Petar Chernaev Millions of people want a better idea of how to handle their money. Personal finance experts have lots of tips and info on managing your money, from sticking to a budget to avoiding credit cards. But is the advice out there always the right advice for you? Maybe not. Maybe a budget isn’t
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(CNN) — The coronavirus pandemic has been the most financially disastrous force in the century-old history of commercial air travel. The crisis has also thrown up some unusual aviation landmarks, as airlines employ unprecedented measures for unprecedented times. In March, a Qantas A380 made an historic direct flight between Australia and London, to circumnavigate a
After Singapore Airlines posted its first ever loss, aviation analyst Brendan Sobie says the firm has sufficient liquidity to weather the pandemic, even if the crisis continues for more than a year. He also predicts that an aggressive price-cutting environment will arise in markets like Southeast Asia when lockdowns start to ease, as cash-strapped airlines
Venice, Italy (CNN) — A few days before Italy is set to lift restrictions across much of the country after being locked down since March 10, the streets of Venice are starting to spring back to life. There are no tourists here just yet. Instead the noise is from vacuum cleaners and sanitation crews inside
When renown fashion designer Sue Wong undertook the restoration of her beloved The Cedars, the breathtaking palazzo she calls home, no detail nor expense was spared nor overlooked in reinstituting its past grandeur. The Cedars was once the fabled Grande Dame, the epitome of Old Hollywood glamour and reputedly the most opulent home of its
With the summer holidays fast approaching following several months of lockdown, many of us are wondering when we might return to the skies. But even as some airlines move to resume service when countries ease coronavirus restrictions, it’s unlikely the experience will feel much like the type of flying we’ve come to know. Airlines have
Tourism Australia connected couches across the country with a live stream of crocodiles, cooking classes and Chris Hemsworth workouts. The virtual event, “Live from Aus,” is part of an ongoing push by Tourism Australia to inspire Aussies to travel locally when it is safe to do so. CNN’s Lynda Kinkade reports.
With the travel industry crushed by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s more than likely that people will be staying close to home this summer. Furniture and home goods retailers are reporting huge spikes in sales of outdoor furniture along with pool, grill and gardening items, as consumers look to make their staycations as fun and relaxing
“We will not deny boarding solely based on a Customer’s refusal to wear a face covering,” the memo reads. This seems to be a more lax policy than some of the other airlines. American Airlines’ policy says customers “may be denied boarding” for not wearing a mask. United’s policy would allow boarding in most cases
(CNN) — Air travel complaints surged eight times the normal amount in the past two months, as passengers complained about airline refunds during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the US Department of Transportation. In March and April, the Department of Transportation received more than 25,000 complaints, many of which were refund-related. In an average month,
Visitors to the Padre Island National Seashore in Texas are discovering blue dragons during their trips, and though it may not be the flying, fire-breathing creatures their name may suggest, it’s still “a rare find,” the park says. Hunter Lane, a 7-year-old from Mesa, Arizona, found four dragons within a few minutes on May 2
Passengers, some wearing masks and protective gear, queue for their flight at Terminal 1 of John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) amid the novel coronavirus pandemic on May 13, 2020 in Queens, New York. Johannes Eisele | AFP via Getty Images U.S. air travel demand has inched higher this month but airlines are nowhere near their
Dave Calhoun, Chairman of Boeing Adam Jeffery | CNBC Boeing‘s CEO Dave Calhoun has spoken some airline CEOs in recent days to try to smooth over tensions with some of its biggest customers after he told NBC’s “TODAY” show that a U.S. carrier will “likely” go out of business as a result of the coronavirus
Planes parked at the Barcelona airport terminal, on 12th May 2020. (Photo by Joan Valls | Urbanandsport | NurPhoto via Getty Images Large, state-backed airlines have a better chance of making it through the coronavirus pandemic — but second-tier players “could be in trouble,” according to Greg Waldron from aviation publication, FlightGlobal. In a bid
Hotels are cautiously reopening for the summer travel season, but it’s anything but business as usual in the hospitality industry. Last week, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) introduced its Safe Stay guidelines developed under the guidance of an advisory council that includes Accor, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriot International, Omni Hotels & Resorts and Walt
(CNN) — When a three Michelin-star restaurant in Virginia opens its doors back up from the Covid-19 pandemic, reservations will be made for mannequins. The Inn at Little Washington — an inn and restaurant about an hour and a half west of Washington, DC — plans to begin reopening its indoor seating May 29, a
(CNN) — While nearly all leisure travel remains paused because of the coronavirus pandemic, the demand for private islands is on the rise. The privileged few who can afford such extravagant isolation are exploring their options with new fervor. Brokers and travel industry experts say that since March, prospective buyers and renters around the world
(CNN) — Running out of PPE products? If you’re in Las Vegas and planning to fly, the airport could provide a very clean and sanitized getaway. On Thursday, McCarran International Airport announced on Twitter that they had installed new vending machines loaded with personal protective equipment. According to McCarran Airport spokesperson Christine Crews, “The whole