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Boeing says committed to MAX for long term
Boeing Co's upcoming 737 MAX is not a bridge to an all-new small airplane, and the U.S. planemaker intends to make the updated version of its best-selling 737 narrowbody for as long as customers buy it, a top Boeing executive said on Monday.
Telcos to ease cellphones' use of WiFi hotspots
Within a year cellphones will be able to use operators' WiFi hotspots without cumbersome logging-in procedures, giving consumers faster access to the Internet on the go, a new industry initiative promised on Tuesday.
India to ask airlines to shun EU carbon scheme
India is poised to ask airlines not to take part in the European Union emissions trading scheme, a senior official said, in what would be an escalation of a row over the EU's unilateral move to charge for carbon emitted by flights in and out of Europ
100-year-old will help carry London flame
A 100-year-old grandmother will be one of the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame through the streets of London when it arrives in the capital in July.
Executives see worsening work-life imbalance
Media executive Oscar Gomez Barbero gave a bleak assessment of his work-life balance. Media executive Oscar Gomez Barbero gave a bleak assessment of his work-life balance.
Five footloose gadgets for the business traveller
With mobile technology growing more and more advanced, today's business traveller is expected to keep on top of all correspondence, respond to any client questions and remain as productive as if he were sitting in his office in front of the computer.
The Spirited Traveller: Drinking minty mastiha in Athens
Ouzo? That's for tourists. While in the Greek capital Athens, real tipplers drink mastiha. Ouzo? That's for tourists. While in the Greek capital Athens, real tipplers drink mastiha.
Airlines warn of Olympic chaos at London airports
The heads of four leading airlines have warned the British government there could be chaos at London's airports during this summer's Olympic Games, which would cause major embarrassment to the country unless a deal can be reached over their concerns.
The banker and the cabbie: When two worlds collide
At the very moment William Bryan Jennings should have been climbing into bed at his sumptuous Connecticut mansion, the high-ranking executive at Morgan Stanley was sprinting through back roads a mile away. He was exhausted, scared and - detectives would later allege - had just stabbed a taxi driver in a dispute over a fare.
App for leaving your virtual mark at physical places
Imagine standing at the Eiffel Tower and being able to see messages and videos overlaid through your smartphone from all visitors who have come before you.
Working out in the early hours
Night owls, insomniacs, shift workers and other denizens of the dark are finding less need to fit their workout time into the nine-to-five world.
Indonesia police shoot dead 5 suspected militants in Bali
Indonesian police shot dead five suspected militants planning attacks on the resort island of Bali, including an assault on a night club popular with foreign tourists, the national counter-terrorism agency and police said on Monday.
Auction houses poised for marathon of Asian art sales
Bronze Buddhas, modern art, hanging scrolls and even a trove of carved rhinoceros horns featured on the popular television show "Antiques Roadshow" are among highlights at Christie's and Sotheby's semi-annual Asia week sales starting on Monday.
Starbucks opens first juice bar in biggest move outside coffee
Starbucks Corp will open the first store in its new Evolution Fresh juice bar chain on Monday, its biggest move outside coffee and one it hopes will boost the company's position in the $50 billion health food sector.
Nigeria biggest airline to stop Abuja-London route
Nigeria's biggest carrier Arik Air said it would have to stop its daily flights between Abuja and London because it was being prevented from getting arrival and departure slots at UK airports, an accusation that risked reigniting a diplomatic row.
Heathrow's Olympics exodus terminal nears completion
Contractors at London's main Heathrow Airport on Friday fitted the final roof section on a white marquee-like structure which will form a dedicated terminal for Olympic athletes and organisers leaving Britain after the close of the 2012 Games.
Top 10 Best Non-Art Museums
When you mention the word "museum," most travelers imagine the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or the throngs of people trying to sneak a peek at the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
Bangkok airport problems threaten tourist-friendly image
When Bangkok's futuristic $4 billion (2.5 billion pound) Suvarnabhumi airport opened six years ago, it was hailed as a model for the region.
Cayman Islands Ritz-Carlton placed in receivership
The Ritz-Carlton luxury resort and high-end residential developments in the Cayman Islands were placed into receivership this week because of an outstanding $250 million loan.
ICAO sees difficult path to airline emissions plan
The hunt for a global mechanism to address airlines' emissions will be difficult and complicated, partly because of developing country concerns about the economic impact, a senior official from the UN body overseeing civil aviation says.
Bribery law poses hurdle to Olympics hospitality
The Olympics may be the hottest ticket in London this summer but some of the best seats remain unsold as big companies weigh the cost and the risk of breaching Britain's new bribery laws before buying premium hospitality packages.
China halts 10 more Airbus orders
China has suspended the purchase of 10 more Airbus jets, two people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, raising the stakes in a potentially damaging trade row over European Union airline emissions charges.
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Seattle
Set between two major mountain ranges, the Olympics and the Cascades, with the Puget Sound's fjord-like waters to the west and massive Lake Washington to the east, Seattle has one of the most dramatic settings of any city in the country.
Berlin's Holocaust memorial at risk of crumbling
German authorities have started reinforcing hundreds of concrete blocks at Berlin's Holocaust memorial with steel collars after a study revealed they were at risk of crumbling.
New York gay hotel looks to thriving LGBT tourism
The OUT NYC hotel boasts two hot tubs, a secret garden, its own nightclub and the title of Manhattan's first boutique hotel built specifically to cater to millions of gay tourists to New York.
Lufthansa tackles costs to return to profit growth
German flagship airline Deutsche Lufthansa vowed to make tough cost cuts and restructure its loss-making Austrian unit as it warned on Thursday that economic uncertainty and high fuel prices would cut into its operating profit this year.
Greek archaeologists appeal for help to save monuments
Greek archaeologists appealed to art lovers across the world on Wednesday to protest against austerity cuts taking a toll on the debt-stricken country's ancient monuments, temples and museums.
Forget Bollywood -- Mumbai enjoys fight nights
The small wooden door in a film studio complex deep within the heart of Mumbai creaks open to pumping music, a beer-guzzling crowd and two men raining punches and kicks onto each other in the makeshift ring.
The hunt for black and white truffles in Istria
In 1999, Giancarlo Zigante and his dog Diana were walking amongst the dense forests of Istria, Croatia, when they stumbled upon a world record-breaking 1.31 kg white truffle.
Royal opera revived for queen coronation anniversary
The Royal Opera House will mark the 60th anniversary of the queen's coronation with a new staging of Benjamin Britten's opera "Gloriana," which explores the relationship between the ageing Queen Elizabeth I and her favourite, the Earl of Essex.
