From Monday, some passengers arriving in Singapore’s Changi Airport won’t need to show their passports to clear immigration. As part of a trial, Singapore residents arriving in Terminal 3 who use the lanes designated for the country’s new “token-less clearance” program can enter the country using eye and facial biometric processing, rather than passports, according … Read more
Record inflation may have people questioning whether homeownership is still a good investment. Home prices have been rising faster than incomes, which can be a problem for homeowners because as the value of a home rises, so does the cost to maintain it. More than 1 in 4 homeowners with mortgages are considered “cost-burdened,” meaning … Read more
Ed Bastian, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines Inc., speaks during a keynote at CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. Bridget Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian on Friday offered employees two free travel passes to thank staff members who were caught … Read more
Newly-wed couples attending a group wedding ahead of ‘520 I Love You’ Day on May 19, 2024 in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images China is issuing its first university degree program in all things matrimony, and its curriculum includes wedding planning, matchmaking services … Read more
Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had flown his entire family via private jet from Brunei to the Thai island after learning upon landing in Brunei that it is a “dry country” … Read more
Ed Bastian, chief executive officer of Delta Air Lines Inc., during an interview in New York, US, on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Bastian said that he sees ‘strong demand’ for flights carrying into 2023. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the massive IT outage earlier this month … Read more
A logo is seen on the Boeing stand on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, south west of London, on July 22, 2024. Justin Tallis | AFP | Getty Images Boeing is set to report results before the market opens on Wednesday. Analysts are expecting another loss and lower revenue for the … Read more
I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to distill culture, vibes, food, scenery, and all the other factors that shape the international travel experience? Identifying the nations I have explored in depth over multiple visits — popular places like Turkey, Nepal, South Africa … Read more
A Spirit commercial airliner prepares to land at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, California, U.S., January 18, 2024. Mike Blake | Reuters Free Wi-Fi? Free checked bag? Free snacks? On Spirit? The Florida-based carrier that is practically synonymous with budget air travel in the U.S. said Tuesday that it plans to offer packages … Read more
A JetBlue Airways plane takes off from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 31, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images JetBlue Airways shares jumped more than 17% on Tuesday after the airline posted a surprise profit and said it would defer another $3 billion in aircraft spending through 2029 to … Read more
