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UK finance minister backs expansion of London’s Heathrow Airport

British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft spotted flying on final approach over the roofs of the houses of Myrtle avenue for landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR in the UK. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves on Wednesday unveiled plans to deliver a shot in the arm for the country's…

January 29, 2025108Views

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You Can Now Use Venmo for JetBlue Tickets—but Should You?

JetBlue has become the first airline to accept Venmo as a payment option when booking flights directly on the JetBlue website. The airline's partnership with the popular mobile payment service is billed in a JetBlue press release as part of the carrier's efforts to simplify travel using digital technology. Currently only available at JetBlue.com, Venmo…

January 29, 202571Views

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The Big Lie of Aviation DEI

The White House claims diversity threatened airline safety. Here’s proof it hasn't. One day after Donald Trump's second inauguration, the White House issued an executive order entitled "Keeping Americans Safe in Aviation" that rescinds all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring programs at the Federal Aviation Administration…

January 29, 202585Views

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Chinese travelers scrap holiday trips to Thailand over safety concerns

Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as concerns over the kidnapping of actor Wang Xing continue to reverberate through the country. Net booking volume for trips to Thailand fell 15.6% from Jan. 13 to Jan. 20 from the previous week, after news of the rescue of Wang…

January 29, 202574Views

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Long Hiking Tradition Ends As Canada Closes Border on the Pacific Crest Trail

Another sign of the times that is impacting long-enjoyed travel freedoms: Canada has closed its border at the top of the Pacific Crest Trail, the 2,650-mile wilderness path that runs from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington State. Previously, hikers—who take about 5 months to walk the entire length—could simply apply for a…

January 29, 202593Views

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Expat chef Chad Kubanoff reveals his favorite places to eat in Vietnam

American chef and content creator Chad Kubanoff moved to Vietnam a decade ago, with the intention of leaving within a year. Instead, he fell in love with the food, culture and people — and has made Ho Chi Minh City's District 7 his home. Kubanoff revealed some of his favorite places to eat in the…

January 28, 2025109Views

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Understaffing Could Make National Parks a Real Mess This Summer

The temporary hiring freeze that has been ordered across the entire U.S. federal government by the Trump administration could wreak havoc on national parks this summer, observers warn. In addition to putting the brakes on the hiring of new workers for positions at the National Park Service, which is overseen by the federal Department of…

January 28, 202568Views

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Elon Musk is working with Boeing to deliver Air Force One replacements

First Lady Melania Trump laughs as she watches US President Donald Trump cut with a saber into a cake representation of the new Air Force One design during the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, on Jan. 20, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Boeing…

January 28, 202593Views

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JetBlue shares tumble roughly 20% after disappointing outlook

A JetBlue Airways plane prepares to take off from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 31, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images JetBlue Airways shares tumbled Tuesday after the carrier's financial outlook disappointed investors. The New York-based airline forecast its unit costs, excluding fuel, will rise as…

January 28, 202558Views

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Boeing (BA) 4Q 2024 earnings

Kelly Ortberg speaks at the 14th annual U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Foundation Aviation Summit in downtown Washington, D.C. Kris Tripplaar | SIPPL Sipa USA | AP Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg on Tuesday laid out a recovery plan for the company as he faces investors antsy for answers after the plane-maker posted its…

January 28, 202573Views