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Boeing’s upcoming replacement for the US Air Force’s fleet of aging presidential transports may have run into an unexpected snag. President-elect Donald Trump tweeted Tuesday morning that he believes the Boeing 747-8-based jet — which was selected last year — is too expensive and that he intends to cancel the order. “Boeing is building a …
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Late Friday, the US Department of Transportation finalized its decision to grant Norwegian Air International approval to operate flights into the US. In April, the Federal Agency granted the Norwegian Air subsidiary tentative permission to enter the market. “This case is among the most novel and complex ever undertaken by the Department,” The DOT said …
When busy people go on vacation, they’re often looking to put their feet up, catch up on sleep, and just generally enjoy being somewhere else for a spell. But in addition to the mental break, it seems more and more likely that what well-heeled travelers value is the chance to have a truly authentic experience, …
In March 2012, Kristin Addis quit her job as an investment banker in Southern California. “It was hard for me when our paid time off was only 14 days per year,” she tells Business Insider. “We’d go to the office puking our guts out because we didn’t want to use our vacation time being sick. …
A remote island of 600 in American Samoa just got a major gift from Solar City and Elon Musk: reliable power source. Solar City hooked up the tiny island of Ta’u with enough solar panels to supply its 600 residents, relieving them of their reliance on generators and expensive imported gasoline. Video courtesy of Tesla …
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Greater Mexico City is home to over 21 million people, making it the biggest metropolitan area in the western hemisphere and the largest Spanish-speaking city in the world. But the region is deeply divided between the haves and have-nots. A mere four multimillionaires account for 9% of the country’s GDP, according to a 2015 report …
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On Friday, French low-cost carrier XL Airways announced that it had merged with boutique business-class upstart La Compagnie. The two Paris-based airlines will form the new XL Airways-La Compagnie Group and will continue to specialize in low-cost, international, long-haul service. The newly merged company will be led by XL Airways CEO Laurent Magnin while La …
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Reservation-booking site OpenTable just announced its picks for the best restaurants in America for 2016. To compile the ranking, OpenTable combed through 10 million reviews for restaurants that are available for booking on its site, which included more than 24,000 restaurants in all 50 states and Washington, DC. Only restaurants with a minimum qualifying number …
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A new concept could bring a floating gym to the waters of Paris. The Human Powered Gym is a transportation concept by Carlo Ratti Associati aiming to portray how human energy has the potential to power vehicles in the future. The 65-foot floating gym would be powered only by its occupants, and could travel up …
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Unless you’re fortunate enough to be flying in a first class suite, air travel can often be a stressful and exhausting experience. However, for those of us who can’t afford a luxurious upgrade, there are a few basic etiquette rules that can improve the comfort of your journey. Follow them, and your next flight might …
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In the wake of Fidel Castro’s death this week, tourists who are currently in Cuba and those who have booked flights in the coming week will find themselves in the middle of a nine-day national mourning period. Though in other cities people took to the streets to celebrate, in Havana, the usually lively atmosphere is …
Though not everyone is on board with the term “Silicon Beach,” it’s hard to deny that Los Angeles’ tech scene is growing to rival its northern neighbors in Silicon Valley. Communities like Santa Monica, Venice, and West Hollywood — where many startups have set up shop — are known for their proximity to the beach …
Twelve years after Boeing discontinued the 757, the long-time ‘tweener in the company’s lineup is still popular among U.S. airlines. American, Delta, and United all operate large fleets of the airplane. Even though the Renton, Washington-based plane maker booked more than 1,000 orders for the jets over its two decades in production, it was never …
Virgin Atlantic pilot Ian Worthington has over 20 years of experience flying airplanes, and he stopped by Business Insider to explain why people shouldn’t be afraid to fly – it’s actually one of the safest things in the world. Follow BI Video: On Twitter Join the conversation about this story » read more >>> Source …
You can’t check your responsibility for proper travel etiquette at the gate. From who gets the armrest to flying’s unofficial dress code, there are a few rules every guy should know when he travels on an airplane. These aren’t laws — no one’s going to put you in jail for violating armrest etiquette. But if …
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We all have annoying habits, and travel tends to bring out the worst in people. If you have any sympathy for your flight attendants, who, day in and day out, are privy to some of the most extreme human behavior, you’d make an effort to avoid them. The first step is knowing just what you’re …
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No matter how many air miles you have under your belt, flying can be stressful and exhausting. These 27 helpful hacks will ease the stresses of airborne travel, and teach even the most seasoned jetsetter a thing or two. SEE ALSO: 25 hacks that will help you get through the airport as quickly and easily …
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From experiencing the thrill of adventure to taking amazing vacations at little or no cost, there are a lot of unique perks to being a flight attendant. But the job comes with its challenges as well. Delays and flight cancellations, 4 a.m. wake-up calls and sporadic hours, weekends and holidays spent working, and long work …
The modern business traveler needs to be both organized and super tech savvy for maximum productivity and efficiency gains. From choosing the right place to stay to packing smartly and being switched on at the airport, the most experienced business travelers never miss a trick. Booking.com for Business suggests some of the best travel hacks …
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