Adventurous travelers seeking beauty and budget thrills should look no further than Guatemala: a friendly country that remains largely unexplored by many Americans, but can be reached in as little as six hours from Denver. A question I fielded several times before my late February trip: Why Guatemala? My partner and I have made a … Read more
If you’ve got a bike, there’s a good chance it’s set up with a derailleur at the rear and a bunch of gears to help you cycle more efficiently. And while that derailleur might be controlled by cables, hydraulics or even electronics, it’s usually down to you to set it in the right place. However, … Read more
WestJet chief executive officer Alexis von Hoensbroech apologized Thursday for incidents where the airline failed to accommodate people living with disabilities, saying he hopes to improve travel accessibility. “To our guests who didn’t have a good travel experience with us, we are sincerely sorry, and we are committed in doing better,” von Hoensbroech said during a House of Commons transport committee … Read more
Lawmakers took Air Canada’s CEO to task on Monday over “shocking” and “scandalous” failures to accommodate passengers living with disabilities. At a House of Commons committee hearing on services for Canadians with disabilities, chief executive Michael Rousseau faced a barrage of questions over reports of passenger mistreatment during the past year. Vice-chair Tracy Gray cited … Read more
In a turn of events that sounds like a scene from a blockbuster movie, Hollywood actress Jessica Biel found herself stranded on a plane due to extreme weather conditions. ALSO READ: Kate Moss and look-alike daughter Lila stun at Paris fashion show JESSICA BIEL STRANDED The 41-year-old star, known for her roles in ‘The Sinner’ … Read more
A fuming passenger slapped a pilot back into the cockpit as his flight was delayed for 13 hours over dense fog. The incident happened Sunday aboard an IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Goa, India. Footage shows fellow passengers watching in horror as the man charges at the front of the plane and attacks the … Read more
”IT WAS A MIRACLE” The cabin of the passenger jet began quickly filling with smoke while some anxious passengers ran up and down the aisles and others clung to shrieking children. “Please get me out of here,” one woman shouted in a video shared with Reuters from inside the plane. “Why don’t you just open … Read more
Airbus Sold Only One (1) Of Its Worst-Selling Planes This Year Uganda Airlines is in the exclusive club of having two A330-800neo planesPhoto: Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua (Getty Images) World’s First All-Electric Passenger Plane The Airbus A330-800neo is the European aircraft manufacturer’s worst-selling plane. Only a single order was placed for the mid-size long-haul jet this year. … Read more
