Boeing and Airbus have agreed to buy aircraft parts worth about $5 billion from suppliers in Abu Dhabi to sweeten the deals in which three Gulf-based airlines have ordered $150 billion worth of new planes from the two companies. DETAILS
Now that the Department of Justice has okayed the American Airlines/USAir merger, the two companies are rushing through needed steps to become one. They expect the deal to close next month, although merging all operations will take as much as two …
Seems a shame, but Canada’s visibility on the world tourist scene has dropped, and is predicted to drop more. Before the 70s, when many trans-Atlantic flights had to make stop in Canada, it was #2 in the world for tourist visits; it’s sunk to #18,…
The growing airlines based in the Persian Gulf, especially Emirates, Qatar and Etihad, have gone on a spending spree to build up their fleets and routes. Boeing got the most orders, for their new “mini-jumbo” versions of the 777, but Airbus sold at…
Africa’s first underwater hotel room, in a Swedish-built structure that lets you watch the passing mermaid (not really!) parade outside your bedroom window. MORE
Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond of Top Gear were driving across France while filming an episode. They were doing 143 kph (88 mph) in a 130 kph (80 mph) zone and received a harsh penalty.
This is a story I enjoy seeing. The budget hotel chain B&B Hotels wins the top honor in the Worldwide Hospitality Awards . So it just goes to show, the budget traveler does not need to give up good service while saving money.
Responding to pressure from Asian and Middle Eastern carriers, it seems that European and American airlines are starting to pay more (?some) attention to those passengers in their Economy cabins. Seems they are finally realizing that small…
√√Southwest has joined TSA’s Pre-Check program which allows selected travelers to move through security faster, using special lanes, and removing less. TSA also √√announced it’s now available in more than 100 airports. …
Consumers are buy more food, beverages and miscellaneous items from stores and kiosks at US airports. Improving economy or just a manifestation of more time waiting around at airports? Here’s that link.
Boeing and Airbus have agreed to buy aircraft parts worth about $5 billion from suppliers in Abu Dhabi to sweeten the deals in which three Gulf-based airlines have ordered $150 billion worth of new planes from the two companies. DETAILS
Now that the Department of Justice has okayed the American Airlines/USAir merger, the two companies are rushing through needed steps to become one. They expect the deal to close next month, although merging all operations will take as much as two …
Seems a shame, but Canada’s visibility on the world tourist scene has dropped, and is predicted to drop more. Before the 70s, when many trans-Atlantic flights had to make stop in Canada, it was #2 in the world for tourist visits; it’s sunk to #18,…
The growing airlines based in the Persian Gulf, especially Emirates, Qatar and Etihad, have gone on a spending spree to build up their fleets and routes. Boeing got the most orders, for their new “mini-jumbo” versions of the 777, but Airbus sold at…
Africa’s first underwater hotel room, in a Swedish-built structure that lets you watch the passing mermaid (not really!) parade outside your bedroom window. MORE
Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond of Top Gear were driving across France while filming an episode. They were doing 143 kph (88 mph) in a 130 kph (80 mph) zone and received a harsh penalty.
This is a story I enjoy seeing. The budget hotel chain B&B Hotels wins the top honor in the Worldwide Hospitality Awards . So it just goes to show, the budget traveler does not need to give up good service while saving money.
Responding to pressure from Asian and Middle Eastern carriers, it seems that European and American airlines are starting to pay more (?some) attention to those passengers in their Economy cabins. Seems they are finally realizing that small…
√√Southwest has joined TSA’s Pre-Check program which allows selected travelers to move through security faster, using special lanes, and removing less. TSA also √√announced it’s now available in more than 100 airports. …
Consumers are buy more food, beverages and miscellaneous items from stores and kiosks at US airports. Improving economy or just a manifestation of more time waiting around at airports? Here’s that link.
