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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating another close call involving two jets at Boston Logan International Airport. The FAA said a Learjet took off from a runway without clearance from air traffic control while a JetBlue flight was preparing to land on an intersecting runway. The agency said air traffic control instructed the Learjet pilot to line up and wait on runway 9 while the JetBlue plane landed on an intersecting runway. The Learjet pilot read back the instructions, "but began a takeoff roll instead," the FAA said in a statement. The JetBlue pilot "took evasive action and initiated a climb-out as the Learjet crossed the intersection," the FAA said. The agency did not say how close the planes were to each other. In a statement to ABC News, JetBlue said, "Safety is JetBlue's first priority and our crews are trained to react to situations like this. We will assist authorities as they investigate this incident." The incident, first rep...

If you want a luxury catered chalet with your own private sauna, chef and cinema, in a prestigious resort, you are reading the wrong article, but if you want a cheap ski holiday that's still big on fun, read on... Yes, we all know skiing is an expensive way to holiday and when you factor in equipment hire, lift passes, meals out and extra activities, it can seem like an indulgence too far. But skiing on a budget can be done - and be done well! You just have to choose your time and place - tricky, we know, if you're restricted to half-terms and holiday weeks, as skiing will always be cheaper outside the school holidays peak dates - and the slopes and restaurants are less crowded too! Most companies have early booking offers and a range of cheap ski deals can usually be found. Check tour operators' websites for the best ski deals. ...

Three years ago, travel research and marketing firm MMGY Global released a report showing that Black Americans spent more than $100 billion on travel in 2019, a banner year for the industry. A staggering figure, for sure, driven by 458.2 million Black travelers stays or 13.1 percent of the US leisure travel market at the time. The pandemic upended such progress for all groups in 2020, and its lingering hold was evident in 2021 and 2022. Now, though, with the world fully reopened, expect Black travelers to expand their reach and ambitions alongside most five-star travelers: 49 percent of respondents in a survey conducted by Booking.com said they would likely spend more on their next trip. What will drive their decisions on where to spend that expanding budget? Per a follow-up report by MMGY Global in 2021 54 percent of Black travelers were "more likely to visit a destination if they see Black representation in travel advertising." Additionally, 71 percent of US and ...

The best cheap places to travel in 2023 are also some of the most scenic and luxurious. While travel can be expensive, a little bit of careful planning means you can explore the world on a budget, making the most of affordable destinations across the globe.  There are more affordable luxury vacation destinations around the world than you might realize, ranging from dynamic capital cities like Lima and Prague to more affordable European islands such as Madeira in Portugal and Kythnos in Greece. Whether you want to pamper yourself with a relaxing spa break or stay in a private villa with its own amazing swimming pool, these destinations offer the opportunity to experience five-star luxury without the five-star price tag thanks to lower living costs.  "Consumers have become savvier to value post-pandemic," Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner's Trends and Destinations Expert, explains. "Consumers are increasingly shopping around and looking for simple travel hack...

Tauck is upping the ante on its small group land trips by boosting their numbers by 35 percent this year. In all, Tauck will offer 75 departures in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. ADVERTISING The lion's share of departures will feature an average of 24 guests, with number as low as 18 guests on African safaris. To promote the increased number of departures, Tauck released a new 28-page e-brochure that lists the available small group departures and what makes them attractive. "Even before COVID, we'd been evolving our product lines to reflect our 'small is big' mantra," said Tauck CEO Dan Mahar. "Our guests understand and appreciate that they're able to immerse themselves in the destination in a more interactive and authentic way, and enjoy a more engaging and enriching experience, when they travel in a smaller, more intimate group setting. "The onset of COVID booste...

After a devastating diagnosis, this family is taking the trip of a lifetime. Three of Sebastien Pelletier and Edith Lemay's four children have a rare genetically inherited condition called retinitis pigmentosa. It leads to a gradual degeneration of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. People with the condition gradually lose their sight and the speed of their vision loss can vary dramatically. So Sebastian and Edith have embarked on a family adventure to see and experience the wonders of the world before it's too late. Why did the family decide to travel around the world? Mia, now 13, was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at the age of three after her parents noticed how clumsy she was, especially at night. Seven-year-old Colin and five-year-old Laurent were also later diagnosed with the condition. Only Leo, their second eldest child, is unaffected. "It's kind of a blow, where you can't believe it. Then you try to say 'this can'...

The sustainable travel movement has picked up momentum in recent years. According to Expedia Group's Sustainable Travel Study from April 2022, 90 percent of consumers are looking for sustainable options when traveling, and on average, consumers are willing to pay 38 percent more to make their travels more sustainable. It's clear travelers want to do better, but making sure their travel positively impacts the places they visit is a bit more challenging. As the "sustainability" buzzword becomes ubiquitous in seemingly every travel company's marketing, it becomes harder to decipher which operators are legit behind the claims. We talked to several experts in sustainable travel about what travelers should keep in mind when making conscientious choices—and how to book with travel companies taking real action behind the sustainable talk. 1. Will your tourism dollars stay within the community? This is the key question to ask when booking sustainable travel. "Knowing...

The economy may be uncertain, but that hasn't stopped Americans from traveling. Across the industry — from airlines to hotels to home sharing to online travel businesses — corporate executives seem optimistic. In calls with analysts to discuss their quarterly earnings, companies are seeing their businesses returning to pre-covid levels. The travel industry can provide something of a microcosm of some of the most dynamic and uncertain parts of the economy: consumer demand for things beyond the bare essentials, labor supply for highly-paid professionals like pilots, labor supply for lower-income earners like hotel clerks and maids and how much covid-19 has — or hasn't — changed the economy "I've never seen a more constructive backdrop for the industry," Ed Bastian, the chief executive of Delta Air Lines, told analysts on the company's earning call last month. "Demand remains strong as passengers return to the skies," Bastian said, projecting that the a...

Everyone knows the best day of the week to buy plane tickets is Tuesday … or maybe it's Sunday. Either way, there's surely a best day of the week to buy flights, right? Common wisdom is full of advice about when to book flights. The trouble is that much of this is based on assumptions, old information and good ol' self-fulfilling prophecy. Let's set all of that aside and look at data from two recent studies revealing the best day of the week to buy airline tickets and how far in advance you should book your flights. What Is The Best Day Of The Week To Buy Airline Tickets? Historically, travelers have been advised to book flights on Tuesdays to get the best flight deal. And there was a time when this was true. A decade ago, airlines generally launched new sales on Tuesdays, and airlines were generally quick to match each other's prices. This could lead to cheap flight deals on Tuesdays. That is if an airline launched a new sale. However, this advice no long...