Japan Airlines announced it will enact stricter measures to monitor its crew members’ alcohol consumption after the carrier’s pilots failed multiple alcohol tests over the past year. The Japanese flag carrier will introduce more advanced breathalyzers for its domestic and international crews by Monday, November 19, The Asahi Shimbun reported. The decision comes on the …
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eBags says their new carry-on smart luggage is indestructible — we put that claim to the test
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Popular luggage store eBags just released its newest luggage, the Fortis Pro Traveler Spinner. The bag is virtually indestructible, incredibly lightweight, and features integrated packing cubes and a …
The Capital One Venture now has 12 airline transfer partners — here’s where to fly with its 75,000-mile sign-up bonus
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Capital One has announced a major improvement to the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card. Starting in December, cardholders will finally have the option to transfer miles to airline frequent flyer partners …
This 140-day cruise for the ‘1% of the 1%’ visits all 7 continents — here’s a look inside the ship, where suites cost up to $240,000 per person
A luxury cruise ship will take passengers on a 140-day journey that spans all seven continents and costs up to $240,000 per person. Cruising company Silversea claims that its ship, “Silver Whisper,” will be the first to cruise to all seven continents. The journey will kick off in 2020 and visit more than 62 ports …
The best travel pillows you can buy
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Trying to fall asleep on a plane is incredibly difficult, but having the right travel pillow can help you get some shut-eye during your epic flight across oceans …
United Airlines has announced a limited-time offer for its Explorer Card — and it’s one of the best we’ve ever seen
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. For a limited time, United Airlines and Chase are offering the highest-ever public sign-up bonus on their co-branded credit card. The United Explorer Card offers up to 65,000 miles for new applicants: …
From ‘Joisey’ to Boise: Why I left the New York City metro area for Idaho, the fastest-growing state in the US
Believe it or not, Idaho‘s population grew faster than any other state in the country last year. Here, author Benjamin Rippey details why he and his wife decided to move from an apartment in Hoboken, New Jersey, to a home in Boise, Idaho. Boise is cheaper, cleaner, and less crowded than New York City. And …
13 places to visit in January for every type of traveler
To find the best places to visit in January 2019, Business Insider looked at climate data, cultural calendars, and peak travel times. January is one of the cheapest months to travel, thanks to the end of holiday season, and smart travelers are already planning their next getaway. The best places to visit in January include …
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Surprise snowstorm slams East Coast forcing airlines to cancel hundreds of flights
Hundreds of flights have been either canceled or delayed on Thursday as Winter Storm Avery, the first of the season, bears down on the East Coast. According to the National Weather Service, an early season winter storm is set “to bring ice and heavy snow from the Ohio Valley to the Appalachians and interior Northeast …
The US government is creating a task force to combat the scourge of in-flight sexual assaults
The US Department of Transportation is creating a task force to figure out how to combat incidents of in-flight sexual assault. The task force will make recommendations on best practices for US airlines relating to training, reporting, and data collection regarding sexual assaults. The number of FBI Investigations into in-flight sexual assaults increased by 66% …
Here are all of the countries not allowed to fly into the US
The FAA‘s International Air Safety Assessment (IASA) program determines whether a country and its airlines will be allowed to fly into the United States. IASA inspectors determine whether entire countries, rather than specific airlines, meet the international standards set by the United Nations. Airlines from countries that fail to pass inspections will not be allowed …
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Emirates Airline profits are down by 86% and things may not get better soon
Emirates Airline profits over the first six months of its fiscal year are down a whopping 86% over the same period in 2017. The airline reported $62 million in profits on $13.3 billion in revenue for the six-month period ending on September, 30. Emirates Group, the airline’s parent company, saw approximately $1.25 billion in profits …
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I flew 13 hours nonstop on the world’s biggest passenger plane, the $446 million Airbus superjumbo jet, and it’s about as good as economy can get
The Airbus A380 superjumbo is the largest and most expensive commercial airliner in history. It once promised to revolutionize air travel with unprecedented luxury, but it turned out to be mostly a bust for Airbus. The biggest A380 customer is Emirates Airlines, which operates 101 A380s and ordered an additional $16 billion worth of A380s …
An American woman fell to her death on a cruise ship after reportedly being choked by a man on the upper deck
The death of a passenger on a Princess Cruises ship, which is owned by Carnival Group, in the Caribbean is being investigated as a possible murder, USA Today reports. The Aruba-based publication Diario says the woman fell from the ship’s upper deck after a man had choked her, according to USA Today. A Royal Princess …
The CEO of a top travel app says the best boutique hotels all have the same 2 things in common, no matter what city they’re in
Sam Shank, the founder and CEO of HotelTonight, recently told Business Insider that the best boutique hotels appeal to a sense of nostalgia. Shank also said that New York City has the best collection of boutique hotels. HotelTonight is an online travel company that allows users to book discounted, last-minute hotel rooms via its app …
I visited the sacred forest in Bali where hundreds of wild monkeys swing through the trees, crack coconuts, and snatch iPhones straight out of tourists’ hands — and it was like nowhere I’d been before
The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud, a town about 10 miles inland on the Indonesian island of Bali, is a nature reserve housing hundreds of wild monkeys. The gorgeous forest and temple complex have been home to monkeys for hundreds of years, and the area is considered a holy place on the island. Considered one …
A lawyer who reps cruise ship workers reveals the most shocking thing he’s heard about their job
On some cruise ships, managers will order crew members to hide improperly-stored food or dirty equipment in their cabins to make sure they aren’t found by health inspectors, according to Jim Walker, a lawyer who specializes in cases involving cruise line employees and passengers. A ship operated by the luxury cruise line Silversea was caught …
The 38 US restaurants everyone needs to visit in 2018
America’s 38 essential restaurants to eat at in 2018 have been revealed. Eater has published its annual guide compiled by the food site’s national critic Bill Addison, who consumed nearly 600 meals in 36 cities in a bid to discover the very best. Along the way, Addison says he noticed that what it means for …
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How to get 2 free months of a CLEAR membership and bypass long airport security lines
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships so we may get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Airport security can be one of the most frustrating parts of any trip — especially with the busy holiday travel period coming up. CLEAR is a service …
7 reasons why traveling by train is better than flying
The vistas outside of train windows are both impressive and desolate, a slice of rural America that you can’t see from any other vantage point. The slow pace harkens back to an era when we still had time to enjoy the journey and make new friends along the way. Traveling by train is a delight …
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The best winter boots for men
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. With a great pair of winter boots on your feet, snow, ice, and the frigid temperatures won’t stop you from having fun or getting your work done. We …
JetBlue is offering 20% off tickets to all of its destinations for two days only (JBLU)
JetBlue launched a two-day holiday flash sale on Tuesday with tickets to all destinations 20% off. All sale tickets must be booked by 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday, November 12. The tickets on must be for travel between November 27 and December 12, 2018. Flights on Friday and Sunday are not eligible for the discount. …
Capital One announces huge improvement to the popular Venture card — including 12 new airline transfer partners and a heftier sign-up bonus
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. If you have a Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card, you’ll now have the option of transferring your Capital One miles to 12 airline frequent flyer partners. Transferable points are the most …
The 10 best airlines in the world for 2019
Singapore Airlines has been named the best airline in the world for 2019 by AirlineRatings.com. Singapore’s victory ends Air New Zealand‘s five-year run atop the rankings. AirlineRatings.com evaluated airlines based on 12 criteria including fleet age, passenger reviews, product offerings, and profitability. No airlines from Europe and North America made it into the top 10. …
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France has been the most-visited country in the world for more than 20 years in a row — but experts think it’s about to lose its crown
France has been the most-visited country in the world for more than 20 years running. But China is predicted to become the world’s top vacation hotspot by 2030. Thanks to a growing economy and expanding middle class, China is also expected to become the biggest source of tourists in the world by 2030, passing the …
Airlines are joining in on Black Friday with major flight sales
Black Friday is perhaps the single most famous and historically important day of the year for retailers in the US. Major airlines such as Delta and Ryanair have also begun to offer discounted flights and vacation packages on Black Friday. Most airlines are expected to begin posting their Black Friday deals a day or two …
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6 months of traveling taught me to be wary of Instagram, and 2 photos of one of China’s most treasured sites will show you why
In March I left New York to travel around the world as Business Insider’s international correspondent. Over the course of more than six months, I have so far visited 12 countries. Throughout my trip, I encountered tons of destinations where the glossy photos of the place I saw on Instagram differed greatly from the reality. …