Travel
Airlines, theme parks, cruise lines warn travelers about Hurricane Milton disruptions
A message board at the Tampa International Airport shows all American Airlines departing flight canceled Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla., due to the possible arrival of Hurricane Milton. Chris O’Meara | AP Airlines canceled hundreds of flights, theme parks prepared to close some areas and cruise lines shifted routes as Floridians braced for […]
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Chinese travelers trickle back to a Taiwanese island, mere miles from the mainland
Remnants of military conflict surround Zhang Zhong Jie’s cafe. The coffee shop sits within an abandoned military fortification, its entrance surrounded by rusting tanks. It’s a scene the citizens of Taiwan’s remote Kinmen Island know well. All that separates the cafe from mainland China are 6 miles of choppy water and a row of anti-invasion […]
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Asians are concerned about visiting the U.S., but many still plan to go, survey shows
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email A new survey shows how politics, the prevalence of guns and the fear of physical violence affect interest among Southeast Asians to visit the U.S., reports CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli. 01:32 Sun, Oct 6 20248:13 PM EDT Source
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From guns to Trump: See which factors are deterring travelers from visiting the U.S.
More than 90% of travelers from Southeast Asia say that gun prevalence in the United States influences whether they will visit, according to a new survey. The study — which surveyed 6,000 international travelers from the six countries — showed that respondents perceived Hawaii to be the safest state in terms of gun violence, while […]
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Spirit tumbles to record low on report it’s exploring a bankruptcy filing. Here’s how it got here
A Spirit commercial airliner prepares to land at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, California, U.S., January 18, 2024. Mike Blake | Reuters Spirit Airlines shares tumbled to a record low on Friday after a report that it’s exploring Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The carrier faces a deadline this month to renegotiate more than […]
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Air New Zealand CEO says SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi will be ‘fantastic’ for its flyers
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Hours after a meeting with SpaceX and Starlink, Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran told “Squawk Box Asia” that the company is making “terrific progress” on introducing Starlink Wi-Fi services to its fleet, which is set to begin in 2025. Source
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A private island for $1,000 per night — for those who are willing to get there
When Richard Kvech first set foot on Pinang four years ago, a dilapidated bungalow used by passing fishermen was the only sign of human life on the island. Kvech and three friends, all from the Czech Republic, slept in hammocks and cooked on the beach, while dreaming of creating an eco-retreat on the 50-hectare Indonesian […]
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With Hurricane Helene disrupting travel, here’s what fliers need to know
Men inspect the damage from flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. Sean Rayford | Getty Images News | Getty Images As the Southeast U.S. recovers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destruction, consumers looking to change their air travel plans to or from affected areas without […]
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Watch CNBC’s full interview with Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein joins CNBC’s ‘Money Movers’ to discuss the company’s third-quarter earnings beat, how it plans to continue to grow and maintain strong consumer demand, and more. Source
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Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein on Q3 earnings beat
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein joins CNBC’s ‘Money Movers’ to discuss the company’s third-quarter earnings beat, how it plans to continue to grow and maintain strong consumer demand, and more. Source
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