The Dreamliner, Boeing’s newest aircraft, has the potential to profoundly change air travel. The Dreamliner isn’t all about size – among wide-bodied aircraft, it’s a midsize airplane that seats 210 to 290 passengers, depending on the model. Instead, its claim to fame is efficiency. The 787 Dreamliner consumes 20 percent less fuel than the similarly [...]
Archive for December, 2011
Preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games – scheduled for July 27-August 12, 2012, in London, England – began in 2005, when the city won the honor of hosting the games for an unprecedented third time. Now, the major new venues in Olympic Park are complete, including the 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium, the Aquatics Center and the [...]
If you’re flying this holiday season – whether to visit family, spend time with friends or just to get away – it’s possible you might be traveling with gifts for loved ones. However, taking gifts with you may not be as easy as you think. The good news is that you have some options. If [...]