Aviation YouTuber Josh Cahill. Josh Cahill/YouTube A YouTuber says he was banned from Qatar Airways flights over a bad review. He described dirty bathrooms, a bad crew, and outdated cabins in his video, posted in August. He said the airline asked him to delete the video, which he refused. A YouTuber says he was banned fromContinue reading “YouTuber says Qatar Airways banned him from flying with them ever again because he left a bad review”
Author Archives: Dikla Akrat
My husband and I flew 15 hours in economy. Bidding on a ‘bubble’ seat made the long flight bearable.
We made our long-haul economy flight better by getting a "bubble" seat. Riana Ang-Canning My husband and I improved our 15-hour economy flight by bidding on a "bubble" seat. For about $200 to $240 each way, we had an extra seat in between us. We loved having extra space to stretch out during our flight,Continue reading “My husband and I flew 15 hours in economy. Bidding on a ‘bubble’ seat made the long flight bearable.”
8 healthy meals to order when you’re feeling too lazy to cook, according to a dietitian
You can make healthy choices even when eating out. Getty Images Keeping your plate balanced when eating out can be tricky, but it's possible, a dietitian said. Every cuisine contains healthier dishes you can choose from. Look out for Vietnamese spring rolls, chana masala, and sashimi. America may be the land of burgers, fries, andContinue reading “8 healthy meals to order when you’re feeling too lazy to cook, according to a dietitian”
An airline passenger has been charged with theft after $23,000 in cash was stolen out of people’s luggage during a flight to Singapore
Hong Kong police have warned about increased theft on planes in 2023. Marielle Descalsota/Insider A Chinese man has been charged by Singapore officials after passengers had over $20,000 in cash stolen. Three passengers had a total of $23,000 taken from them on the December 16 Scoot flight. Hong Kong police recently urged passengers to beContinue reading “An airline passenger has been charged with theft after $23,000 in cash was stolen out of people’s luggage during a flight to Singapore”
The billionaire gift guide: What the world’s wealthiest are giving each other
The uberrich celebrate the holidays just like the rest of us. But from Hermès bags to hours on a private jet, their gifts are a little different. Tetra Images/Getty Images; Jenny Chang-Rodriguez/BI A few days before Christmas last year, Nicole Pollard, the founder of luxury styling firm Lalaluxe, got a call from a client. TheyContinue reading “The billionaire gift guide: What the world’s wealthiest are giving each other”
Atlanta is No. 1 in this year’s list of the Top 10 busiest airports in the US
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport tops the list for the busiest in the US yet again. It's a major hub for Delta Air Lines. Camilo Freedman/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images OAG named Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the busiest US airport for 2023. With a capacity of 62 million, Atlanta was also crowned the busiest airport inContinue reading “Atlanta is No. 1 in this year’s list of the Top 10 busiest airports in the US”
I refuse to be solely responsible for creating the holiday magic for my family
AleksandarNakic/Getty Images I'm married and have two sons, and all the planning and executing for the holidays fell on me. Now I've involved my kids when it comes to cooking and my husband when it comes to presents. Now I look forward to the holidays instead of stressing about them. There are many unspoken expectationsContinue reading “I refuse to be solely responsible for creating the holiday magic for my family”
My family moved to Japan when I was 6. Now, as an adult, I realize the move was harder on my parents than me.
The author and her brother as kids in Japan. Courtesy of the author I moved from Seattle to Japan when I was 6 years old. At first I refused to go, and my parents had to negotiate with me to get on the plane to Tokyo. As an adult, I realized how the whole experienceContinue reading “My family moved to Japan when I was 6. Now, as an adult, I realize the move was harder on my parents than me.”
Cruises will be super-popular next year. Be prepared to fight for a pool chair.
Say goodbye to quiet pool decks and peaceful buffet lines — cruise ships are going to be packed in 2024. Brittany Chang/Business Insider Get ready for crowded cruise ships: A trade group expects a 21% jump in passengers from 2019. More cruise ships will sail fully booked in 2024 than in 2023. Norwegian and Carnival's parentContinue reading “Cruises will be super-popular next year. Be prepared to fight for a pool chair.”
CEOs of companies like Apple get up early — and don’t sleep much
From Apple's Tim Cook (top left) to Meta's Mark Zuckerberg (top right) to Vlad Tenev of Robinhood (bottom left), CEOs have some pretty wild sleep routines. Vlad Tenev/Justin Sullivan/Kevin Dietsch/Peter Dazeley/Getty Images CEOs of major companies can have pretty extreme sleep schedules. They're often getting up early in the morning and going to bed lateContinue reading “CEOs of companies like Apple get up early — and don’t sleep much”
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