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US Airways Retires in the Aviation History as it Merge with American Airlines

The US Airways had its final flight route from San Francisco to Philadelphia last friday night. The America's storied airline will no longer exist in the aviation industry as it completed its merger with the American Airlines.

Oct 20, 2015 9:06 AM EDT


3 Best Places to Watch Whirling Dervishes on Istanbul

Tourists might wonder where to view live performances of the Whirling Dervishes on Istanbul. These 3 best places in Istanbul will let you experience the mystic of the spiritual ceremony of Sema.

Oct 20, 2015 9:03 AM EDT


Singapore Airlines Offers Discounted Airfare for their Latest Premium Economy Class

Singapore Airlines is launching their new Premium Economy Class and they are offering airfare sale for it. Their new Premium Economy class flighs will start the upcoming January next year and passengers will experience its highly innovated seats.

Oct 20, 2015 8:58 AM EDT


US Top 5 Overrated Tourists Destinations and it's Alternative Places to Visit Instead

Some of the popular US destinations are overrated. These are the top 5 list of overrated US destinations and the alternative places that you can visit instead of it for convenience and enjoyment.

Oct 20, 2015 8:53 AM EDT


South Africa's 7 Most Luxurious Safari Lodges

After enjoying safari in Africa's known inland safari destinations, staying on a luxurious safari lodges will complete your day. These 7 most luxurious safari lodges in Africa that will surely make your stay in Africa more comfortable and unforgettable.

Oct 20, 2015 8:29 AM EDT


Amex Offer: Virgin Atlantic, Embassy Suites discounts from American Express Sync

Another travel related Amex Offer claims that clients can have credits on a $1,000+ purchase on Virgin America Airways. Amex also offers hotel deals to save up to 20% on an Embassy Suites hotel room.

Oct 20, 2015 8:11 AM EDT


Lufthansa eyeing on Berlin as a base for long-haul, airlines offering low- cost flight fares

Deutsche Lufthansa is planning to offer long-haul flights from Berlin. Moreover, the airline company is also offering cheap flight fares for frequent travelers.

Oct 20, 2015 7:54 AM EDT


Lufthansa to launch nonstop flight between San Jose and Frankfurt, airlines offer Business Class Deal from USA to London for just $2000

Lufthansa is reportedly launching a new nonstop flight between San Jose and Frankfurt. Moreover, Lufthansa also kicks off its great Business Class fare from US Gateways To London for just $2000.

Oct 20, 2015 7:48 AM EDT


Delta SkyMiles Dining Offer: Earning 3500 Bonus SkyMiles

The SkyMiles Dining program started their offer for up to 3,500 free miles with the First Bite Bonus. A traveler can even earn for a total of 3,500 bonus miles for the consecutive restaurant visits.

Oct 20, 2015 7:37 AM EDT


India’s IndiGo Airlines seeks to raise up share offer, Indian budget carrier wants $500 million from IPO

IndiGo had previously claimed to seek $200 million through the initial public offering. However, InterGlobe Aviation wants to raise around Rs32.68 billion ($500 million) in an initial public offering.

Oct 20, 2015 7:29 AM EDT


Japan Drum Festival: What You Need To Know About Taiko Festival

Japan Drum festival also known as Taiko Festival celebrates the festival that makes use of Taiko drums.

Oct 20, 2015 7:24 AM EDT


Halloween Destinations: Top 3 Places To Spend Halloween Around The World

Halloween is the time of the year to remember our departed loved ones and visit creepy places to celebrate the event.

Oct 20, 2015 7:20 AM EDT


First R2-D2 DreamLiner Plane Lands on Vancouver on Oct.18

The first R2-D2 Dreamliner plane arrived in Vancouver Airport on Oct. 18 for its first flight from Haneda Airport, Tokyo.

Oct 20, 2015 7:12 AM EDT


Hawaiian Airlines’ Fully Flat First Class Seats Announced; Project Starts in 2016

Hawaiian Airlines announced their plan to offer fully flat first class seats to their premier class passengers which will take place on the second quarter of 2016.

Oct 20, 2015 7:02 AM EDT


IBM revenue down for the 14th quarter, cuts profit forecast

IBM) has announced more than projected fall in revenues as the stronger US currency put pressure on demand from China and other emerging economies. As a result, IBM has lowered its profit forecast for full year. The revenues were down 13.9 percent to $19.28billion for the quarter ending September as against the forecast of $19.62bn.

Oct 20, 2015 3:00 AM EDT


Zomato cashless payment service shuts down operation in Dubai

Zomato, the restaurant service based in India is pulling out its cashless payment system in Dubai. Conflicts over its market and expenses made the company decide to shut it down.

Oct 20, 2015 2:48 AM EDT


Square picks Jacqueline Reses ahead of IPO

Square has announced the appointment of Jacqueline Reses, outgoing chief development officer of Yahoo, as its head of its business financing division Square Capital. Square is in the process of going for an initial public offer (IPO).

Oct 20, 2015 2:36 AM EDT


Huawei to invest $1bn in ICT; keen on graphene applications

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has decided to invest $1billion information and communication technology (ICT) development over next five years. Huawei will work closely with Britain in development of technology applications in the telecommunications segment. Huawei is keen on using graphene in the ICT sector.

Oct 19, 2015 7:20 PM EDT


China cloaks weakest growth since 2009

The world's second largest economy witnessed its lowest growth rate in the last two decades. China's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate dipped below seven percent during the third quarter for the first time after the financial crisis. The economy growth rate for quarter ending September recorded 6.9 percent below the Chinese government's target of seven percent and slightly better than forecast of 6.8 percent.

Oct 19, 2015 7:01 PM EDT


Malaysia Property Stocks traded at 32 percent discount

Current global economy and political environtment had cause the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange to plunge in value. Among the worse performer is its property stocks which are currently traded at discounted price, giving big fund manager to buy more stocks.

Oct 19, 2015 6:52 PM EDT


Quindell spends £11M bid to bolster its own share price

Quindell Plc is investing heavily to jack up its own share price. It's estimated that the company has pumped in £11million so far to push up the share price on London Stock Exchange (LSE). The company has been intervening in the market to prevent steep fall of the share price, which has been tumbling for the past two years.

Oct 19, 2015 11:21 AM EDT


China dumping US debt as North America's domestic buying soars

The China's withdrawing from the US government debt is being overlooked as robust demand in the domestic market is increasing. Several US mutual funds have started buying treasuries at auction. The US investors are also increasing their buying. China is the largest foreign creditor with $1.4 trillion of US government debt.

Oct 19, 2015 11:19 AM EDT


What you will like about Mazda CX-3: A lot

Launched starting in Japan early in this year, Mazda CX-3 is one of the best looking and most affordable small SUVs. Mazda CX-3 is offered with SKYACTIV Technology delivering powerful driving experience yet impressive on its economy. Mazda CX-3 also offers a handsome and stylish design with 'KODO - Soul of Motion' design.

Oct 19, 2015 11:16 AM EDT


NY Times faces second Twitter indiscretion made by staff member

After a Twitter post that has been deemed by many as "profane" and "inappropriate", New York Times staffer Philip Richardson was reprimanded by the public, and most likely by superiors, for a social media post that sent an F-bomb to Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush.

Oct 19, 2015 11:01 AM EDT


DropBox submits Paper as alternative to Google Docs

It was only six months ago that Dropbox hinted at developing a collaborative note-taking tool called Notes, according to The Verge. Just now, they've released news that the tool will officially be called Dropbox Paper and that the beta test is seeing some significant progress.

Oct 19, 2015 10:57 AM EDT


Amazon filed a lawsuit against 1,114 fake product reviewers in Fiverr

Amazon filed a legal case in Washington D.C. against 1,114 fake reviewers of Amazon products. The company had conducted its own investigation beforehand, identifying freelancers from Fiverr writing fake reviews for $5.

Oct 19, 2015 10:26 AM EDT


Waze finally gets an update after Google's acquisition

After three years, Waze gets its major updates. The version 4.0 is free to download on the App Store. Google said it will soon become available in Play Store as well.

Oct 19, 2015 8:34 AM EDT


Westjet Debuts New Disney Frozen-Themed Boeing 737 Inspired by Elsa and Anna After Magic Plane

westjet launched its new Disney Frozen-Themed Boeing 737 on Oct.18 two years after it brought the Mickey Mouse inspired jet.

Oct 19, 2015 8:18 AM EDT


U.S. discount airlines hype cheap fares, Some passengers find the aggravation isn't worth it

Airlines flying to Phoenix and Alaska flaunt their cheap discounts for booking flights, but some passengers think that the cheap fares are not worth it. Moreover, passengers allegedly grew restless and go on blaming the cheap fares.

Oct 19, 2015 7:55 AM EDT


Aer Lingus revamps their loyalty program, Airlines promise bigger opportunity to spend and redeem points with other airlines

Customers claim that Aer Lingus will be joining oneworld and oneworld transatlantic joint venture. The airline is also allegedly is also letting customers to earn and redeem American AAdvantage and other oneworld miles .

Oct 19, 2015 7:51 AM EDT


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