Flight delayed? Blame the rain
David - Jul 12, 2026
Which causes the most airline delays: 1. snowstorms; or 2. torrential rain downpours. The perhaps surprising answer is No. 2.…
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After final NASA shuttle, what’s next for space travel?
David - Jul 12, 2026
The final shuttle launch last week seemed to mark the end of the US’s thrust into space. But how are…
Site compiles dubious list: most thrilling airports
David - Jul 12, 2026
AirFareWatchDog with the help of an anonymous pilot compiled a list of heart-stopping airports, which includes one where even airport…
Get the picture: OWB meetings are in view these days
David - Jul 12, 2026
Meeting planners are seeing growing popularity for OWBs, which stands for Overwater Bungalows. And one of the most popular places…
American given green light to operate in famous Glacier Bay
David - Jul 12, 2026
American Cruise Lines announced it has been awarded a contract by the Glacier Bay National Park to operate in the…
Measuring how tourism pays off: Start with 12-to-one
David - Jul 12, 2026
When the state of Washington virtually eliminated its budget for attracting tourists, it raised a critical question: how effective are…
Russia’s “rust tubs†slammed after riverboat disaster
Ian Jarrett - Jul 11, 2026
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has demanded checks on all transport services after an overloaded boat sank on the Volga River,…
Chile’s volcano: It’s not finished yet
Ian Jarrett - Jul 11, 2026
Clouds of ash spewing from Chile's Puyehue volcano have grounded flights at airports in Uruguay and Argentina, raising concerns for…
Qantas pilots closer to strike action
Ian Jarrett - Jul 11, 2026
Qantas long-haul pilots have voted for industrial action against the airline for the first time since 1966. More than 90…
Deadly blast in southern Cyprus
Bev - Jul 11, 2026
A blast at a munitions depot on the southern coast of Cyprus has killed 12 people and injured 30. Reports…
100 feared dead after tourist boat sinks
Bev - Jul 11, 2026
A tourist boat has sunk in central Russia with more than 100 people feared dead. At least six deaths are…
Qantas warns of price rises
Bev - Jul 11, 2026
Qantas is warning of price increases if a proposed new carbon tax is introduced in Australia. It said the new…
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