A Norwegian Air Boeing 737MAX was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Iran on Friday due to a technical malfunction. The two-month-old jet landed safely in Shiraz, Iran. The 189 passengers and crew on board were transported to a hotel near the airport. A relief Boeing 737-800 was dispatched from Norway along with a …
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The founder of JetBlue reveals the crucial business advice he would give to his 25-year-old self (JBLU)
David Neeleman is one of the most successful airline entrepreneurs in the world. He’s the founder of JetBlue and Azul as well as a cofounder of Morris Air and WestJet. He’s also a co-owner of TAP Air Portugal. Neeleman cofounded Morris Air in 1984, at the age of 25. The airline boss shared with Business …
AmEx Platinum cardholders can potentially get the $200 airline fee credit twice in their first year — here’s how
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. The Platinum Card® from American Express offers up to $200 in annual airline credits. Because the credits are tied to the calendar year — not your card membership year — it’s possible …
Tourists are flooding Asian cities, and 15 of their favorite hotspots now rank among the most-visited in the world
Fifteen of the 20 most popular cities in the world for tourists are in Asia. That’s according to Euromonitor International’s annual list of the biggest cities for international tourism released last week. The cities were spread out over several countries, including China, India, Thailand, Japan, and Turkey. Asian cities are dominating the global tourism scene. …
The best steering wheel covers 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. Steering wheel covers transform a part of your vehicle that you touch constantly, so you’ll get a lot of use out of the right cover. The Wheelskins Genuine …
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14 of the coolest castles you can rent for vacation around the world, from the Italian countryside to the outskirts of Los Angeles
Castle rental demand is on the rise for vacations, according to HomeAway’s 2019 trend report. We teamed up with HomeAway to find some of the coolest castle rentals around the world, ranging from $717 to $3,165 a night. From historic French chateaus and medieval Scottish castles to modern Jamaican villas, you can vacation like royalty …
The best mirrorless cameras 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. Mirrorless cameras may be smaller than DSLRs, but they give you many of the same benefits, including great image quality, fast performance levels, and versatility in interchangeable lenses. …
Inside the Titanic II, a close replica of the 1912 Titanic cruise liner that could set sail in 2022
An Australian businessman has undertaken a $500 million project building a replica of the ill-fated 1912 Titanic cruise ship. The design of the new vessel, dubbed Titanic ll, will be a close replica of the original, right down to the dimensions, architecture, and the layout of the rooms. The ship will be able to accommodate …
Disappointing photos show what Venice looks like in real life, from extreme overcrowding and devastating floods to pollution from cruise ships
Venice, Italy is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. The city sees between 26 million and 30 million visitors per year. But despite its beauty, the hordes of tourists, devastating floods, and cruise ship pollution may make you think twice about visiting Venice. Venice goes by many nicknames, “The Floating City,” “The …
Boeing just launched a new $400 million 777X private airliner, and it’s a flying mansion that can go halfway around the world (BA)
Boeing Business Jets launched its new BBJ 777X private jet on Monday at the Middle East Business Aviation Association Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The BBJ 777X is the private-jet version of the next-generation Boeing 777X airliner. Boeing unveiled the BBJ 777X with a trio of interior-design concepts from Greenpoint Technologies, Jet Aviation, and …
Every traveler should get this $9 luggage scale before their next international flight
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. International overweight bag fees range from $50 to $200 depending on airline carriers and how much your bag is over the predetermined limit. This $9 digital luggage scale …
New York combined the Amazon logo and its iconic ‘I Love New York’ slogan, and the original designer doesn’t think it looks good (AMZN)
New York state revealed its bid for Amazon’s HQ2 office earlier this week. The first page includes the iconic “I Love New York” logo, only with Amazon’s arrow logo in place of the heart. “In this particular case, the Amazon logo is not very harmonious with the rest of the logo,” the logo’s original designer …
The top 10 trips Americans wanted to take in 2018, according to Google
Google recently released its “Year in Search” for 2018, which highlights people, topics, events, and places that made up the year’s top searches. We looked at the top 10 results for the search query, “Trip to…” to see which travel destinations interested people most throughout the year. Paris, New Orleans, and Iceland were some of …
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Delta has banned all emotional support animals on long flights (DAL)
Delta Air Lines announced on Monday that certain emotional support and service animals have been banned from flying on board its airline. Emotional support animals have been banned on flights lasting longer than eight hours. In addition, all emotional support and service animals that are less than four months of age have been banned on …
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I’m leaving my husband and kids in economy and flying business class to Italy — here’s why
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. One-way economy flights to Europe run 30,000 miles with the American AAdvantage program during peak travel times. One-way economy flights to Europe with the Air France/Flying Blue program …
A walk through Dubai’s supercity of futuristic skyscrapers made me uneasy for any city that mimics its rapid development
The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates is known for its extravagant, newly built landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, the Palm Jumeirah, and the Dubai Mall. In just over two decades, the city has skyrocketed from a desert backwater port to a thriving metropolis with the third-most skyscrapers in the world. While the …
More than 1,000 flights were canceled in North Carolina after an intense snowstorm
Over 1,000 flights were canceled in North Carolina on Sunday after a snowstorm hit the southeast United States, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware. At Charlotte Douglas International Airport, 1,133 flights to or from the airport were canceled on Sunday, over 75% of the scheduled inbound and outbound flights. At Raleigh-Durham International Airport, 244 total …
3 reasons TSA PreCheck isn’t worth your money
TSA PreCheck was designed to speed up and simplify the security process for passengers who undergo a background check and pay an $85 fee for five years of coverage. The TSA has said that most PreCheck passengers wait less than five minutes in security lines, but a survey of multiple domestic airports found the average …
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27 stunning photos of the neighborhood that puts on the best Christmas-light displays in America
The neighborhood of Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, New York, puts on a Christmas light display every year. It has become a tourist attraction, with guided tours and buses. The suburban Brooklyn neighborhood of Dyker Heights is a quiet and friendly area year-round – that is, until the holidays start. That’s when the neighborhood is flooded …
The 12 cities in North America that attracted the most tourists from around the world
The list of the 100 most visited cities in the world includes 12 cities in North America. Cities like Las Vegas, Vancouver, and Mexico City attracted millions of tourists each in 2018. But North America had many fewer tourists than European and Asian cities, the report revealed. Euromonitor International released its annual list of the …
The 10 wildest cruise ship stories of 2018
Going on a cruise is supposed to be relaxing and rewarding, but sometimes things go wrong. According to a Cruise Industry Overview published by The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), 27.2 million people were forecasted to sail the seas in 2018 on FCCA and Cruise Lines International Associate (CLIA) member cruise lines. With that many people …
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You can transfer your Capital One miles to 14 airline frequent flyer programs as of today
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Starting today, Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card holders can transfer their miles to 14 different airline partners. Capital One announced the transfer feature last month, but did not share an effective …
Capital One’s Spark Miles card is offering up to 200,000 bonus miles right now — that could be worth $3,000 toward free travel
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 offers a slate of great rewards cards, and business owners are not left out of the mix. If you act soon and can meet some hefty spending requirements, you can …
I roped my parents into pursuing travel rewards — here’s why more baby boomers should do the same
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Pursuing travel rewards makes the most sense for people with great credit and a debt-free lifestyle. Many people from the baby boomer generation meet both those criteria. Travel rewards make it possible …
I flew out of the most hated airport in the US — and I was shocked at how much better it’s become in less than a year
New York’s LaGuardia Airport has a reputation for being one of the worst airports in the US. I reviewed my experience flying out of Terminal B in December 2017 and found it to be dirty, cramped, and poorly lit. I flew out of the terminal again in November and noticed improvements. In its current state, …
The 31 most popular cities in the world for travelers
The list of the most visited cities in the world was released this week by market-research firm Euromonitor International. New York City saw more than 13 million international tourists last year, but it only finished No. 8 on the global list. Asian cities dominated the top 10, with one city attracting nearly 28 million international …
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Millions of tourists flock to Bangkok every year, and now a resort 2 hours outside the city has been named the world’s ‘best private villa’ for $150,000 a week
The Resort Villa in Thailand offers guests private access to a 150,0000-square-foot property that includes seven villas and a full-time staff of 60 people. The resort was recently dubbed “the world’s best private villa” by the Boutique Hotel Awards. The property is two hours outside of Bangkok — the biggest international tourist destination in the …