Boeing 737 MAX airplanes are pictured outside a Boeing factory on March 25, 2024 in Renton, Washington. Stephen Brashear | Getty Images Boeing airplane deliveries dropped in the first quarter to the lowest number since mid-2021 as the company faces increased scrutiny after a door plug blew out from one of its 737 Max 9 planes midair … Read more
New South Wales is riddled with toll roads and, for motorists driving long distances to work each day, the price of saving time can add up — that’s why the state government announced a $60 toll cap scheme late last year Motorists can now claim their share of the $46 million they’ve racked up over … Read more
A person with a ticket matching all six US Powerball numbers in the $US1.3 billion ($A2 billion) jackpot has come forward to claim the prize, Oregon officials say. The lottery ticket was bought at a Plaid Pantry convenience store in the northeast part of Portland, Oregon Lottery said on Monday. Oregon Lottery is working with … Read more
General view of the sunset on the boardwalk ahead of this Monday’s eclipse on April 07, 2024 in Mazatlan, Mexico. Hector Vivas | Getty Images Monday’s solar eclipse is giving some of the country’s smaller airports their moment in the sun. The Federal Aviation Administration reported arriving flights at airports from Burlington, Vermont, to southern … Read more
A Spirit Airlines aircraft undergoes operations in preparation for departure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on February 12, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines said Monday that it will defer deliveries of new Airbus planes and furlough about 260 pilots as it tries to boost liquidity. “This amendment to our … Read more
A Houston-bound Boeing 737-800 plane operated by Southwest Airlines returned safely to Denver International Airport, in the US, on Sunday after an engine cover fell off and struck the wing flap, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The agency said it will investigate. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Passenger films terrifying moment engine cover falls off … Read more
Holidaymakers at Hamilton Island should make sure to bring their debit or credit cards as the Whitsundays destination is now entirely cashless. Hamilton Island, one of Australia’s most popular holiday spots, started changing its money policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, and does not accept cash at any of its outlets. “The choice to become cashless … Read more
Japan has long captivated travelers. But many of its most famous qualities — from the cuisine to the country’s nationwide culture of civility — can initially be befuddling for outsiders too. To help travelers bridge the cultural gap, CNBC Travel asked frequent visitors for their single best piece of advice when visiting Japan. 1. Speak … Read more
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 arrives at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on January 20, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kevin Carter | Getty Images A Southwest Airlines flight returned to Denver International Airport Sunday morning after a Boeing engine cowling fell off the plane and struck a wing flap during takeoff, the Federal … Read more
Imagine being only 23 years old and travelling solo around Australia. That’s the reality for Laura Waddell, a content creator from the Northern Rivers in NSW, who has clocked up more than 80,000km around Australia solo — in her trusty Hyundai i30. Laura was an adventurer from an early age and has always enjoyed the … Read more
