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Category: Travel
Air France-KLM Waives GDS Fee on Expedia Platforms
Expedia Group has reached an agreement with Air France-KLM to avoid the 11 euro per-way global distribution system surcharge on its platforms, including corporate booking tool Egencia Expedia also will work with Air France-KLM and its GDS partners to integrate the International Air Transport … social […]
Tourism contributes directly 10.9% of Croatia’s GDP in 2017 – WTTC
ZAGREB (Croatia), April 4 (SeeNews) – Croatia's tourism and travel industry contributed 39.78 billion kuna ($6.6 billion/5.4 billion euro) directly to the country's economy in 2017, equivalent to 10.9% of its gross domestic product (GDP), the World Travel&Tourism Council (WTTC) said. The direct GDP … social […]
Gigabyte Aero 15X review: the best lightweight gaming laptop yet
I’m picky about keyboards for speed typing, but fortunately the Aero 15X has one of the best I’ve tried, thanks to the slightly concave keys, short travel and satisfyingly solid rebound. As before, it’s backlit with Gigabyte’s Fusion tech, which lights up each key individually […]
NYC’s mayor has a plan to get e-bikes on city roads
“As cycling continues to grow in popularity for commuting, deliveries and tourism, we are seeing the demand for pedal-assist bicycles that can help cyclists travel longer distances and more easily climb steep hills,” said Mayor de Blasio in a statement. “With new and clear guidelines, […]
Expedia Group reaches GDS agreement with Air France KLM
The €11 one-way fee comes into effect on 1 April for Air France, KLM and Hop! flights, but clients booking through Expedia, ebookers and Egencia in Europe (including the UK and Switzerland) won't have to pay the charge. Expedia says the agreement is part of […]
$20,000 mail drone takes flight — and hits a wall
It was a costly crash, too, as the drone reportedly cost about $20,000. It’s not certain what went wrong, although regional leader Alexei Tsydenov speculated to Reuters that the 100-plus WiFi signals in the area might have played a part. Mind you, we’d take that […]
Loire Valley celebrating its brush with da Vinci
Of course, there are many other reasons to visit this part of France at any time of year. There are some 50 wine appellations from which to choose, tempting restaurants that range from Michelin-starred eateries to countryside bistros, 1,000-year-old troglodyte caves, boating and cycling excursions […]
New NASA X-Plane Could Bring Supersonic Flight to the Masses
If there’s a pantheon of great airplanes, the X-planes deserve an entire wing of the place. Since the Chuck Yeager-toting Bell X-1 broke the sound barrier in 1947, these experimental aircraft have pushed up against, and burst through, the boundaries of flight. The X-15 was […]
Strike causes French railway chaos, with more to come
No trains are expected to be operating between France and Italy, Spain and Switzerland, the railway company said. The strike's impact immediately was visible on Tuesday. Passengers hitched rides on traffic-clogged roads and shared travel tips online. At the Gare de Lyon station in eastern […]