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Waterways of the Tsars ex Moscow

Thinking of Russia, two great cities immediately come to mind: Moscow and St. Petersburg.

The Allies landed in Italy in September 1943, coinciding with an armistice made with the Italians who then re-entered the war on the Allied side. Allied objectives were to draw German troops from the Russian front and more particularly from France, where the Normandy offensive was planned for the following year. The Allies were to push northward on two fronts.

World’s biggest plane set to fly in coming months

History is set to be made in the next few months as the world’s biggest plane is set to take to the skies.

The Airplane Saddle Is A Standing Seat For Super-Economy Flights

There’s nothing inherently bad about the design of the Skyrider 2.0, a new compact seat that allows airlines to fit more passengers in less space with a hypothetical super-economy class.

Map showing travel time to nearest city with at least 50 K residents

Map shows travel time to the nearest city with at least 50,000 residents. We're guessing it concerns travelling on foot...?

Air Canada introduces Signature Class and unveils premium Signature Service

Air Canada has introduced Signature Class and unveiled its new Air Canada Signature Service, which provides an improved and more seamless end-to-end travel experience for passengers flying in the premium cabin of its wide-body aircraft

London mayor slams NZ visa constraints

Apr 20 - London Mayor Sadiq Khan has expressed his concern at restrictions on long-term visas for New Zealanders, saying he wants Kiwis to continue to live and work in London.

TripAdvisor names Singapore Airlines as the world's best carrier

Singapore Airlines is the world's best carrier, according to TripAdvisor, which earlier this month announced it as the global winner of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards.

Airlines back creation of global drone registry: IATA

The world's airlines are backing the development of a United Nations-led global registry for drones, as a rise in near collisions by unmanned aircraft and commercial jets fuels safety concerns, according to an executive of their trade group.

Wyndham Hotel Group bolsters New Zealand presence with Ramada Hotel

The hospitality giant’s fifth Ramada in Auckland is slated to open in 2020 Responding to a growing demand for high-quality accommodation in Auckland, Wyndham Hotel Group is strengthening its presence in New Zealand’s largest visitor centre with the addition of Ramada Hotel & Suites Newmarket.

British Airways, Lufthansa, SIA ‘eye Air India’

Apr 16 - British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and an unnamed Gulf carrier are among airlines interested in buying into Air India, according to a report in the Times of India.