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Re: Trains in Cuba
Great question...and possibly not an easy clear answer. Cuba's trains have generally been in poor shape in recent years as older equipment has run down and spares not available. However, according to Mark Smith (The Man in Seat 61), that's changing with the arrival of a fleet of new Chinese-built locomotives. On his site ( Seat61.com ) he has an extensive update of recent changes in schedules, routes and locations (that's important because Havana's main station is closed for a 3-year...
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Re: New York Taxis Debut App to Compete with Uber
Anything that pushes back at Uber is generally fine with me, but there are a few side issues here...starting with the "aging taxi fleet," which is actually newer than it's been in many years. The NV2000 boondoggle (and that's what it is) started with the previous mayor, Bloomberg, who decided that all owners should be forced to use the same cab..and then chose the NV2000, which does not, and cannot, meet ADA standards. For it to be wheelchair accessible requires an aftermarket conversion...
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Re: Air and cruise lines: Out of parking space?
I just remembered that in the Carquinez Straits off San Francisco Bay for decades one could see the Navy's mothballed fleet tied up many abreast. So I imagine it could be done now.
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Re: Air and cruise lines: Out of parking space?
We have a 'ghost fleet' of cargo ships up the Hudson a way, too, but I suspect that the cruise lines aren't ready yet to think about real mothballing...
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Re: Emirates places huge Jet order
Always interesting how airlines are compared for size (most passengers? most routes? most planes?). That's the case here, because actually Emirates doesn't have the largest fleet, but does have the most wide-body planes; it's nearly the only type they fly. But in overall numbers, they don't even make the Wikipedia top 19 list here: Incidentally, the Bloomberg article says those planes are going into service in the year ending March 2017 (that is, in the next 12-13 months). If that's...
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Re: When the Going Gets Rough, the Tough Go Sailing
We wore our full foulies (foul weather gear) and PFDs (personal flotation devices - life jackets). This was on a day when the America's Cup race was cancelled due to conditions. Our fleet can report that neither boat nor crew were lost. " Semper Paratus "
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Delta joins the mixed fleets with big Airbus order
The days of all-Boeing domestic fleets seem over as Delta joins American and United in mixing Airbus into its fleet. In Delta's case, this is reflected in a new nearly $15 billion order for 50 A350 and A330neo widebody planes. The A350 is Airbus's...
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Cruising through the holidays
Every year thousands of passengers find out warm tropical breezes and Christmas festivities mix well aboard a Princess Cruise Line ship. “We install more than 347 Christmas trees fleet wide. Each vessel has a showcase tree in...
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Gulf rivals show off new fleets
It's sort of Fleet Week in the air this week...Qatar Airways took possession of the first Airbus A350 delivered to anyone and plans to put it in service Jan 15 on a Doha-Frankfurt route, followed by Doha-NY as more planes are delivered. MORE...
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Air India uses 787's to the Max
After a bumpy roll-out, the Boeing 787 is gaining acceptance with some carriers and their passengers. Air India uses its fleet of 787s more heavily than most carriers because the cost of operating the plane 30% less than the rest of its fleet....
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Hardy's Monument at Black Down
Standing high above the Dorset coast, overlooking the town of Weymouth and the isle of Portland is "Hardy's Monument" built in 1845 on the highest point of Black Down. Sculpted in famous Portland stone from nearby quarries (as was St. Paul's Cathedral...
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Hardy's Monument at Black Down
Standing high above the Dorset coast, overlooking the town of Weymouth and the isle of Portland is "Hardy's Monument" built in 1845 on the highest point of Black Down. Sculpted in famous Portland stone from nearby quarries (as was St. Paul's Cathedral...
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San Juan's El Morro: Layers of Stone, Layers of History (Where Gumbo Was, #84)
El Morro, the giant fortification that's guarded San Juan Harbor for nearly 500 years, is the sight we saw before we saw it. Its image is everywhere when you do online research for a trip to Puerto Rico; its "garitas"—small domed...
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The Empire Strikes Back: Carnival's new super-ship
Carnival may be the biggest operator in the cruise world (Carnival, Holland-America, Cunard, Costa and more) but it's had an image problem in the past few years, and rival Princess and Norwegian have been giving them a real run. Now Carnival's...
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SQUEEEZE, Please! United pushes in more seats
United Airlines has almost completed its installation of new seats throughout its fleet; the new slimline seats are also set closer together (as close as 30" pitch in some planes) and give United the equivalent of 14 more planes worth of space,...
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Hello Kitty is top draw for Taiwan-based EVA airline
Imagine a fleet of jetliners covered with Hello Kitty characters. Imagine interior fixtures with the same theme, and crew as well. Imagine a boutique at the airport and inflight with Hello Kitty-themed products. Imagine that Taiwan-based EVA airlines...
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Thomas Cook celebrates 150 years on the road
Thomas Cook and Sons, widely regarded as the world's first real travel agency, opened its doors just 150 years ago, in Fleet Street, London. Cook himself was a 20-year veteran of leading groups on tours. The Telegraph (UK) has an...
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More Merger News: AA to get"single certificate" next week
The Federal Aviation Administration is allowing the merged American/USAir to take the next step on its merger path; it announced Monday that it will issue the "single operating certificate (SOC)" that will remove the last barriers to the company...
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MSC stre-e-e-e-tches its fleet with new midsection
If the headline is a bit puzzling, the concept is a bit amazing. MSC Cruises, having decided that some of its ships were smaller than optimal, decided to stretch them out. It's now halfway through a 4-ship refit that involves slicing the liners in...
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Avianca firms up order for 100 Airbus aircraft
In the largest order ever placed from Latin America, Columbia's Avianca airline committed to the purchase of 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft. Avianca has flow Airbus aircraft for some time, and with this order expands its fleet of...
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United "right-sizes" its fleet; who's next?
United Airlines has just announced a whole bunch of swaps and changes in its fleet, based on changed priorities and preferences. Among the key changes: more wide-body domestic service, swapping some 787 orders for 777s, and phasing out the 50-seaters...
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Air Europa buys 22 new 787s
Air Europa, a private Spanish air carrier, has submitted a purchase order to Boeing for a total of 22 of its popular 787 aircraft, replacements for its aging Airbus 330 fleet. The rollout of the aircraft will occur over the next several...
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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, April 10, 2015: A glance down the Jurassic coast
Heading west along the Jurassic coast road from Weymouth, Dorset, the road rises steeply up the hill which rises above the Tropical Gardens at Abbotsbury. Stopping for a moment to look back, there is a breathtaking view that encompasses much of Lyme...
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Viking: How to have snow on your summer cruise
Every year the cruise-ship companies find new ways to amuse and refresh passengers—mini-amusement parks, sky-diving, Broadway shows and more—but now Viking has trumped the others by adding snow to its new ocean cruisers, starting with...
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Fort Barrancas Has it All: Cannons, Gun Turrets,Tunnels and Great Views
Fort Barrancas is located within the Naval Air Station in Pensacola. You have to show your drivers license, or other ID, to enter the base. It sits on the barranca ,or bluff, overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay. This National Historic Landmark...
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Ryanair on Alitalia: 'we want it and want it whole'
Ryanair moves toward a binding bid on the bankrupt carrier that would keep it flying whole and under its own name.
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October 12, 2017: Disneyland Monorail System, California
Ottoman has a look at the pioneering transportation system of Disneyland.
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Stockholm gets hybrid electric bikes
Stockholm will upgrade its bike rental system with new electric-option equipment and many more bikes.
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Britain's Monarch Airlines folds, stranding thousands
A large British package-tour carrier is bankrupt, leaving 110,000 travelers to be brought home by government-chartered flights.
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JetBlue: More space for bags, less for knees
JetBlue's starting a 3-year cabin renovation that will add more overhead space, but reduce legroom to add more seats.
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New airport kiosks know where they're needed
Star Wars, meet the airport. Sita Labs intelligent kiosks can not only check you in and take your bags—they know where to go to greet you.
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New York's Circle Line gets new boats
New York's iconic boat ride gets a pair of updated boats, with more to come.
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Delta's first A350 arriving soon
Delta is the U.S. launch customer for the A350-900, which will be replacing the airline's older 747-400s.
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Norway getting an all-electric fjord ferry
Norway, a world leader in electric transportation, is taking another step with an all-electric ferry to link towns along its fjords.
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Apr. 16, 2017: Back to the Future in Naples
No Deloreans here, but PHeymont spotted quite a fleet of iconic small cars of the past in a Naples shop window.
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Viking sets big expansion for ocean cruises
Viking has ordered two more ships, with an option for another two, which could bring its fleet up to 10 ocean cruisers.
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It's getting safer in cruise-ship (pool) waters
Norwegian Cruise Line joins the list of cruise lines that are providing full-time pro lifeguards for their pools.
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey: Budapest to Kiev
Do you love unusual train journeys as much as Wilbur does? Check out this fascinating adventure through eastern Europe.
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AA's new slogan? "LESS Room in Coach"
AA's new 737MAX planes will clip economy passengers' legroom to make room for 10 more seats.
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Oslo plans big-scale driverless-bus test
Oslo is moving toward a large-scale live test of small driverless buses, starting early next year.
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Airlines adjust wide-body fleet plans
Delta and United shift their fleet mix and cut back on wide-bodies as competition increases
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Disney ups its new-ship order
Disney adds a third new ship to its under-construction queue in a near-doubling of its cruise fleet
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Eastern European Rail Odyssey: Gdansk to Vilnius
Wilbur's Eastern European train journey continues, with travels through Gdansk, Kaliningrad, Minsk and Vilnius.
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Oro Tairona Museum, Santa Marta, Colombia
In Santa Marta, a fairly small museum navigates the fairly large tasks of the area's history and its prehistory.
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Alaska decides: Drop Virgin name, keep Virgin spirit
Alaska Airlines, which acquired Virgin America last year, will drop the Virgin name but make some changes to keep the Virgin spirit.
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5 Top Destinations to Check Out When Visiting Sydney
Sydney is the oldest and biggest city of Australia. It lies in between the intermingling of land and sea. In 1788, commander of the First Fleet Captain Arthur Phillip established the first British colony in Sydney Cove of Australia. Tourists can no visit Sydney's fabled history in the narrow cobbled laneways and historic buildings surrounding the area. After booking your flight and choosing the best hotel such as Four Seasons and Holiday Inn accommodation , it is time to explore the various...
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Cunard to crown a new Queen
Cunard's fleet will grow with a new, and as-yet-unnamed Queen entering service in 2022.
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Viking River Cruises expands again
Viking's European river fleet never seems to stop growing; seven more ships will join the fleet in 2019, about a 10% increase.
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Southwest says 'Aloha' to Hawaii
Southwest, last U.S. major airline with no Hawaii service, plans to enter the market with its new 737MAX planes.
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Royal Caribbean adds lifeguards to pools
Royal Caribbean becomes the first major cruise operator to hire full-time lifeguards for its pools.