Aeroflot announced on Monday that it will offer victims who died during the emergency landing and subsequent fire on Flight SU1492 up to $76,584 in compensation. The Russian airline issued a statement in which it also announced that passengers who were not injured will receive $15,317, while those who required hospitalization will get $30,634. Visit …
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13 of the weirdest things you can buy at US airports
Traveling can be stressful, not least of all due to having to navigate the airport. But some airports in the United States have amusing, unusual offerings for purchase in their stores, from $1,500 hams to drones to fully functional retro push-button phones. Here are some of the weirdest things you can buy in airports around …
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15 things I learned about hotels and Airbnbs after traveling the world for a year
I spent a year traveling the world as Business Insider’s international correspondent. In that time, I stayed in nearly 100 hotels and Airbnbs that ran the range from ultra-budget to mid-tier to luxury. Some of the most important things I’ve learned include checking the electric kettle when you enter a hotel room, always asking for …
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Cruise ship workers reveal the 7 most annoying things passengers do
Business Insider spoke with 39 current and former cruise ship employees, many of whom said nearly all passengers are pleasant. But that’s not always the case. Some passengers have irritating tendencies, like practicing bad hygiene or failing to listen to safety drills. Seven current or former cruise ship workers described to us the most annoying …
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You can eat a 3-course dinner 100ft in the sky above London for $250 — here’s what it’s like
You can now eat dinner 100ft in the sky above London. London in the Sky offers a one-hour, three-course dinner with wine for £199 ($259). I went to the press launch and strapped into a harness to see what it was like. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. If you’re bored of conventional restaurants, …
A Boeing 737 traveling from Guantanamo Bay slid off a runway in Jacksonville and went into shallow water with 136 passengers on board
A Boeing 737 skidded off of a runway and into the St. Johns River, in Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday night at roughly 9:40 p.m. local time. The plane was arriving at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville. There were 136 on board, and according to Reuters, there were no fatalities. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for …
7 essential pieces of avalanche safety gear you should always have and know how to use before going up a snowy mountain
Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. It might be spring where you are but for some, it’s still a winter wonderland with …
I flew business class on Air France’s Airbus A380, the world’s biggest passenger jet, and the experience is what I imagine the golden age of air travel was like
Flying in business class on Air France‘s Airbus A380 from New York to Paris round-trip was a treat. The airline only has five superjumbo jets in operation, and Airbus recently announced it was ceasing production on making any more new ones. Travel junkies laud the A380 for how quiet it is. I couldn’t believe how …
You can now fly from London to Paris on a private jet for less than $850, fine dining and Champagne included
An on-demand private jet charter company has launched fixed prices for summer between some of Europe’s most popular destinations. PrivateFly’s new rates are 30-50% cheaper than usual. This means you could fly from London to Paris for as little as £650 ($845), provided you go with five others friends or family members. Meanwhile, Business Class …
Southwest Airlines is offering 60,000 points on new credit cards right now that can be put toward a Companion Pass, one of the most valuable perks you can get
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Southwest is offering increased sign-up bonuses on its three personal credit cards: the Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card as well as the Southwest Rapid Rewards …
The best compasses you can buy
Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. If you love to hike and go off the grid, you need a great compass. The …
15 things I learned about air travel after traveling the world for a year
I’ve taken more than 30 flights in 20 countries since March 2018. Traveling for so long has led to lots of mistakes and realizations about how to make every flight better. Some of my most important tips include carrying petroleum jelly to mitigate dry plane air, choosing flag carrier airlines whenever possible, and using Skyscanner’s …
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I traveled the world for a year and here are the 21 best travel tips I can give you
A year ago, I left New York to travel around the world as Business Insider’s international correspondent. Over that time, I visited over 20 countries and had countless adventures. Traveling for so long has led to lots of mistakes, adventures, and realizations about how to make every trip better. Some of my most important tips …
AmEx cardholders can now use points to bid on discounted first-class seats on luxurious airlines like Etihad and Singapore
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Starting Wednesday, May 1, AmEx cardholders can use their Membership Rewards points to bid on discounted flight upgrades. Under a new partnership with a company called …
A Norwegian Cruise Line employee sexually assaulted an 11-year-old passenger after using a master key to enter her cabin, a lawsuit alleges (NCLH)
A new lawsuit alleges that a Norwegian Cruise Line employee sexually assaulted an 11-year-old passenger. In 2018, a steward on Norwegian‘s Spirit cruise ship entered a passenger’s cabin with a master key after being told not to do so, touching and ultimately sexually assaulting an 11-year-old female passenger, the lawsuit alleges. The passenger was then …
12 culture clashes I had as an American traveling in Africa
A year ago I left New York to travel around the world as Business Insider’s international correspondent. Over that time I visited over 20 countries. I spent the last three months of the trip in Africa, visiting Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania. While each country had its own distinct culture and customs, I experienced …
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The best hiking backpacks you can buy
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The best hydration packs you can buy
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Starting today, JetBlue frequent flyers can transfer miles from their Capital One credit card
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Capital One Venture and Spark Miles users can transfer their miles to JetBlue‘s frequent flyer program starting today. For the month of May, Capital One will …
The best bug sprays and repellents you can buy
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One of the best hotel credit card offers we’ve ever seen is about to end in a matter of hours
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. This is the last chance to earn one of the most rewarding hotel credit card bonuses we’ve ever seen. Until May 1, you can earn up …
JetBlue is selling $44 one-way tickets for two days only (JBLU)
JetBlue launched a two-day fare sale on Tuesday. The sale includes tickets for as low as $44 one way and $88 round trip. All tickets must be booked by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. JetBlue launched a two-day flash sale on Tuesday with one-way tickets available for as little …
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New York City’s iconic Grand Central train station is getting a major tech upgrade
Grand Central Terminal is an iconic, gorgeous, massive train station in the middle of Manhattan. Within Grand Central is a classic departures and arrivals board that hearkens back to a time before digital screens were everywhere. The board is in the process of being replaced by a newer, digitized version. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for …
This $95 water bottle uses UV technology to self-clean and purify your drinking water
Insider Picks writes about products and services to help you navigate when shopping online. Insider Inc. receives a commission from our affiliate partners when you buy through our links, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. Your hand isn’t meant to fit the inside of your reusable water bottle. This makes it …
Your credit card might cover your next flight delay — as long as you have the right one
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. If your flight is delayed, you might be covered by your credit card’s trip delay coverage. The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card offers 2x points on travel …
As time runs out on Marriott’s 100,000-point credit-card offer, the hotel chain is preparing to announce a new way to use those points
Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network if you apply for a credit card, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. As Marriott prepares to end the last limited-time Bonvoy Rewards credit card sign-up bonus, it’s also preparing to announce a new way to use Bonvoy points. …
Boeing’s CEO will be on the first 737 Max flights when the controversial plane returns to service (BA)
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg announced on Monday that he will be on the first flights of the Boeing 737 Max when it returns to service. Muilenburg made the announcement in response to a question at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Chicago. The Boeing CEO says the gesture is a “really important part of showing …