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This airline is offering 'budget-savvy' travelers an 'all you can fly' pass for just $299: Here's what to know
Frontier Airlines announced its "all you can fly" pass is will $299 for a limited time offer before going up to $499.CNBC - 8h -
Alaska in Winter: A Playground of Ice and Snow
Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter.The New York Times - 2d -
4 Russian warplanes spotted flying near Alaska, NORAD says
Four Russian military aircraft flew in international airspace near Alaska on Tuesday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command.CBS News - 12h -
A record number of people are expected to fly over the holidays. That’s good for travel stocks, but not for passengers.
Over 119 million people in the U.S. are expected to hit the road over the coming days, surpassing pre-COVID-19 peaks, with air travel seeing the biggest increase.MarketWatch - 13h -
New Travel Protections For Passengers Flying With Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department has expanded the rights of airline passengers with mobility disabilities. The first changes will go into effect next month.The New York Times - 1d -
Africa Foto Fair: ‘You don’t need to fly in somebody from outside to tell us about our own realities’
The annual exhibition, held in a working-class area of Abidjan, Ivory Coast, is organised by photographer Aïda Muluneh, who is determined to tap into the continent’s creative potential. Aïda ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why It’s Harder to Get An Upgraded Seat When You Fly Economy
More airline passengers will pay top dollar for premium seating, leading airlines to expand those sections, squeezing space for frequent flyers using their miles.Inc. - 2d -
A year after collapse, the high-flying 2024 Eagles might've found their identity: Us vs. them, all the way
Examining a curious trend of Philly's high points this seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
Barbara Corcoran is a self-made millionaire: Why she refuses to fly first class
The "Shark Tank" judge flies cheaply so that her family can share her miles.CNBC - 2d -
Filipina who won a last-minute reprieve from Indonesian firing squad prepares to fly home
A Filipina who was on death row in Indonesia and was nearly executed by firing squad in 2015 will return home this week under an arrangement between the countriesABC News - 2d -
NFL Week 15 winners and losers: Bills, Eagles fly again as Dolphins sink, Chiefs get injury scare
A roundup of Sunday's best and worst performersCBS Sports - 3d -
My 500-Mile Journey Across Alaska’s Thawing Arctic
I had read about how the rapid warming of the Arctic was upending the landscape and its people. Now I’ve seen it.The New York Times - 3d -
There Are Mystery Drones Flying Over My House. I Tried to Track Them Down.
Authorities say unexplained aircraft over New Jersey is no cause for concern. My neighbors, however, are concerned.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Aaron Judge's dropped fly ball from Yankees' World Series-losing meltdown sells for over $43,000 at auction
The dropped fly ball that kicked off the Yankees' fifth-inning nightmare sold for $43,510 at auctionCBS Sports - 5d -
Aaron Judge's dropped fly ball from World Series Game 5 auctions for $43K
Someone paid up big for a piece of embarrassing history for the Yankees.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Boeing Delays Mean Trump Won't Fly on a New Air Force One
The long-delayed upgrade of the aircraft designed to be a flying White House has been one of Trump’s pet projects.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
What we know about mystery drones flying over New Jersey
New Jersey residents and lawmakers are pushing for more information about the mysterious drone sightings, including some near military installations.CBS News - 6d -
Are the drones flying over New Jersey safe?
Officials have debunked some theories about the mysterious drones hovering over New Jersey, but it is not yet clear what they are doing in the sky. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on what's known ...CBS News - 6d -
What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
A large number of mysterious drones have been reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks, sparking speculation and concern over who sent them and whyABC News - 6d -
Why are drones flying over New Jersey? Senator Booker wants to know.
There are more questions than answers regarding the drones that have been hovering over New Jersey and Senator Cory Booker is demanding more clarity on the aircraft. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.CBS News - 6d -
Ocean Heat Killed Half the Common Murres Around Alaska
About four million common murres were killed by a domino effect of ecosystem changes, and the population is showing no signs of recovery, according to new research.The New York Times - 6d -
Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1 billion postmerger profit push
Alaska Airlines is launching new flights and a new premium credit card to help grow profits by $1 billion in 2027.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
Two bodies found in debris from fishing boat that reportedly capsized in Alaska
Based on evidence on site, authorities believe individuals were two of five people aboard Wind Walker in rough seas. Two bodies have been recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Alaska Air is latest airline to boost guidance on strong holiday travel demand
Alaska Airlines Inc.’s stock was up 1.6% early Tuesday, after the regional carrier joined rivals in raising its fourth-quarter guidance as revenue rose more than expected and costs came down.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1B postmerger profit push
Alaska Air Group expects to grow profits by $1 billion through 2027, and plans to ride the wave of high-end travel demand to get there.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Passenger who tried to force Mexican plane to fly to US said he was under threat by criminals
Mexican authorities say a passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico who tried to divert an aircraft to the United States by force said that he was under threat by criminals who had kidnapped one of ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
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Influencers enlisted to help fight fly tipping as problem worsens
Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Large mystery drones flying over neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey
Swarms of large drones, some described as big as cars, are flying over neighborhoods in New Jersey and New York. One even flew over a meeting of Pentagon leaders in California. NBC News' George ...NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Premier League’s flying ball-carriers are breathing fresh life into elite game | Barney Ronay
Dribbling runners such as Tyler Dibling are exhilarating to watch, and a reminder that football always finds new forms. The Premier League has got more exciting. And it’s fine, really. For the more ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
How high can 'Wicked' fly? Competition for top musicals is extremely high
Disney dominates the list of 10 top-grossing Hollywood musicals, but Universal hopes 'Wicked' will break through.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Rankings rancor has insults flying as teams make their CFP pitch
College football has never been a safe harbor for sanity, but the 12-team playoff seems to have pushed everyone who's clinging to a spot in the field over the edge.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
‘Straight in harm’s way’: can Trump open up Alaska’s 19m-acre refuge for drilling?
Native leaders ready for a fight as Trump calls ANWR, one of the last truly wild places on Earth, the US’s ‘biggest oil farm’. The Arctic national wildlife refuge (ANWR) is one of the earth’s last ...The Guardian - Dec. 4