Qatar shifting big fleet to 777x
Qatar Airways moves to replace its 777s with the larger and more economical 777x over two years.
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Will Uncle Sam sit in the middle?
American Airlines pilots join others to ask the government to buy middle seats and keep them empty for social distance.
Segway shuts shop with no segue
Segway's Chinese parent company is discontinuing production as sales fall and small electric scooters fill its niche.
Lufthansa, AF/KLM rescued, some partners maybe not
Lufthansa gets approval for a bailout, with conditions attached.
Rail bargain: Scenic France to Spain for €1
A real-deal long-distance scenic ride for not very much...
Japan: Commuters on the Grapevine
An unusual partnership between grape farmers and Japan Railways gives Shiojiri a most unusual station.
JetBlue bets on continued uptick
JetBlue appears to be betting that the summer uptick in demand will extend into the fall.
U.S. river cruising returns
American Cruise Lines returns to the rivers with small ships and new precautions.
Dubai's over-the-top resort to open
Dubai's miniature world of hotels and resorts is close to opening its first sections.
Italy protects shrinking glacier with tarps
An Italian glacier gets a summer cover to keep it from shrinking faster.
Tired of staying in? Private island for rent...
A millionaire's paradise—a private island in Portland, Maine—is up for rent to millionaires who just want to get away from it all.
Slovenia's Top Chefs get Michelin Stars
Six restaurants honored with the country's first Michelin stars are part of a new emphasis on local gastronomy.
Balloon to offer 'cut-rate space travel'
Fancy a cheap trip into space? Space Perspective has a ride for you.
Royal Caribbean swaps Ravenna for Venice
After months without the huge cruise ships that have sparked demonstrations, some announce they will not return.
Super-TGV plan proposed for Europe
A research institute has proposed a vast new network of ultra-speed trains to aid in economic recovery and environmental improvement.