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In our latest CNN Travel roundup, we bring you the airports offering the best customer experience, the cruise ship where you can live on board for $30,000 a year and why you’re more likely to fart when your plane is taking off or landing.
The aviation experience
Flying long-haul can leave you dried up, zonked out and unusually prone to flatulence. (And some of us were that way before we even boarded the plane.) So keep yourself well hydrated, eat slowly, avoid fizzy drinks, and read this guide to what exactly happens to your body on a long flight, along with tips on avoiding the most common problems.
As for the farting, that’s because of the change in cabin pressure and the gas in your system reacting accordingly – so be careful as the plane climbs and descends.
We also have flight attendant Kris Major’s insider secrets on how to survive a long-haul flight: from when to eat, to how to maximize your layover and whether it’s okay to take off your shoes. He also explains why he always hangs his tie on his bunk’s curtain before he goes to sleep.
Airports also do their bit to make sure passengers get the optimum experience at ground level, whether they’re setting off for their flight or arriving at their destination. The Airport Service Quality Awards recognize the aviation hubs doing the finest work, including an Italian mega-airport and a Southeast Asian wonder with its own indoor waterfall.
Cruise news
A round-the-world cruise sounds for many like an impossible dream, but seeing the sights by boat just got a little more affordable.
Life at Sea Cruises has opened bookings for its three-year, 130,000-mile voyage to 135 countries, with a ticket price that works out to a not-unreasonable $30,000 per person per year. Passengers will be able to work remotely from the full-scale business center and make use of the gym, pool and 24-hour hospital with free medical visits, as well as all the usual cruise ship amenities and entertainment.
Living life at sea as you do back home also means being just as mindful of environmental concerns. The cruise industry is known for its carbon-spurting vessels and excess waste production, but there are plenty of companies out there working hard to make water-bound adventures a lot more sustainable. Here are some of them.
Finally, it’s not just seas you can cruise upon: The world’s longest river cruise set out in January on the Ganges, launching new 3,200-kilometer (1,990-mile) trips through waterways in India and neighboring Bangladesh, visiting national parks, major cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites along the way.
Misbehavior of the week
A man and woman have been sentenced to four years in prison for carrying out a $1.7 million wine heist at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain. The couple stole 45 bottles of wine, including an 1806 vintage with a six-figure price tag.
Unruly dudes were caught on video throwing punches while boarding a Phoenix-bound plane at a Dallas airport. In a separate incident, a man was caught on video causing disruption before being arrested for allegedly trying to stab a flight attendant with a broken spoon and attempting to open the emergency door.
It seems there are some passengers who could benefit from traveling inside protective cases with a few chew toys and shiny tassels. But for the moment, at least, that honor is reserved for our furry friends. And so we end with a pet PSA: Please do not send live cats through the X-ray scanner at the airport.
We don’t recommend dead ones either, but it’s once again a fully animate kitty that has turned up at a US airport. TSA officers are therefore asking travelers to please, please unpack your puss before throwing your bag on the conveyor.
Family affair
Family adventure: Private pilot Ian Porter, his wife Michelle, daughters Samantha, 21 and Sydney, 18, who also happen to be qualified pilots, and son Christopher, 15, are currently around halfway through a 14-month circumnavigation of the world. Samantha Porter Magical moments: The Porters, pictured at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia, set off from Vancouver on June 15, 2022 and have “been basically traveling every day since.” Samantha Porter Private plane: The family are flying on board their Gippsaero GA8 AirVan, a modern aircraft manufactured in Australia, which they purchased specifically for this expedition. Samantha Porter Global tour: They’ve have already visited around 20 countries, including the United States, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina. Samantha Porter Special crew: While Ian acts as chief pilot, Samantha and Sydney are his co-pilots, wife Michelle is in charge of health documents and visas and Christopher takes care of the camera equipment, when he’s not studying remotely. Samantha Porter Wonderful sights: An aerial shot of the Iguazu Falls in Argentina captured from the sky. Samantha Porter From above: “Viewing life from the sky is a truly unique experience and a different perspective,” says Michelle Porter. Samantha Porter No hurry: The Porters, who say their modus operandi is “low and slow,” have flown over 25,000 nautical miles during the past seven months. Samantha Porter A family of pilots travels the world in a small plane (photos) Prev Next
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