Fly Delta, plant a tree
Fly Delta, plant a tree — Customers buying tickets on Delta Air Lines Inc.’s Web site this summer will have the chance to donate money to help offset the carbon dioxide created by their airline travel. (AP)
Undisclosed customer orders 30 Boeing 787s — Boeing has quietly added 30 fuel-efficient 787 jets to its order book, but it’s not identifying the customer. The order, added to Boeing’s website last week, was for 30 787-8s worth an estimated $4.6 billion at list prices, Peter Conte, a spokesman at Boeing’s Seattle-based commercial airplane headquarters, said Wednesday. (AP)
Ship’s sinking likely won’t hurt holiday season — The sinking of a cruise ship off the island of Santorini and the resulting oil spill is not expected to dampen strong holiday bookings expected for Greece this summer, the head of a world tourism body said. (AP)
Gas prices kick world motorists — Although prices have eased this week, worries persist over tight fuel supply ahead of the U.S. summer driving season starting in late May after government data issued on Wednesday showed gasoline stocks there down for the 10th week running. (Reuters)
Southwest Airlines fuel hedging pushes profits — Southwest Airlines said Thursday its first-quarter profit rose by half on record revenues, but income would have fallen by 4 cents per share if not for gains from hedging future fuel costs. The low-cost carrier said it earned $93 million, or 12 cents per share, compared to $61 million, or 7 cents per share, a year earlier. (AP)
Research, planning can make trips for large passengers easier — For those who don’t want to snuggle up with a seatmate, here is some information that can help make for more comfortable traveling. (MSNBC.com)
While tourists sleep in — Throughout Europe — on medieval ramparts, in churches, produce markets, alpine farmsteads and Riviera villages — the local culture thrives while tourists sleep. (Tribune Media)
10 amazing adventures for under $1,000
Finding an adventure trip that qualifies as “amazing” for under $1,000 isn’t easy. But here are 10 that might fit the bill. (SmarterTravel.com)
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