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Boom Supersonic just flew its test jet for the first time as it races to build the world's new speediest airliner — meet 'baby boom'
A Colorado startup's vision of the next supersonic passenger airliner is a Mach 1.7 jet called...
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Cruises are heading to different ports because of the Baltimore bridge collapse, and Carnival says it's only taking a little loss
The company rerouted Baltimore ships to Norfolk, Virginia.
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Insiders still have no idea what's going to happen to Russian oligarchs' seized superyachts
Russian oligarchs' superyachts seized as part of sanctions resulting from Russia's Ukraine invasion remain in limbo....
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Qantas pilots landed a plane with just one working engine, and the airline says it was safe to do so
The Qantas pilots turned off one of the engines manually to make an emergency landing in...
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Malaysia's $100 billion ghost town really wants to draw in tourists. It's not working.
Forest City, a $100 billion luxury development in Malaysia, is banking on tourism to shed its...
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Cruise lines' private islands are having a renaissance. These are the 3 reasons they need it now more than ever before.
Travelers love cruise-run private islands. These destinations are becoming more important as popular ports increasingly restrict...
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United Airlines now allows frequent flyers to pool miles with 4 other people in a joint account
One of the United MileagePlus members has to be over the age of 18. They can...
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These are the biggest and most expensive boats at 2024's Palm Beach yacht show
The Palm Beach International Boat Show, where the rich can find their next multimillion-dollar toy, kicks...
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Qatar Airways is designing new premium cabins, including an evolved Q-Suite '2.0,' business, and first class on the upcoming Boeing 777X
The new '2.0' cabin is a follow-up to Qatar's already award-winning QSuite, which is considered one...
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The pilot seat could have caused a Boeing 787 to suddenly drop midair. It wouldn't be the first time a similarly bizarre event happened to a widebody aircraft.
Ten years ago, a modified Airbus A330 military aircraft plummeted 4,400 feet when a camera got...
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I grew up trying to win my parents' approval. I ended up getting a Ph.D., but it was solo travel that changed my life.
Angela said she felt tied down by expectations to get married, and solo travel felt freeing....
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I took a daytime flight for the first time from New York to London — instead of a red-eye. A morning departure is easily the better option to battle jet lag.
I took a daytime flight from New York to London. I usually opt for a red-eye...
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AirAsia's CEO says he doesn't regret posting his shirtless photo on LinkedIn as he got a lot of publicity from it
Tony Fernandes said he posted the topless photo of himself on LinkedIn to show AirAsia's flexible...
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Oceania wants travelers to live on its new luxury cruise ship for 6 months while it sails to 43 countries. A trip starts at $60K — see what it'll be like.
Oceania's 2026 world cruise is set to sail to 101 destinations, including 81 UNESCO World Heritage...
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I couldn't afford to buy a home in the US — so I invested in 5 in Europe instead
Amy Beihl didn't want to sacrifice travel to own a home, so she bought a share...
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I flew on British Airways' Club Suite from New York to London. It's a huge improvement from the carrier's old and cramped business class seat.
British Airways has retrofitted most of its Boeing 777 aircraft with its new Club Suite business...
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A revived luxury cruise line wants you to spend 4 ½ months at sea sailing to 27 countries for $84,000
In February, Crystal's first world cruise since its relaunch departed San Diego, California on a 125-night...
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Ryanair once deleted a viral tweet about Prince William after Kensington Palace complained, says ex-head of social
Michael Corcoran, Ryanair's former head of social, said the airline took down a tweet about the...
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I flew on Finnair's Airbus A350 between New York and Helsinki in economy. It's now one of my go-to airlines for crossing the Atlantic.
I was not expecting to be so comfortable on Finnair, but the upgraded economy product offered...
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Holland America wants travelers to live on a cruise ship for 4 ½ months while it sails to 39 countries on all 7 continents — see what it'll be like
Holland America's 2026 world cruise is scheduled for 47 ports in 39 countries, the latest addition...
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Air India is rebranding after years of decline. Here are the biggest changes, from updated uniforms to swanky new Airbus A350s.
Air India is undergoing a total rebrand after years of decline, and it's taking notes from...
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A bikepacker who's been on the road for 8 years says he's turned his lifestyle into a business that covers his costs — here's how.
Tristan Ridley has been bikepacking the world since 2015 and dealing with road accidents, petty criminals,...
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She's been on over 40 cruises and says AirTags are now a must-have for her travels
Alie Hubers wrote that she first brought an AirTag on a 12-night European cruise in 2022.
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A United flight was diverted after passengers spotted that parts of the plane wing were chipped
"I was just going to pray that we made it to the other side of the...