UK high-speed rail project could cost $137 bln

UK high-speed rail project could cost $137 bln

A proposed British high-speed rail project running between London and northern England could cost up to 106 billion pounds ($137…

Southwest Airlines push Boeing 737 MAX flight cancellations into June

Southwest Airlines push Boeing 737 MAX flight cancellations into June

Southwest Airlines Co said it would extend cancellations of 737 MAX flights through June 6, as the grounding of the…

British Airways often worse than rivals on emissions -consumer group

British Airways often worse than rivals on emissions -consumer group

British Airways flights can pump out more carbon emissions per passenger than rival airlines on certain routes, according to the…

Madeira, an authentic paradise for whale and dolphin watchingAround the world

Madeira, an authentic paradise for whale and dolphin watching

The coast of Madeira is a favourite gathering place for many species of dolphins and whales that can only be…

South African Airways flights at risk without $139 mln from govt

South African Airways flights at risk without $139 mln from govt

South African Airways (SAA) could have to suspend some flights and delay salary payments if the government can’t come up…

Eyewitness to horror: New York museum opens exhibit of art by Holocaust victimsSound & Sense

Eyewitness to horror: New York museum opens exhibit of art by Holocaust victims

Michael Morris, a curator at New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage, was trying to fulfill a run-of-the mill request when…

European airline collapses since 2017Transport

European airline collapses since 2017

Flybe is the latest European airline fighting for survival following a string of collapses over the past few years that…

Peru to deport tourists for allegedly damaging, defecating at Machu PicchuDestinations

Peru to deport tourists for allegedly damaging, defecating at Machu Picchu

Peruvian police said yesterday they would deport five tourists and prosecute another after they allegedly damaged stonework and defecated among…

Cancun and Riviera: What’s behind the leaders of Mexican tourismIn Depth

Cancun and Riviera: What’s behind the leaders of Mexican tourism

An estimated 6.4 million tourists arrived in Cancun in 2019, a figure that hasn’t changed much in recent years, bringing…

Europeans, Chinese, Americans to fly less in 2020 to fight climate change

Europeans, Chinese, Americans to fly less in 2020 to fight climate change

Most Chinese, Europeans and U.S. citizens plan to fly less for holidays this year to limit aircraft carbon dioxide emissions…