Can a 'drink of the poor' win over Indian elites and the global alcohol market?

Tech Insider

India's alcohol market is booming, but traditional spirits like coconut and cashew feni are struggling. We went to Goa, India, to find out how some distillers are hoping to cash in on feni and what sets this spirit apart from others on the market.

US flight prices are over $200 cheaper than they were 30 years ago when adjusting for inflation. Here's why it doesn't feel like it.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Politics
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Americans aren't happy with flight prices, but they're much more affordable than they used to be.

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Things You Didn't Know About NASA's Mars Rovers

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On July 4, 1997, a tiny, flat robot touched down on the surface of Mars and became the first wheeled vehicle to roam around on another planet. Since then, a fleet of Martian rovers have followed in the tracks of Sojourner and they have become bigger, better, and more autonomous over the years.

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The best and worst airlines in the US for 2023, according to the WSJ

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
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Delta Air Lines is ranked the best carrier in the US, according to the WSJ's annual rankings.

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Judge blocks JetBlue's $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit, saying the deal would reduce airline competition

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Spirit/JetBlue merger.
Shares of Spirit plunged more than 50% following the ruling on Thursday.

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Spirit was named the second-worst airline in the US. Here's how I managed surprise fees on a flight from New York to Miami as a veteran low-cost traveler.

Tech Insider : Travel
Flying on Spirit from New York to Miami.
Low-cost Spirit Airlines was named the second-worst airline in the US for 2023, according to a recent report from AirAdvisor. But, it's not impossible to have a good flight on Spirit.

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Alaska Airlines is passenger's new favorite airline according to a new customer satisfaction survey. See how US airlines ranked, from worst to best.

Tech Insider : Travel
An Alaska Airlines plane in flight.
Alaska Airlines Airbus A320-214 in flight.

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Google Flights will pay you the difference if a ticket gets cheaper after you book — here's how to use the new tool

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JetBlue combining with Spirit would make airfare more expensive, US says in lawsuit filed to block a merger

Tech Insider : Travel
Spirit/JetBlue merger.
The DOJ has filed a lawsuit to block JetBlue Airways' proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines.

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Only 3 airlines guarantee parents can sit next to their children for free, new DOT dashboard shows

Tech Insider : Travel
A mother and daughter during meal time on a flight from Paris to New York.
A mother and daughter during meal time on a flight from Paris to New York.

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