Francesco Schettino, the captain of the ill-fated Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia could be sentenced to a cumulative total of over 2,500 years in prison if convicted of causing a shipwreck,...

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has stopped Chinese airlines to pay charge on carbon emissions forced by the Europe Union (EU), and neither to hike freights, nor to add other fees...

An Italian woman has sued the owner of Costa Concordia for a million Euros in damages and compensation, claiming the terror and trauma of being involved in the Italian cruise ship disaster caused her...

The New York Giants have won their second Super Bowl title in four years and fourth overall after beating the New England Patriots in the final.

The Giant's Eli Manning engineered a nine-play,...

China's airlines are not allowed to pay a charge on carbon emissions imposed by the European Union (EU) nor are they allowed to hike freight or add other fees without government permission,...

The Chinese government announced on Monday that it would prohibit its airlines from paying a controversial "carbon tax" on flights to and from Europe imposed by the European Union, putting...

I can't take it anymore: I want a beach vacation - and I want to leave this week, on a last-minute sale to escape the cold. What vaccinations really matter? What can I do to minimize my risk for...

American Airlines may not know for weeks how many South Florida employees will lose their jobs under a proposal to lay off 13,000 people across the company, representatives said Monday.In a meeting...

Chinese airplane of the Hainan Airlines waits for the take-off, aviation passenger stairs of Hungarian Airline Malev are seen at Budapest's Liszt Ferenc Airport on Feb 3. AFP photo China...

Some 7,433 individual tourists from Shanghai have visited Taiwan since June, when people from the Chinese mainland were allowed to go to the island without a guided tour group, Shanghai Taiwan...

With 214 ships scheduled to visit Sydney in 2012, the issue of where to berth them has hit the spotlight again. Ports Minister Duncan Gray reported to the ABC yesterday that the 43 per cent increase...

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Marriott announced three new hotels will join its portfolio in Europe, each to feature the innovative new European design model for the upper-moderate Courtyard by Marriott brand.The hotels are...

His campaign is stretched so thin he sometimes sleeps in supporters' spare rooms and even taps them for a lift to his own rallies. But Rick Santorum, one of the remaining contenders for the...

The wrangle over the scheme, which could charge for carbon emissions from flights in and out of Europe, has also drawn ire from the United States...

Last year was a big year for Hawaii's cruise ship industry, with 124,456 cruise ship visitors coming to the Islands and spending a collective $34 million. And the number of cruise ships seen...

If you are heading to France via Air France, take note: The airline has cancelled flights and is making ongoing adjustments due to a strike by aviation workers that began today. Despite the actions,...

The U.S. government has restricted travel to Cuba for a half-century. However, the Obama administration has gone back to a Clinton-era policy that eased some limitations, and some 400,000 Americans...

Vegas, baby, yeah! (Can you hear the Austin Powers accent?) At this point, the city of sin is pretty much synonymous with any night-time activity — gambling, dancing, drinking, grubbin —...

PARIS -- Air France and other airlines have so far limited the damage on Monday from a strike by aviation industry workers by canceling or rescheduling at least 100 flights in advance, Paris...

In trading on Monday, advertising shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0.9%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Focus Media Holding Limited (FMCN), off about 3% and shares...

The city of Venice, concerned about cruise passenger overload and environmental impacts, wants to keep the big ships farther from the historic...

BEIJING — China announced Monday it will prohibit its airlines from paying European Union charges on carbon emissions, ratcheting up a global dispute over the cost of combatting climate change....

Save for the Boardwalk, Atlantic City isn't known as a place for tourists to walk around and soak up atmosphere. In fact, some of the streets not far from casinos can be downright scary. And the...

Follow this company in Niagara Falls and the Seneca Allegany Casino in Salamanca both received AAA's top-level rating. This marks the seventh year in a row that Seneca Niagarahas...

Tim Smith said the company hasn't put forth concrete plans for staffing at particular airports. Citing information provided by local union...

Tom Horton said the Fort Worth-based airline intends to exit bankruptcy independently, but could try to buy another carrier after leaving Chapter...

AYANA, Bali: Kisik Jetty at AYANA is the only private pier in Bali available for dinners. Decorated to your specifications for a more personal experience, diners are serenaded by both bamboo...

CAIRO  — The chief executive of the Arab world's biggest publicly traded investment bank denied reports Monday that the travel ban imposed on him by Egyptian authorities was linked to...

Analysts have said the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster near the coast of Italy is expected to put pressure on the industry just as the UAE is striving for the sector to play a bigger role in its...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A third U.S.-based cruise ship with an outbreak of stomach illness has sailed again after being decontaminated in South Florida. The vessel Ruby Princess sailed Sunday...

CRYSTAL Serenity slipped in and out of Newcastle harbour yesterday as the cruise ship made its Hunter debut.The 820-foot cruise ship unloaded about 1000 passengers from Los Angeles after arriving...

Giant cruise ships carrying thousands of passengers are an increasingly familiar site in the Port of Tauranga. Eighty-two of the mega-ships are scheduled to visit the city this season, up from 54...

Passengers aboard a Royal Caribbean and two Carnival ocean liners fell ill with a stomach virus last week, forcing delays while the companies worked to disinfect the ships before returning to sea. ...

WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn.  — A memorial Mass has been scheduled for a Minnesota couple who are missing in the Italian cruise ship disaster, their family announced...

China on Monday barred its airlines from a European scheme to reduce carbon emissions, hardening its stance a week before a summit at which the European Union will seek Chinese help to ease its debt...

All Lloyds TSB silver, gold, platinum and premier customers will be automatically covered for disruptions to their travel as part of the company’s travel insurance policy. The company added...

Civil aviation authorities yesterday ordered the nation's airlines not to comply with the EU's Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), sending out China's "most concrete signal of...

The final wave of the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush got underway Monday, with more than 235,000 commuters returning to Shanghai on Lantern Festival via rail or bus, said local transport...

Perth Glory have moved a step closer to guaranteeing their first Hyundai A-League home final and inflicted more misery on Gold Coast United with a 4-0 win at nib Stadium...

TORONTO -; Canadian airlines say they saw record passenger numbers last month, signalling a potential upswing during the busier winter flying season. WestJet (TSX:WJA), Canada's second-largest...

China has banned its airlines from paying charges on carbon emissions imposed by the European Union. The charges that took effect last month are aimed at curbing emissions of climate-changing gases...