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Airlines

Air Traffic Rose at Tel Aviv Airport in 2023 Despite Recent Plunge

The numbers show how well travel has recovered post-pandemic in some parts of the world.

Air Traffic Rose at Tel Aviv Airport in 2023 Despite Recent Plunge

Tour Operators

Fosun in Talks to Sell Thomas Cook to Polish Online Travel Agency

Don't get too excited. Today's Thomas Cook, operated by Fosun, is a shell of its former self.

Fosun in Talks to Sell Thomas Cook to Polish Online Travel Agency

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Begins Boeing 737 Max 9 Preliminary Inspections

Alaska Airlines is trying to get to the bottom of the Boeing 737-9 Max's door plug blowout.

Alaska Airlines Begins Boeing 737 Max 9 Preliminary Inspections

Tourism

Iceland Volcano Eruption Causes Blue Lagoon to Close Again

The popular Blue Lagoon attraction has closed as a precaution, but early signs are that the volcano's activity may not disrupt Icelandic tourism too much.

Iceland Volcano Eruption Causes Blue Lagoon to Close Again

Airlines

Japan’s All Nippon Airways Boeing 737-800 Flight Turns Around Due to Window Crack

After the Boeing 737 Max 9 fiasco, All Nippon Airways isn't taking any chances with Boeing aircraft.

Japan’s All Nippon Airways Boeing 737-800 Flight Turns Around Due to Window Crack

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Extends Boeing 737 Max 9 Flight Cancellations

Alaska doesn't want to take a risk with the Boeing 737 Max 9 right now.

Alaska Airlines Extends Boeing 737 Max 9 Flight Cancellations

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 Fleet After In-Flight Cabin Panel Blowout

Passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 de-boarded relatively unscathed with a large hole in the plane's fuselage. This occurred just days after Japan Airlines passengers safely exited Flight JL516 after a fiery runway collision with a Coast Guard plane. Count your blessings.

Alaska Airlines Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 Fleet After In-Flight Cabin Panel Blowout

Tourism

European Union Expands Passport-Free Travel Zone

Romanians and Bulgarians won't need passports for EU travel when flying or sailing, but they will still need them when using land borders.

European Union Expands Passport-Free Travel Zone

Ground Transport

Hyperloop One to Shut Down, Ending Its Vision for ‘Frictionless’ Transport

Commercial considerations doomed high-speed freight company Hyperloop One, which featured tech that attracted the interest of Elon Musk and Richard Branson. The company is dead, but the dream lives on.

Hyperloop One to Shut Down, Ending Its  Vision for ‘Frictionless’ Transport

Ground Transport

U.S. Federal Workers Asked to Travel by Train, EVs When Possible

Amtrak could benefit from this move. But as for EVs, the government will need to coordinate its regulations, such as rules for needing permission to drive a personal car more than 50 miles, to encourage compliance.

U.S. Federal Workers Asked to Travel by Train, EVs When Possible