, including a visit to the Taj Mahal
Norwegian Air to finally get U.S. license
Norwegian Air will finally get its U.S. foreign-carrier certificate, after waiting through over 2 years of opposition and inaction.
Airlines giving back? Two big surprises...
Allegiant refunds airfares for 6 flights in Tax Day surprise, and Delta eliminates a fee for tickets by phone. When's the last time a fee was cancelled?
Delta likes its 'basic economy,' will expand it
Delta's strategy of selling no-frills fares as an option on routes competing with ULCCs like Spirit will be expanded; Delta is pleased with extra revenue.
Starwood opens eco-hotel in Amsterdam
Starwood opens eco-hotel in Amsterdam geared toward weekend and weeklong stays.
France food puzzle: Starbucks, Big Mac and vegetarians
Starbucks, a late starter, is seeing crowds in France. It's one of a number of contradictory food trends and events in the news.
Accor Hotels: Reduce food waste 30%, grow veggies
French hotel operator Accor plans to reduce food waste by 30% and to begin sourcing its vegetables from its own on-site gardens.
Free entry to National Parks, April 16 to April 24th
A week of free admission is coming up at all national parks.
Alaska goes big on new regional jets
Alaska Airlines' Horizon subsidiary is adding Embraer regional jets to its turboprop fleet to serve longer routes without the cost of mainline jets.