(CNN) — Federal regulators have soundly rejected an airline’s controversial request to reduce commercial pilot hiring standards in half to tackle the global pilot shortage. In April, regional airline Republic Airways asked the Federal Aviation Administration to allow graduates of Republic’s own LIFT Academy to become airline co-pilots with 750 hours of flight experience, not […]
(CNN) — The Chinese government on Monday, September 19, issued draft regulations that aim to bolster tourism along its border and make it easier for some foreigners to enter China. According to a draft policy document released by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday, tour groups organized by travel agencies in China’s border […]
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. September’s theme is ‘Build it Big,’ as we share the stories behind some of the world’s most impressive feats of engineering. (CNN) — Descending up to 40 meters beneath the Baltic Sea, the […]
Editor’s Note — This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy. (CNN) — Many architects would kill to be given a blank slate on which to […]
(CNN) — Flights to and from London’s Heathrow Airport on the day of the Queen’s funeral are being canceled or re-timed “as a mark of respect” to the late monarch. In a statement issued on Thursday, the UK’s busiest airport confirmed that it would be making “appropriate changes” to operations “in order to avoid noise […]
(CNN) — Travelers tend to head to the big name destinations like Venice, Florence, Rome, and even Naples when visiting Italy. But there are many equally, if not more, beautiful villages in the European country that are largely unknown, even among some Italians. In fact, Italy is dotted with over 5,000 gorgeous, under-the-radar villages with […]
(CNN) — After 16 hours in the sky, Air New Zealand’s first ever direct flight to New York City arrived at JFK airport on September 17. The flight, NZ2, was first announced back in March and has been a major cornerstone of the airline’s post-pandemic rebound. Its companion flight, NZ1, flies the opposite route from […]
The annual Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival, kicked off on Saturday for the first time since 2019, marking the end of a two-year hiatus as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands sporting “Lederhosen”, or leather trousers — a typical mainstay of Bavarian culture — flocked to the event that usually attracts around 6 […]
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. September’s theme is ‘Build it Big,’ as we share the stories behind some of the world’s most impressive feats of engineering. (CNN) — It used to be known as Pulau Blakang Mati. Some […]
(CNN) — Hundreds of flights have been canceled and thousands of passengers forced to change plans as French air traffic controllers took industrial action over pay on Friday. Europe’s biggest airline Ryanair grounded 420 of its flights across Europe as the 24-hour strike affected connections from airports around the continent. Rival budget carrier EasyJet was […]
