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The comfort of air travel took a big step forward this week in 1930 — when United Airlines hired the nation’s first airline stewardess. Ellen Church tended passengers on a flight from San Francisco to Cheyenne, Wyoming. The criteria for the job were that she could be no older than 25, no taller than 5 [...] Bermuda is in the midst of its greatest celebration in history, the 400th anniversary of the founding of Bermuda. In 1609, the flagship of the second expedition sent to America by the Virginia Company of London, named the Sea Venture, was wrecked off the shores of Bermuda (providing the theme of Shakespeare’s The Tempest). The [...] A classic Hollywood movie musical is reviving the romantic appeal of Kauai’s beautiful beaches and lush flora for a new generation of fans. Whether you arrive in London via the underground or inside one of the city’s ubiquitous black taxicabs, you will immediately be greeted by a deep sense of history and met with the unique vibrancy of this incredible destination. Despite its remote location in southwest Pennsylvania, the crash site of United Flight 93 has already been visited by more than one million people from all 50 states and 120 countries, according to the National Park Service (NPS). A temporary memorial marks the site until the permanent Flight 93 National Memorial is built. The permanent [...] The Association for Airline Passenger Rights (AAPR) have blasted the decision by United Airlines to violate the Civil Rights of people of size by charging them for two tickets if they are deemed to be overweight. United Airlines announced that its ticket agents will begin denying boarding passes to people of size if they are “unable [...] Finally, an airline has truly gone to the dogs (as well as cats)- and that’s in a good way. Pet Airways will launch the first pet-only airline specifically designed for the safe and comfortable transportation of pets in the main cabin and not in the cargo hold (where temperatures can reach up to 120 degrees). [...] Neil Campbell, currently travelling in Europe, is a guest blogger. My one night in Moscow was interesting to say the least. First imagine arriving in Russia by plane. That’s easy [...] If you’re looking for an affordable, yet exotic vacation this year; whether you’re a backpacker or like to travel in style; travel with a group or independently, it’s time to consider New Zealand. |
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