CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 24: American Airlines workers picket at O’Hare International Airport on January 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The workers, mostly flight attendants with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), were picketing to demand better working conditions as their contract negotiations continue. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Scott Olson | Getty Images … Read more
An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 MAX airplanes parked on the tarmac at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Washington, U.S. March 21, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Boeing‘s aircraft orders and deliveries fell in January as the company grappled with the fallout from a midflight blowout of a fuselage panel on one of its 737 … Read more
Passengers board on the TUI bus at Palma de Mallorca airport on June 18, 2020 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Clara Margais | Getty Images German travel giant TUI on Tuesday posted a quarterly profit of 6 million euros ($6.46 million), defying expectations on the back of upbeat travel demand. The swing to profit vastly … Read more
Holidaymakers heading to Bali to soak up the sunshine will soon have to allocate some extra cash in their budget, as a new tourist tax comes into effect this week. The holiday island has long been one of the most popular tourist destinations for Australian travellers. Now, international tourists heading to Bali will be charged … Read more
An American expat living in Australia has been left confused after visiting a petrol station for the first time. Tate Duane, who moved from California to Melbourne, shared a video pointing out the major differences between petrol stations in Australia and the US. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: American confused about petrol stations in Australia. For … Read more
A JetBlue Airways plane prepares to depart New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Leslie Josephs/CNBC In the 24 years since JetBlue Airways‘ first flight, the New York-based airline has pushed the envelope for a carrier of its size. Now, with some veteran executive hires and cost-cutting, it’s trying to get back to basics. JetBlue was a pioneer in seat-back … Read more
It’s hard to imagine a worse place to get sick than on an airplane. But unfortunately, it happens ― in many forms. There are a number of unpleasant and even potentially dangerous conditions that travelers can develop during a flight. Nausea, diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, congestion, blood clots, sinus infections, tinnitus — travelers may find themselves … Read more
Amtrak trains travel through Washington, DC, on September 15, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images As domestic travel rebounds from pandemic lows and prices soar, some travelers opting for trains over planes. For many, the tradeoffs are simple: Trains are often cheaper, provide more leg room and are better for the environment than … Read more
There was a time in the not-so-distant past when the phrase “solo travel” was most likely to evoke imagery of Julia Roberts cycling wistfully down a grassy path in Ubud, or of Diane Lane dragging her suitcase toward a Tuscan villa. This cinematic (and perhaps a little idealistic) depiction of what it looks like to … Read more
It’s not uncommon for Emily McLaren’s neighbours to see the 14-year-old hauling around bags full of glass bottles and aluminium cans. Embracing the NSW government’s 10-cent “return and earn” scheme, the teen last year cashed in more than 20,000 containers — raising $2,000 to fund a trip to New Zealand. This year, Emily has her … Read more
