Australian graziers bring new meaning to 'farmstay'
An unlikely outbreak of luxury living has broken out at Australian sheep stations during the pandemic.
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Paris: La Samaritaine returns... sort of
Sixteen years after it abruptly closed, a well-known Paris department store returns, but it's far from its old self.
London: Swimming in the Sky
A seemingly impossible London swimming pool hung between two buildings may be just a harbinger of what could be next.
Is it time for 'Basic Business?'
Airlines are starting to offer 'unbundled' business class seats, but time will tell whether there is a true market for them.
First flight for Boeing's 'Big Max'
Boeing's latest and largest 737 Max has had a successful test flight, but there are open questions whether it will be successful in the market.
Florida cruise decision: double-edged sword
A Federal court ruling give Florida an apparent victory, but may hurt both Alaska and the cruise industry. An appeal is likely.
Now, a 727 with lie-flat and showers
A retired 727 joins a 737 at a South African hotel.
Airbus: Planning to fly with a single pilot?
Airbus and Cathay Pacific are working on a project that might lead to long flights with one pilot at a time.
Waterford: Time for a new Museum
Ireland's first horological museum is off to a timely start in Waterford.
CDC: Cruising's fine if you're vaxxed
If you've completed your vaccinations, CDC says, you're good to go. And if you haven't, stay off the water.
Electric 'Seaglider' could be next-gen ferry
A new concept—a cross of a seaplane, hovercraft and electric motors—is being proposed to offer faster ferry service across the Channel.
Cruise lines' new rule for Florida
With Florida blocking cruise lines from confirming vaccination status, two lines say they will treat passengers as unvaccinated unless they volunteer their vax cards.
Barcelona Beaches: Missing in Action
Barcelona is seriously worried at the shrinkage of its beaches, which has been accelerating.
Around the World in 80 Days, no flights
A UK travel company is offering an updated, and probably safer, version of the Jules Verne fantasy...but still without airplanes.
Ryanair: Pause APD to save airlines
Ryanair's chief asks to have an unpopular passenger tax waived for a few years to help boost the aviation industry.