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(CNN) — Would you fly on the Boeing 737 MAX? That question is going to become all too real for passengers in the near future when the aircraft that’s been grounded for some 600 days returns to service. The 737 MAX was grounded in March 2019, following two crashes within five months of each other

(CNN) — For nearly half of the entire history of commercial aviation, long-haul flights have conjured up images of large, wide-bodied aircraft, with two aisles, up to 10 seats in every row, spacious overhead bins and, more recently, shiny on-demand tablet-style entertainment systems. That’s in sharp contrast to smaller narrow-bodied aircraft, with their single aisles,

Berlin (CNN) — As the crucial Christmas holiday season approaches, European relations could turn frosty over the issue of skiing. Germany is seeking a coordinated EU approach to keeping ski resorts shut in Alpine countries in order to limit the spread of coronavirus. However, reaching an agreement with neighboring Austria is proving challenging, German Chancellor

(CNN) — Your Thanksgiving table may be smaller this year, but if it’s still full of squashes, corn pudding, turkey and cranberry sauce, thank Native Americans — those foods are indigenous. But that apple pie is international — apples are from Kazakhstan and the pie part is from England. “The exuberance of American dining is

(CNN) — Just weeks after unveiling an upcoming yacht concept that resembles a swan, Lazzarini Design Studio are pushing the boundaries even further with a brand new design that’s shaped like a shark. Measuring a staggering 153 meters, Prodigium is to be made of carbon fiber and aluminum, and has an estimated market price tag

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Alaska Airlines Flight 66 was arriving from Cordova into Yakutat when the flight crew saw two bears crossing the runway, according to a statement by Alaska Airlines. “The nose gear missed the bears, but the captain felt an impact on the left side after the bears passed under the plane,” the airline’s statement said. Pilots

“I want to be very clear. Mardi Gras 2021 is not canceled. It is going to look different. The mayor has been very consistent about saying that at every stage,” said Beau Tidwell, communications director for Mayor LaToya Cantrell, during a Tuesday press conference. Mardi Gras, to be celebrated on February 16, 2021, is a

(CNN) — It might be less spiritual than the Buddhist mantra-chanting flight in Thailand, but EVA Air’s latest “flight to nowhere” idea could be just as magical — by helping people find love in the sky. EVA Airways, one of the largest carriers in Taiwan, is partnering with travel experience company Mobius on a campaign

(CNN) — It’s the ultimate dream for many — move to a big city and make a glam new life. But as we all know, metropolitan living comes at a cost — especially if you pick Hong Kong, Paris or Zurich, which are the world’s most expensive cities according to new research. The Economist Intelligence

Editor’s Note — This story was current at the time of last publication on November 16 and will be updated periodically. However, you should still check with the official state websites before you commit to travel plans, especially as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. (CNN) — With cases of Covid-19 reaching new heights in the United

Koh Phangan, Thailand (CNN) — Michael Doyle started making regular trips to Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand in the mid-1980s, enjoying laid-back life in rustic beach bungalows around the island between stints as a psychiatric nurse in Australia. Eventually, he took up residence in Hat Rin, a sunset-facing beach at the southern tip

(CNN) — With medieval origins and a quaint, colorful port, the low-rise Norwegian city of Trondheim doesn’t look very futuristic. But the former Viking capital is making waves with a pioneering transport initiative: a zero-emissions, self-driving electric ferry. The small, autonomous ferry, which launches next year, works “like an elevator” says Erik Dyrkoren, CEO of

(CNN) — It was the good news that gave the world hope. On November 9 it was announced that one of the candidates for a Covid-19 vaccine, made by Pfizer and BioNTech, was over 90% effective in preventing volunteers from contracting the virus. The beleaguered travel industry immediately got a boost, with airline and cruise

(CNN) — Australian airline Qantas is celebrating its 100th anniversary on November 16, a rare piece of upbeat news for an aviation industry hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic. The airline began life as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services, which was abbreviated to QANTAS, on — as you may have figured out — November

(CNN) — Move over, all-you-can-eat buffet: the all-you-can-stay resort package has entered the party. A new offer from the adults-only Anantara Veli in Maldives will allow travelers to use the resort as a personal vacation crash pad — but it’s going to cost you. The $30,000 package covers the use of a two-person overwater bungalow

(CNN) — It’s not the world’s highest mountain, nor is it the hardest one to climb, presumably. Famed climber Reinhold Messner never bothered with this obscure peak and it won’t be landing a NatGeo special or an “Into Thin Air” sequel anytime soon. So why exactly are we nominating Muchu Chhish — a 7,453-meter lump

(CNN) — The coronavirus pandemic has decimated the travel industry, as hotels, restaurants and airlines in destinations around the world find themselves going broke or dramatically cutting back costs as they try to survive. But there’s one place on the planet where there are too many tourists right now: the Chatham Islands. Haven’t heard of

Tokyo (CNN) — Of the past 148 days, I’ve spent nearly one-third of them in quarantine. I started in Beijing and have journeyed to Hong Kong and now Tokyo. At each destination, I’ve been through a 14-day quarantine and taken multiple Covid-19 tests. Spending weeks without stepping outside feels normal now, as does the tedious

(CNN) — He’s the towering musical genius who didn’t let his deafness prevent him from becoming one of the world’s greatest composers. Ludwig van Beethoven may have been born 250 years ago, but his story of achieving musical greatness despite his disability feels like a thoroughly modern story. And with the 250th anniversary of his