Ask the Captain: Which airports have end-around taxiways? Can pilots be afraid of heights? Posted on October 11, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts Capt. John Cox tackles whether people who are afraid of heights can become pilots and which airports have the new, more efficient end-around taxiways.
The crown jewel of the Empire State Building: Renovated 102nd floor observatory opens Saturday Posted on October 10, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts For more than four years, the $165 million renovation of the Empire State Building has been ongoing. Saturday, its 102nd floor observatory reopens.
Air-travel tips for plus-sized people: 9 ways to make your flight more pleasant Posted on October 10, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts Judicious seat selection, pre-boarding bathroom runs and putting extra clothes in carry-on bags can ease air travel for the plus-sized passenger.
Guest who says DoubleTree hotel ousted him for ‘calling his mother while black’ sues for $10M Posted on October 9, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts Jermaine Massey says he was racially profiled and ousted from a DoubleTree hotel in Oregon after making a call on his cellphone in the lobby.
Check your flight: American removes 737 Max from schedule into January Posted on October 9, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts American removed the 737 Max from its schedule through the holidays, a move that will proactively cancel 140 daily flights.
Details emerge about people taken to hospital after Disney World Skyliner incident Posted on October 8, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts After Walt Disney World Resort’s new aerial cable car system, the Skyliner, stranded passengers for hours on Saturday, Disney is testing the service.
Disney apologizes to guests after Skyliner ‘nightmare;’ no indication on reopening Posted on October 8, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts Walt Disney World has yet to set a reopening date for its new aerial cable car system, the Skyliner, after it stranded passengers for hours.
Southwest pilots sue Boeing over 737 Max grounding, say plane maker ‘deliberately mislead’ Posted on October 7, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association says its 9,900 members have lost about $115 million due to flight cuts caused by the Max grounding.
These 7 people helped shape Grand Canyon National Park. Here are their stories. Posted on October 7, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts From explorers to architects, here are seven people who changed the course of history for the Grand Canyon.
National Geographic journalist shot while interviewing purported drug dealer in Mexico Posted on October 5, 2019 | by travelbestdiscounts Mexico is the most dangerous country for journalists in the Western Hemisphere. The purported drug dealer was killed in the Friday evening ambush.