(CNN) — It was once the all-conquering superjumbo, but today it’s more likely to be viewed as a white elephant. As the latest nail in the coffin for the world’s largest passenger airliner, Qatar Airways has confirmed it will be retiring half of its fleet of 10 Airbus A380s, which have already been grounded since
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While interest in getting vaccinated for Covid-19 might vary, the desire to travel largely does not. A study released by Hilton last October indicated that 95% of Americans miss traveling. But those who either can’t or won’t take a Covid vaccination may find themselves shut out of some routine travel experiences, such as flying, cruising
(CNN) — For more than eight years, the world sailing speed record has remained unbroken. In November 2012, Australian Paul Larsen reached 65.45 knots (or 121 kilometers per hour/75 mph) in his Vesta Sailrocket 2 in South Atlantic waters off the coast of Namibia. However, two rival teams, one in France and one in Switzerland,
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writer visited these hotels prior to the pandemic. Although the majority of new hotels to have popped up on Tenerife in recent years have been of the five-star variety, the island still offers a swarm
Amazon meal kits. Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images Getty Images Amazon has banned the use of certain chemicals in its Amazon Kitchen brand products and food packaging. The company’s decision to exclude chemicals of concern only affects its private brands for now. The chemicals have been linked to various health problems and other effects, such
(CNN) — For those with the means, a private island in a tropical destination is the ultimate place to isolate from the global pandemic. Among the destinations most well-equipped to capitalize on this desire is the Maldives, which is made up of 1,200 small islands. Though the majority of the Maldives’ resorts are already relatively
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writer visited these hotels prior to the pandemic. Whether you’re after medieval charm, Georgian elegance, Victorian gothic or a mix of all three, the stand-out hotels and guesthouses span the centuries in East Anglia’s historic
Topline Dollar General, Instacart and Trader Joe’s will offer their frontline employees financial incentives to get the Covid-19 vaccine, they announced this week, the first major companies to do so. Clark resident Jen Valencia shops for a customer as she supplements her income working for Instacart … [+] at Acme Market on April 27, 2020
On Tuesday, the CDC announced a new requirement that anyone flying to the US must show a negative COVID-19 test before being allowed entry to the United States. The order takes effect in two weeks, on January 26, 2021. It applies to US citizens as well as foreign travelers. The order requires arriving air passengers
A Delta Air Lines plane lands at Los Angeles International Airport Mario Tama | Getty Images Delta Air Lines halved its cash burn and narrowed its losses in the fourth quarter as the coronavirus pandemic drove the carrier to its worst year ever, the company said Thursday. The Atlanta-based airline posted a net loss of
These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest guidance before travelling. Our writer visited these hotels prior to the pandemic. Compact and easy to navigate, Norwich’s medieval centre with its Norman castle and gothic cathedral is a great pick for a stay which goes easy on the
Natural Light Beer made art history today, unveiling the most expensive piece of art in the world … [+] in an effort to call attention to the rising cost of a college diploma. Josh Sobel In Grand Central Terminal, beer brand Natural Light has just unveiled ‘the most expensive piece of art in the world;’
With record store closing announcements from major chain retailers, U.S. average retail vacancy rate … [+] this year is expected to rise to a seven-year high, hitting cities like New York the hardest. Andria Cheng Coronavirus has led to a record number of U.S. store closings in 2020 and to Manhattan’s retail rents plunging to
Orange County California officials have announced that Disneyland Resort in Anaheim will be converted into a Point-of-Dispersing site for COVID-19 vaccines. “The Disneyland Resort, the largest employer in the heart of Orange County, has stepped up to host the county’s first Super POD site – undertaking a monumental task in our vaccination distribution process,” said
Passengers arrive on a flight from London amid new restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at JFK International Airport in New York, December 21, 2020. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters The U.S. will soon require airline passengers to prove they recently tested negative for Covid-19 before flying to the country, the Centers for
(CNN) — They’re watching you, wherever you walk. They know exactly where you pause, when you slow down and speed up, and they count you in and out of the city. What’s more, they’re tracking your phone, so they can tell exactly how many people from your country or region are in which area, at
We could soon have to travel with not one but two passports. One to prove our identity, and another to prove we have been vaccinated against Covid-19. The idea of ‘vaccine passports’ has been embraced by some countries, like Cyprus, keen to welcome back holidaymakers and business travellers as soon as possible. Yesterday, the Greek Prime
Festive Cranberry and rosemary non-alcoholic cocktail with ice. getty How many of you gave up Dry January while watching armed rioters invade the nation’s capitol last week? Don’t feel bad if you did. Considering the year we’ve just endured and the misguided madness still playing out in American politics, I hear a lot of friends
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY – FEBRUARY 25: White Claw Flavor Collection No. 2 on February 25, 2020 in … [+] Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Christopher Lane/Getty Images for White Claw) Getty Images for White Claw While White Claw and Truly still control the lion’s share of the hard seltzer market, 75% as of
Woman sunbathers sit along a beach in the Gulf emirate of Dubai on July 24, 2020, while behind is seen the Burj al-Arab hotel. After a painful four-month tourism shutdown that ended earlier in July, Dubai is billing itself as a safe destination with the resources to ward off coronavirus. KARIM SAHIB | AFP via