I moved from New York City to Paris at age 79. Some people said I was crazy, but I wanted something new for this stage of my life.

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Mary Jane Wilkie.

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An intoxicated United Airlines pilot, who turned up for a Transatlantic flight 'staggering' and with 'glassy' eyes, was given a 6-month suspended prison sentence, report says

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A United Airlines plane.

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'Emily in Paris' bakery owner says he feels 'humiliated' by bad reviews from the Netflix show's fans

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The Boulangerie Moderne, and Lily Collins, who stars in "Emily in Paris."

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Why Paris is one of the few cities in the world banning rental e-scooters

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Tourists ride an electric scooter Lime-S from the bike sharing service company 'Lime' on October 09, 2018 in Paris, France.
Riders on an electric scooter from the bike sharing service company Lime on October 9, 2018 in Paris, France.

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Air Tahiti Nui will connect French Polynesia to Paris via Seattle all year long

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A plane takes off from the airport in Papeete, French Polynesia.

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JetBlue is going after traditional airlines serving the transatlantic market with a new route to Paris starting at $479, undercutting both Delta and American

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A JetBlue A321neo LR in flight.
JetBlue's transatlantic expansion has to do with its fleet of Airbus A321 Long Range. The aircraft is Airbus' largest single-aisle plane, smaller and more efficient than usual transatlantic flights.

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I flew on the world's only business class-only airline and it felt more like flying on a private jet across the Atlantic

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Flying on La Compagnie all-business class airline from Paris to New York — the loungers.
La Compagnie's small fleet of Airbus A321neo is fitted with only business class lounger seats — no economy here.

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This Belle Époque public restroom in Paris has been restored to its former glory, but costs about $2 to use

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The Lavatory de la Madeleine is below a public square in central Paris.

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French citizens rebel as Macron tries to raise pension age

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  • People in France are protesting the government's plan to raise the retirement age.
  • The march in Paris turned violent, with riot police using tear gas to suppress crowds.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron plans to go ahead with pension reform despite protest
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