ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Airbus ended production of its A380 double decker plane in 2021. When the pandemic grounded most of the world’s passenger planes, some thought it was the end of the massive jet. But post-pandemic, the A380 superjumbo is experiencing a comeback. CNBC explores … Read more
Here are three that you might find tempting if you are visiting Seoul over Christmas and/or the New Year. 1. Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink Every year towards the end of December, Seoul Plaza, the square in front of Seoul City Hall, in Jung-gu, is transformed into a large open-air ice rink. A government initiative … Read more
Bay Area author Elaine Lee traveled to 69 countries and curated a forum of ideas in her anthologies. Courtesy of Elaine Lee There has been a recent explosion of travel stories from hosts who push borders — ranging from “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” to “Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi” or Stephen Satterfield’s recent series … Read more
Southwest Airlines ranked as the second-best domestic airline, according to Bounce’s 2023 Airline Index. Aaronp/bauer-griffin | Gc Images | Getty Images Southwest Airlines and its pilots’ union have reached a new preliminary labor agreement, ending months of tense negotiations. Southwest is the last of the largest U.S. airlines to strike a deal that is set … Read more
As at any other time of the year, during the festive period airport security officials have one priority – elf and safety. So passengers packing presents should be mindful that some Christmas items could cause delays – especially if pre-wrapped – or will be confiscated. To ensure that all presents make it to the Christmas … Read more
When chef Michael Diaz de Leon took over Bruto in 2020, he was handed “four walls, a hearth oven and a couple of induction burners,” he said. Three years later, Diaz de Leon has transformed Bruto into a Michelin-starred restaurant with a Michelin sustainability award and a 2023 James Beard nomination. “No one really understands … Read more
The Airbus A380 made its first commercial flight in 2007. When it debuted, it overtook the long-reigning Boeing 747 as the world’s biggest passenger plane. It has four engines and is a full double-decker that can carry more than 800 people depending on an airline’s cabin layout. The plane’s large number of seats was seen … Read more
A volcano erupted in Iceland Monday night around 10:17 p.m., about two miles from the fishing village of Grindavík. Cameras captured the moment the lava broke through the ground. Byrjunin á eldgosinu á vefmyndavél RÚV yfir Grindavík 0:13 pic.twitter.com/Jx3icbxuxx — Birkir (@birkirh) December 18, 2023 Police have declared a state of emergency as lava flowed … Read more
Prepare to free up next year’s calendar, because Time Out has ranked the 24 best things to do in the world in 2024. The list was compiled by Time Out’s global team of editors and contributors and published with a cry of ‘forget saving money… get out more and do more stuff’. The guide added: … Read more
It’s been a stellar year for the travel industry, according to Morning Consult. The market research company, in a new report entitled “2023 Holiday Travel Trends,” summarized the year by stating: “leisure volume soared, airplanes were packed, and hotel bookings were high.” But heading into the year-end peak travel season, consumers are showing increased price … Read more
