Boeing Co. 737 fuselage sections sit on the assembly floor at Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita, Kansas. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Boeing said Monday that it will buy back Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock deal that the planemaker has said will improve safety and quality as it struggles with its latest manufacturing crises. … Read more
Nearly two in three workers around the world are “vacation deprived,” according to a new report published by Expedia. However, the report shows the feeling is highest among cultures that take the most days off. Some 84% of Germans and 69% of French respondents said they feel they don’t have enough time off, according to … Read more
The fuselage plug area of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX, which was forced to make an emergency landing with a gap in the fuselage, is seen during its investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in Portland, Oregon, U.S. January 7, 2024. NTSB | Via Reuters U.S. prosecutors plan to seek a … Read more
On every group trip I’ve ever been taken there has been at least one awkward meal. Usually it’s the breakfast after a night of arguments where someone dramatically declares they will be leaving early. Sometimes the relationships revert to their original forms once the vacation ends. Oftentimes, though, resentment lingers. Travel reporter Victoria M. Walker … Read more
A few years ago, Melbourne couple Brittany and Mitchell, both 28, decided to quit their 9-to-5 lives to go travelling around the world together. The adventurous couple first met in high school and started dating when they were 18. Brittany worked in retail management, before starting her own cake business, @cakedmelbourne on Instagram, while Mitchell … Read more
Residents in Sydney’s north are set to receive cashless parking meters as council pushes for upgrades, however not everyone is happy with the change. North Sydney Council announced the decision to update their parking meters ahead of the nationwide 3G network shutdown, using the opportunity to install cashless paid parking systems. “Our parking meters are … Read more
Travelers walk with their luggage outside the international terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) ahead of the July 4th holiday travel period on June 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Summer air travel is expected to soar in the United States. The Transportation Security Administration screened a high of … Read more
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A few hours later, my room is ready. I’m handed a heavy bronze metal key that looks like it should be unlocking a vault of secret treasure rather than a hotel room. After a few twists of the knob, the door swings open. Inside is a four-poster bed with a floral headboard all surrounded by … Read more
Vienna, Austria is the wrold’s most “liveable” city, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2024 Global Liveability Index. Alexander Spatari | Moment | Getty Images For the third year in a row, Vienna, the capital of Austria, is the world’s most livable city, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. The annual report aims to show … Read more
Enchanted valleys, vibrant street markets and fantastical forests. Those are just some of what fans of Disney cruises can expect on board the upcoming Disney Adventure, according to details announced Tuesday by Disney Cruise Line. The ship — the sixth cruise liner from Disney — is the company’s first to homeport in Asia. Its maiden … Read more
