Billionaire Richard Branson calls the Boeing 747 a 'wonderful beast' after the last jumbo jet is delivered but says it was 'too expensive'

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Sir Richard Branson stands on the wing of a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 at Heathrow Airport.
Sir Richard Branson stands on the wing of a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747 at Heathrow Airport.

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Almost 1,000 flights have been canceled after an arctic storm hit parts of the US and caused disruption at Texas airports

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A Southwest Airlines jetliner lands at Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..
Southwest Airlines cancelled more than 300 flights on Tuesday as winter weather hit parts of the US.

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5 cruise workers reveal the best and worst parts of their jobs — from in the kitchen to on stage

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Cruise ship photographer and videographer Nataly Vargas said her favorite part of her job is making lasting memories for guests.
Cruise ship photographer and videographer Nataly Vargas said her favorite part of her job is making lasting memories for guests.

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The Taliban requires that all mannequins' heads be covered or cut off. Interviews with locals and eerie photos of storefronts offer a glimpse of Afghanistan's new reality.

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A mannequin's head is covered in a woman dress shop in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022.
A mannequin's head is covered in a dress shop in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022.

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How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Aeroplan Points — Even if You Never Fly Air Canada

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United Explorer Card Review

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You can earn up to 100,000 points with the Chase Aeroplan Credit Card for a limited time

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Vrbo Works to Squash Super Bowl Party Rentals

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Vrbo is asking users to host any planned 2023 Super Bowl blowouts in their own damned home, and not mess up somebody else’s abode or rental property.

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I spent $800 for a roomette on a 57-hour Amtrak trip. It gave me a taste of luxury travel — and I don't want to go back to coach.

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Side-by-side photos show the author in an Amtrak roomette (left) and an Amtrak train (right).
I was blown away by how luxurious Amtrak's mid-tier accommodation felt.

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A Texas airport worker says she dealt with lines of crying passengers and around 70 items of lost luggage every day during the holiday period

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American Airlines' baggage handlers transport passenger's goods at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
American Airlines' baggage handlers transport passengers' items at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

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