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Qantas chief customer officer Vanessa Hudson, who has been with the airline for 24 years, will become chief financial officer from October 1. from The West Australian http://bit.ly/2ZLdQu6

Test dummies sent flying from NJ roller coaster A routine safety check of a roller coaster in New Jersey did not go according to plan when two test dummies were sent crashing into the roof of a nearby hotel. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2WeIDgU

TSA says new full-body scanners to add 'privacy filter' to protect passengers A new full-body scanner has been sent back by the Transportation Security Administration over privacy concerns for passengers. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2vtuikT

Mom claims Ryanair staff sent her autistic son into 'meltdown' before flight, praised Jet2 for 'outstanding' response A mother in the U.K. says she’ll never fly Ryanair again. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GKPvMp

The Goseong-area route has opened on the eastern side of the DMZ in the first phase of what's known as the 'Peace Trail' project. A group of 20 hikers were the first to tackle the course. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2Wd0kgB

Seattle-based design firm Teague has come up with the concept, which it says will transform aircraft galleys from back-of-house kitchens into self-service retail spaces. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2J2wtE0

It is revealed in Avengers: Endgame that Thor is living in a quaint settlement called New Asgard, five years after his crushing defeat at the climax of Avengers: Infinity War. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2vvBVHD

Instagram travel couple blasts 'horrible' litter at popular tourist beach They hope to highlight the “reality of the horrible situation” at their “favorite beach in the world." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2UPkDj1

Awards have been handed out by the AA in categories including friendliest, story of the year, unique, restaurant with rooms, breakfast of the year and UK guest accommodation of the year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2vvHoOF

The man is the third employee in a week to be jailed for the practice from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2UToP0R

Norwegian Cruise Line passenger facing charges after allegedly assaulting woman aboard ship A New York man is facing federal charges carrying a sentence of up to six years in prison. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2vv4s00

Woman cited after bringing loaded gun to TSA checkpoint at West Virginia airport The woman had no ticket to fly, but had reportedly obtained a pass to escort another passenger to a gate. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2JbaP0B

Pedestrians are the prime target market for all “great cities in the world” and traffic should come second, a City of Perth council meeting heard tonight. from The West Australian http://bit.ly/2GSTjN5

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'We highly recommend that you avoid travelling on these dates unless you absolutely have to,' says Virgin Trains from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2J1pJ9k

A Ryanair plane clipped the wing of a Jet2 aircraft from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2IVToSr

'All on easyJet EZY883 now being held at an empty gate for checks and searches – no filming allowed,' tweeted Jessica Omari from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2PI2AKE

Most people who have visited the Balkan country will have been to the capital city, Riga, but may not have ventured further afield, which is a shame. Cēsis is a 13th-century town,... Source from The Travel Blogs http://bit.ly/2VFE2XQ

Minimalist cabins, flower-dusted salads, a floating sauna: Even the fat flies and creeping spiders can’t undermine the magic of this hidden retreat. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2IO30yx

Social media users claimed the female character was 'over sexualised' from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2J4PHZS

From glasshouses in Chilean wine country to The Pig's latest swanky outpost from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2Vwhkl9

'It's chaos at Orlando Airport!' said one passenger from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2J41Qy7

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The trip, to La Reunion in the Indian Ocean, is being offered by holiday firm Off the Map Travel. Guests stay in see-through bubble tents, explore lava caves and zip-line through the jungle. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2vsNA9Z

A reservation system used by JetBlue, American and other airlines experienced a glitch on Monday, causing headaches that rippled across the nation. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2vpBgHI

'On long-distance routes, multiple operators would compete for passengers' business, making services far more responsive to their needs' from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2PDOTMt

'We deeply regret what happened with these accidents' said the Boeing CEO from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2ZIm4TT

Anticipating huge demand, the museum in Paris announced that visitors to the exhibition, which starts in October, must book tickets online. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2PDoVJ9

With a deeper dive into early American history, a gigantic exhibition based on the musical “Hamilton” opens in Chicago. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2vBjZvn

'Technical issue' with airport computer systems affecting American Airlines, JetBlue travelers across the country Customers at airports across the United States have been reporting technical issues affecting JetBlue and American Airlines computer systems. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2J9jMqS

Spending the downpayment on a car on one night at the Japanese-inspired Nobu Ryokan Malibu, the writer worried, could he live up to his hotel room? from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2GHQ0H3

United Airlines covers controversial seatback cameras Passengers no longer need to worry about being secretly recorded while flying United Airlines. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2V42ItK

Helen Estella claims her son Leo suffered a 'meltdown' due to the way he was treated, with airport staff at Alicante even calling police. She says Jet2 staff (pictured) then stepped in to help. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2ZIFiZK

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To compete with the surging home-share industry, the hotel company is betting big on vacation rentals with a new home-sharing division. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2vrXwkj

The new 'peace trail' follows the heavily armed Demilitarized Zone from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2GTgZAY

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JetBlue flight detained at JFK airport during potential measles scare All passengers were later cleared by medical services, the airline confirmed in a statement. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2V3u0QN

Trips are 'specifically designed for naturists, nudists, swingers and other free spirits embracing body positivity' from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2PCj72o

John Sutcliffe hiked from Cape Cornwall to Cape Wrath, carrying 18kg of camping equipment and clothing and taking in some of the UK's most remote and wildest parts. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2PC3mbY

Head for warmer climes on a last-minute spring break from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2DDugLT

'We've had a contingent of UK readers for years but we've never really tailored the content' from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2V30bjn

Paul Bromham, 38, from Swansea, Wales, started filming during his time-off while hiking. His edited video shows the sharp contrast in scenery. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2GQxRbd

It's part of an overhaul of economy in its narrow-body fleet from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2WbZvVr

If your timing is right, along this 130-mile dirt road in the Sonoran Desert you may see blankets of flowers along with sad reminders of its history. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2UJ0Npz

'It's easy to take one step too far,' says rescue service from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2IRf41Q

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Summer vacation is too expensive for most Americans The economy may be roaring, but millions of Americans are struggling to afford a vacation this summer. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Lbger4

Shelter Island has tried to preserve its character by restricting the short-term rental market, angering many homeowners in the quaint Long Island town. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2GK61fy

British tourists tend to miss out on Toledo despite it only being a 30-minute train ride from Madrid. In his city guide, Anwer Bati makes the case for this historic and culturally fascinating city. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2PAUrYr

'Edinburgh to London – delay, delay and an absolute lack of any honest communication,' tweeted passenger Paul Gilhooley from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2UM9hMr

Boeing didn’t advise airlines, FAA that it shut off warning system Boeing Co. didn’t tell Southwest Airlines Co. and other carriers when they began flying its 737 MAX jets that a safety feature found on earlier models that warns pilots about malfunctioning sensors had been deactivated, according to government and industry officials. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2Vq1Pez

Two in three package holidays sold are all inclusive – paying upfront for meals and drinks from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2Vw58Rj

American Airlines crew, passengers saved baby’s life, Florida mother says American Airlines crew members and passengers quickly jumped into action last Thursday after an 11-month-old girl started seizing about 10 minutes from landing at DFW International Airport, the girl's mother said.  via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2XTmSDO

In-bound and out-bound passengers at some of Australia’s international airports are experiencing long delays thanks to a computer glitch. from The West Australian http://bit.ly/2ULqS76

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The Madrid to Segovia train makes a day trip to Segovia easy. Find how to get there and what to do in the stunning Roman city famed for its iconic aqueduct. Source from The Travel Blogs http://bit.ly/2V1HEnP

Escaped snake caught on bus terrifies passengers: 'Never getting on a bus again' He must have misssssed his stop. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GLMwUa

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Tourists warned against taking selfies after Instagram influencer popularizes dangerous spot “It's really easy just to take that one step too far." via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2PB5oJf

Michel will join you on this wonderful eight-day river cruise on the Rhone, aboard a luxury Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. He will host a private cooking demonstration and a special market tour. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2VqWKCJ

The Mail on Sunday's Claudia Joseph boarded The Blue Train from Cape Town heading for Pretoria. It's a very elegant affair - think high tea, posh dinners and butlers on demand. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2LiDbJ0

David Dillon visited the town of Kitzbuhel in the Austrian Alps. In the winter it's a fashionable ski resort but there's also lots to do in the warmer months. He stayed at Schloss Lebenberg, an old castle. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2Vty1xz

Observing wildlife in its natural habitat is one of the most exhilarating experiences, especially if you’re on foot. If you want to experience the thrill, here are seven of the very best trips available. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2L9E8D5

The Beverley Arms is a smart redbrick coaching inn located in East Yorkshire. It has 38 cosy rooms, a glass-roofed restaurant and a sunny terrace with a fire pit for drinks on balmy evenings. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2L84Jk3

Resort fees in America can add hundreds of pounds to the cost of your stay - and budget around £4 per adult per night in tourist tax in places such as Venice, warns Neil Simpson. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2VqWGTv

Everyone says the Qsuite is, if not the best, then one of the best business class experiences in the world. But will MailOnline's Travel Editor, Ted Thornhill? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2PEctcg

MailOnline's Sadie Whitelocks checked into The Times Square Edition during its launch week. The 42-storey hotel was masterminded by former Studio 54 co-owner Ian Schrager. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2INWZ4C

MailOnline Travel's Ted Thornhill checked into the One&Only Cape Town. It's not cheap, with rooms starting at £491 ($635) - but for that you get perfection. More or less... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2vqP3xG

Radio Free Europe photographer Amos Chapple recently had a look around the site, which lies 185 miles south of Kiev, and captured the facility in a set of fascinating photographs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2PwxKEu

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A passenger on the flight said they were warned “not be alarmed” if they saw something “drop off the wing”. from The West Australian http://bit.ly/2vyrSSh

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China is getting more visitors every year. They flock to the Middle Kingdom to experience firsthand one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. Planning a trip to China... Source from The Travel Blogs http://bit.ly/2PxkVd1

For bibliophiles with plenty of time to browse, Richmond’s Chop Suey Books offers a feast of “gently used” books packed into its two-floor store. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2LaE4Dc

Namibia is so high on my bucket list that it’s almost erupting out of the top. A vast country in South West Africa, it offers amazing nature, with jaw-dropping landscapes... Source from The Travel Blogs http://bit.ly/2V5rTfG

Europe’s hip hotel brand brings a hybrid between a hostel and a boutique hotel to the high-profile Mid-Beach area. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2DACWT8

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Fitness breaks are not just popular with millennials but now midlifers are getting in on the act, too. Here's our pick of some of the best bootcamps and retreats around the UK. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2XQbA3a

Mark Palmer spent 24 hours as the general manager of Dukes London, off St James's Street. He said it was a 'military operation' and needed a large cocktail at the end of the day... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2GPaIWY

St Petersburg is a beautiful ancient city with a friendly, cosmopolitan outlook and a middle-class feel, writes Jeffrey Archer. The Winter Palace and the Amber Room are must-see attractions. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2XQVlD0

The Daily Mail's Kate Johnson journeyed to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and skipped trendy Tulum. She checked into the adults only, Unico 20˚87˚ on the Riviera Maya. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2GPzRkh

Jamaican resort celebrates James Bond filming with special promotions Hotels and resorts are celebrating the return of the 007 film franchise. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2ZFRCtt

To get updates around terrorism risks visit the FCO website, Trailfinders can fix personalised solo tours and the Landmark Trust has holiday lets that cater to large groups, says the holiday guru. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2vqXl8B

Gravetye Manor in Sussex was built in 1598 and only has 17 rooms. The Inspector spent a night there and tucked into a three-course a la carte dinner, which he said was 'delicious, albeit fussy'. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2Px2Wn7

The Daily Mail's Harriet Sime ventured to Reims and Epernay in the heart of the French Champagne region. She visited five of the 320 houses in the area. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2vpblQh

Bruges in northwest Belgium doesn't disappoint if your hopes for a weekend away includes old-fashioned charm. There are also irresistible chocolate shops and a thriving beer scene. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2PwRIPC

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The Gwen in downtown Chicago has installed a tent on its 16th floor. It is kitted out with a queen-sized bed, electric lights and exotic rugs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2vn4g2L

United CEO blasted for claiming passengers are 'pissed at the world' by the time they get to plane It turns out, United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz knows exactly what it’s like to fly United. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2IPKAxp

Plane Talk: Janet Marchant's misery is a consequence of aviation paralysis from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2GIDQPg

The Chicago-based airline's hallmark gold colors are out, and three different shades of blue are in - Rhapsody Blue, United Blue and Sky Blue. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2UH24gJ

There's just six weeks to go before it opens at the California theme park, on May 31, along with the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2IKiNhF

Scandinavian airline cancels hundreds of flights amid pilot strike, apologizes to 72,000 affected travelers SAS is apologizing to passengers after a pilot strike forced the carrier to cancel more than 670 flights on Friday. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GMX1I5

What can be better than cosying up by the fire with a tankard of butterbeer from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2VpXwzP

From converted chapels and golden Georgian houses to bars masquerading as art studios and posh country piles, these are the best hotels in Bath from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2UIiLZh

CBD oil confiscations at Dallas airport have 'skyrocketed,' official says — and passengers may be arrested Passing through the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport could be a real buzzkill for CBD enthusiasts. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2GAnKpL

Mary Novakovich finds the best places to stay in the city where Europe meets Asia from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2XP0E5P

French architects have revealed a stunning set of plans to redesign Notre Dame Cathedral's fire-ravaged roof as a greenhouse, complete with a glass roof. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2ZCsKmr

The Gwen in downtown Chicago has installed a yurt on its 16th floor. It is kitted out with a queen-sized bed, electric lights and exotic rugs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2UGb06b

Screams, panic when Easyjet passenger tries to open door midflight A passenger got more than a little difficult on an Easyjet flight from London Gatwick Airport to Pisa, Italy. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2PEyqbf

The mesmerising video, filmed at the plane manufacturer's plant in Toulouse, charts the delivery of components all the way through to fitting the fuselage together and spray-painting its livery. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2GOnrIf

Rhiannon Curry finds the darkest spots in the world for stargazing from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2XK2uF1

The new attraction, called Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, is set to open in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Florida resort on June 13. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2PvjoUU

Researchers from the University of Plymouth studied areas with volcanic seeps that create pockets of high ocean acidity and have shown it to have major impact on wild fish and marine life. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2vlBnnp

She said she was 'absolutely boiling' from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2GEtkYp

Trendy hotels and boutiques have cropped up recently, resulting in higher rents, but also more foot traffic. from NYT > Travel https://nyti.ms/2Pt0vSH

'All too often improvements have been delivered late, trains are overcrowded and ticket types incomprehensible,' says Virgin Trains from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2vlkMjL

He had to be restrained by passengers and crew from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2XO97pT

Pilots are walking out over unpredictable hours from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2ZzP5B0

Travel nanny can help keep kids calm on vacation — for as much as $500 a day One day she’s touring the Alhambra in Andalusia, Spain. The next, she’s taking one of her charges to Gladiator School at the famed Colosseum in Rome. via FOX NEWS https://fxn.ws/2voGvaB

The study found that eight in 10 people think the famous portrait is a 'let down' from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2GDSTsk

MailOnline Travel has toilet-hopped around the world to find the most Instagram-worthy lavatories. Our tour includes pit stops in New York, Chicago and London. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://dailym.ai/2UZ8g8E

The travel giant has stopped selling holidays to the Indian Ocean nation from The Independent - Travel https://ind.pn/2ZEyQD5

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