EasyJet pulling seats over crew shortage
EasyJet plans to relieve its crew shortage by reducing the size of cabin crews, a move that requires there be fewer seats.
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Breeze sets first transcon flights
Breeze Airlines is using its new A220s to spread out to transcontinental flights from the East Coast
France tries 'slow trains' against TGVs
France is testing whether old slow trains at cheap prices can build an audience that is unwilling to pay more for speed
Belgium offers 2-for-1 rail tickets
Two can travel as cheaply as one on Belgian trains for the next few months by buying a Duo Ticket.
Dutch Stairs, Amsterdam
PHeymont finds a great small hotel in Amsterdam. The price isn't steep, but the stairs are!
America's gone on a road trip
America is driving again, including sharp increases in leisure driving, and miles driven are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.
Italy capping cost of sunbathing
Italy's proposed new beach rules aim to guarantee a free or reasonably-priced 'place in the sun' for everyone.
Does your suitcase need a diet?
Frontier joins Spirit and Allegiant in lowering what 'overweight' means and charging high fees for overweight bags.
Allegiant Boeing buy: shifting plans
Allegiant, which has relied heavily on buying and leasing used planes, and on being an all-Airbus carrier, is making a major investment in the 737 Max
U.S. National Parks set free days
Five days of free admission in America's National Parks, an annual tradition
Could Ikea's tiny room work for travelers?
A tiny apartment in Tokyo, designed as a promotion for Ikea's furniture, may herald a new source of Airbnb spaces as well.
Flixbus taking over Greyhound
America's most famous bus company will now be operated by one of its fastest-growing, Germany's FlixBus
Now, an airport lounge for no-frills flyers
Budget carrier EasyJet is going into the airport lounge business as well, and yes, it's an add-on cost to pay.
Ryanair banning flyers over refunds
Ryanair is trying to claw back credit-card refunds given to passengers who were not allowed to fly under pandemic rules.
Low-cost carriers to get more Newark slots
Slots left behind when Southwest moved will be reallocated to a budget carrier in hopes of lower fare options at Newark Liberty