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By Keith Allen and Nouran Salahieh, CNN More than 600 flights were canceled and thousands more were delayed in the United States on Saturday, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. Saturday marks the third day of major flight cancellations after thunderstorms pounded major airports on the East Coast on Thursday, making for one of

By Forrest Brown, CNN It’s enough to give anyone already nervous about the chaos in the skies yet another reason to pop an antacid: the prospect of delayed, lost or damaged baggage. The concern is valid. Especially when an epic winter storm sweeps across the land and one airline has a complete meltdown. Or when

Zoe Sottile, CNN Gigi Hadid may soon be making the switch from modeling clothes to designing them. The American supermodel of Palestinian-Dutch descent has teased the launch of her upcoming clothing brand, Guest in Residence, on Instagram. On Thursday, she posted a series of pictures related to the launch, including fabric swatches, piles of knitwear,

Julia Buckley, CNN When frequent flier Julie booked a clutch of trips to Warsaw last year, she was expecting to spend her weekends in the Polish capital sightseeing, strolling around its parks, and eating pierogi. But by the time the date of the first trip — June 2022 — rolled around, people around her weren’t

By Maureen O’Hare, CNN This week in travel, we look at innovative new transport concepts, the reopening of Thailand’s most famous beach, and flight attendants speak out about the airport chaos gripping Europe and America. Blue sky thinking Someone warn the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff: If NASA has its way, booms might soon

Zoe Sottile, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin showed up in a playground in New York City’s Central Park on Monday night. Well, not exactly — a bright-red sculpture of Putin was erected there by French artist James Colomina. Colomina took credit for the sculpture, which depicts Putin sitting atop a miniature war tank, in an

Julia Buckley, CNN Planning a trip to Europe next summer? The cost of living may be rising but there’s one small comfort — you no longer have to pay €7 ($7.35) to be let in. The European Commission has postponed the launch of its ETIAS visa waiver scheme, which will see all non-EU passport holders

Julia Buckley, CNN In the cut-throat post-pandemic world of hospitality, getting the best employees is everything. Now one hotel group has decided to lure in stellar staff by offering a golden handshake — of a free tattoo if they stick it out for six months. Germany’s Ruby Hotels, which has 16 properties across Europe, is

Megan C. Hills From sparkling jumpsuits to diamond-studded rings, Elvis Presley loved all things glittery — as do collectors of his memorabilia. But much of the jewelry famously gifted by the singer to his manager Colonel Tom Parker was long considered lost. Now, decades after the items were last seen, a California auction house has

Jacopo Prisco, CNN Cocktail lounges, five course meals, caviar served from ice sculptures and an endless flow of champagne: life on board airplanes was quite different during the “golden age of travel,” the period from the 1950s to the 1970s that is fondly remembered for its glamor and luxury. It coincided with the dawn of

Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN Real diamonds shouldn’t float in water. But this brilliant new superyacht concept with an on board cinema, helipad and three integrated pools, is clearly an exception to the rule. Designed by Italian studio Gabriele Teruzzi Yachts & Design, the Stella del Sud concept was inspired by the famous Cartier 128 carat diamond

Leah Dolan, CNN As we enter August, there is one definitive accessory making summer headlines: an enviable set of sculpted abs. On Monday, Adam Driver again went viral for a topless, salt-of-the-earth Burberry campaign promoting the brand’s eau de parfum “Burberry Hero.” Barefoot and — crucially — bare chested, the actor can be seen running

Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Fast-food worker Jeff is barrel-chested, heavily eyebrowed and mustached. He’s got a campaign badge for former US President Richard Nixon, keeps his antacid pills on hand, and he owns what might be the smallest ever “World’s Greatest Dad” trophy. In a video clip, he smokes a cigarette, speaking with a southern drawl.

Barry Neild, CNN An intensely salty sea which warms to planet-beating temperatures at the height of summer is a hostile place for most vegetation to survive. Yet in one corner of Abu Dhabi, where briny waters lap sun-scorched shoreline, there’s a forest not only surviving, but thriving — creating a natural sanctuary for wildlife and

Pete Muntean and Nicky Robertson, CNN The US Federal Aviation Administration is seeking comments from the public about the size of commercial airplane seats — from a safety perspective. In a filing with the Federal Register on Wednesday, the FAA requested comments on the minimum seat dimensions necessary for the safety of air passengers in

Silvia Marchetti, CNN Buyers from all around the world have been snapping up dilapidated Italian homes at rock bottom prices over the past few years as numerous depopulated towns and villages attempt to revive their dwindling communities by offering property bargains. While the prospect of substantial structural upgrades, along with the red tape often involved