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Azul Brazilian Airlines to start Flying to Ft. Lauderdale & Orlando .

Travel Rob ·
The budget Brazilian Airline Azul got approval for flights between Fort Lauderdale and the Sao Paulo/Campinas area of Brazil by the  U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. Service will begin Dec 2. Azul...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 30, 2014: The Mural on Queen Street

Paul Heymont ·
  Walking with friends on Queen Street in Charleston a few weeks ago, we spotted this large mural on the wall of a building, above a parking lot. It certainly looked familiar if somwhat altered; we recognized it as a take on Renoir's 1881...
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Remember the Alamo? A Unique History Lesson

Samantha ·
Samantha guides us through the scene of the most famous event in Texas history, even if the facts are still under debate.
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JetBlue, TAP: It's all coming together

Paul Heymont ·
A codeshare tie-up between the two airlines has helped TAP keep its trans-Atlantic flights full with U.S. passengers coming from JetBlue cities.
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Moxy is Breeze Airways, waiting for license

Paul Heymont ·
David Neeleman's new U.S. airline reveals its name and moves closer to flying.
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Lufthansa deal for TAP rumored

Paul Heymont ·
The German airline, possibly in partnership with United Airlines, is reported negotiating to take control of Portugal's flag carrier.
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Azul offers "All you can fly" deal for U.S. visitors

Paul Heymont ·
Brazil's Azul Airlines, founded by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, has an unusual promotion: Fly to Brazil on Azul or United, and you can buy a pass to fly all over Brazil for 10 or 21 days. The passes cost $299 and $399.   There's a small catch:...
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TAP Portugal sold to JetBlue founder; new U.S. routes planned

Paul Heymont ·
TAP Air Portugal planes on the runway at Lisbon      Photo: Ist58159-enwiki / Wikimedia   TAP, Portugal's "flag" air carrier has been sold to a joint venture headed by David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue and now owner of Brazil's...
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Sept. 19, 2016: Pêche de Vigne

Paul Heymont ·
The most beautiful peach of all is also a working fruit, serving as a miner's canary for wine growers.
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Jan. 15, 2017: David at the 21C Museum and Hotel

Jonathan L ·
An unusual arts museum and hotel that is part of Louisville's renaissance gets a visit by Jonathan L
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Florentines say 'no' to McD opposite Cathedral

Paul Heymont ·
A proposed McDonald's opposite Florence's famed cathedral has brought a storm of protest and an ironic parody of Michelangelo's David statue.
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June 2, 2019: Piazzale Michelangelo, Florence, Italy

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us to the Piazzale Michelangelo for wonderful sunset views of Florence, Italy
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Can WOW get off the ground again?

Paul Heymont ·
With new owners, a plan for the purple-plane Icelandic carrier to fly again, even as France's second-biggest airline collapses.
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Moxy may fly sooner than planned

Paul Heymont ·
The arrival of new planes at an airline in Brazil may speed up the arrival of America's next airline.
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Boeing's 797 plan: Will it fly?

Paul Heymont ·
A big risk with possible big rewards: Will Boeing move ahead with a middle-market plane that would fit between 737 and 787?
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London: Photographers' Gallery, the Americans.

PortMoresby ·
Until March 30th, the Photographers' Gallery is showing the work of 3 Americans:     David Lynch "I love industry. Pipes. I love fluid and smoke. I love man-made things. I like to see people hard at work, and I like to see sludge and...
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New ties for JetBlue and TAP, as TAP expands

Paul Heymont ·
TAP sets new JFK and Boston routes from Lisbon, and signs up with JetBlue to sell each other's tickets to and from 20 JetBlue destinations.
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January 20, 2016. Remembering Ziggy Stardust

Ian Cook ·
A street art scene brings back fond memories of the talented David Bowie.
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TAP Portugal adds more U.S. cities

Paul Heymont ·
TAP adds Washington and Chicago on its way to a bigger footprint both in North America and in Europe.
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'Tech-focused airline'—will it fly?

Paul Heymont ·
With a successful track record behind him, David Neeleman's 'blue sky' plan deserves some attention.
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TAP stretches its wings to San Francisco

Paul Heymont ·
TAP continues its aggressive expansion into North America, and has plans for two more cities to be announced later.
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A220 makes U.S. debut with Delta

Paul Heymont ·
Delta's long-awaited Airbus A220s have entered service, first in the U.S. for the Canadian-designed and built plane.
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JetBlue founder adds Moxy to A220

Paul Heymont ·
A220 sailes under the Airbus brand are picking up, and include a new start-up headed by JetBlue's founder.
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Re: St. David's Cathedral, Wales. Where Gumbo was #80

GarryRF ·
The name Dewi is most famously borne by the patron saint of Wales, Saint David - Welsh: Dewi Sant, Road sign English and Welsh The other famous Dewi is one of three cartoon ducks. Hewy -Dewi and Louis.
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Re: Florentines say 'no' to McD opposite Cathedral

TravelingCanuck ·
Well done to the people of Florence. I am sure McDonalds can find a location nearby without taking away from a UNESCO site.
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New deals for TAP, Virgin Australia

Paul Heymont ·
Two airlines hard-hit by pandemic shutdowns have new plans for survival.
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Breeze sets sights on 'fly over cities'

Paul Heymont ·
Breeze Airways, a discount startup, has pushed its takeoff until early next year because of the pandemic-induced economic crisis.
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Titus Kaphar and Mexican Muralists: The Plight of the Poor

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L visited two amazing exhibits of art that gives voice to many without one
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A new Breeze in the air soon...

Paul Heymont ·
David Neeleman's newest airline startup is now weeks away from operation with DoT approving an air operator certificate.
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There's a Breeze in the air

Paul Heymont ·
David Neeleman's new airline venture takes off Thursday with a plan to connect underserved smaller cities.
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The Morgan Library and Museum

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes a tour through the Morgan Library and Museum
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New airlines add routes, planes

Paul Heymont ·
Avelo and Breeze, the two newest U.S. mainline carriers have announcements on expansion.
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Breeze Airways builds up its fleet

Paul Heymont ·
The startup airline just added another 20 A220s to its existing order for 60.
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Breeze hints new directions, expansion

Paul Heymont ·
Breeze Airways rolls out its first A220 and talks about premium seats and possible future strategy
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S. America airlines: new mergers and alliances?

Paul Heymont ·
With a bid by Azul to buy LATAM, South America's airline line-up is facing a number of possible shifts.
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Avelo takes off in different direction

Paul Heymont ·
Unlike Breeze, with its long-haul ambitions, Avelo sees itself as a group of small short-haul operations.
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Mackinaw Bridge: Spanning the Straits of Mackinac

Samantha ·
The Mackinaw Bridge is currently the fifth-longest suspension bridge in the world and the longest bridge in the western hemisphere. Samantha shares her visit and some facts.
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Breeze, JetBlue: A little less luxury

Paul Heymont ·
Airlines adjust seating plans for changing times
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JetBlue forges new ties with Brazil's Azul

Paul Heymont ·
A Tale of Three Airlines? Growing links among JetBlue, Azul, TAP, all connected to David Neeleman   JetBlue and Azul, the Brazilian airline run by former JetBlue CEO David Neeleman, are hammering out interline agreements that would let passengers start a trip on one airline and finish on the other on a single itinerary—which means their bags would do the same, without re-checking.
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United, Azul link up for Brazil code shares

Paul Heymont ·
Azul, Brazil's #3 airline is #1 in news these days. The airline, controlled by founder David Neeleman, also the founder of JetBlue, has just inked a major code-share agreement with United Airlines, whose presence in Brazil has been weak compared to its competitors.
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Breeze files trans-Atlantic plans

Paul Heymont ·
Startup carrier Breeze is extending its ambition to international routes
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St. David's Cathedral, Wales. Where Gumbo was #80

DrFumblefinger ·
Gumbo was visiting St. David's Cathedral is one of the oldest and finest churches in all of Wales, well worth a visit!
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Breeze adds more jets and 50th city

Paul Heymont ·
As more A220s arrive, Breeze is squeezing out the smaller Embraer planes it started with
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Start-up airlines headed for profit

Paul Heymont ·
Avelo and Breeze both expect to be profitable this year as they approach their third anniversaries
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