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Apple wants to help airlines find your lost luggage
  + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( John Towfighi | ) edition.cnn.com   time to read: +4 min
A walk to customer service takes place soon after. Now, Apple wants to help you find your lost luggage. Apple is unveiling a new feature where users will be able to share an Air Tag’s location with third parties, like airlines. The new Apple feature is available worldwide in beta and is part of the iOS 18.2 software update, which is expected to be released in December. Since being introduced in 2021, the Apple Air Tag product has helped people keep track of their belongings, from wallets to keys.
Persons: CNN — It’s, SITA, Apple, Apple David Kinzelman, ” Kinzelman, , Eddy, Apple’s Organizations: CNN, Apple, Passengers, AirTag, , United, Services, Aer Lingus, Air, Air New Zealand, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Locations: Delta, Air Canada, Eurowings, Iberia
After 25+ cruises, I say the best cadence of busy port days to relaxing sea days is a ratio of 2:1. Ultimately, I think adding one or two sea days to the itinerary would've improved the experience and given me space to relax. AdvertisementPlus, multiple sea days in a row can provide beginner or first-time cruisers insight into whether they like them. This can be useful to anyone contemplating trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific crossings that can have seven or more sea days in a row. For me, after going on more than 25 cruises — including a 105-day sailing — I've found the best cadence of busy port days to relaxing sea days is a ratio of 2:1.
Persons: , I've, Lauren Mack, I'm, I'd, isn't Organizations: Service, Norwegian Cruise Locations: Norwegian, Asia, Keelung, Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailJapan to double tourist arrivals to 60 million by 2030: 'We are prepared' says Tourism Board CEOTo move travelers beyond Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan's tourism board is promoting new destinations and new forms of tourism, from gastronomy to adventure tourism, to diversify interest in the country, CEO Eijiro Yamakita told "Squawk Box Asia" on Monday.
Persons: Eijiro Yamakita Organizations: Japan, Tourism Locations: Tokyo, Kyoto
Temperatures are cooling in Japan, but interest in visiting shows no signs of abating, as autumn arrivals continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels. Before the pandemic, China was Japan's largest tourism source market, representing 30% of all arrivals, according to Japanese authorities. Chinese visitors to Japan doubled last month, from 325,645 in September 2023 to 652,300 in September 2024, according to Japan's tourism statistics. From January to September this year, more than 5.2 million visitors from China visited Japan, a 228% increase from 2023, according to preliminary statistics. But that leaves plenty of space to grow to reach the 9.6 million that arrived in 2019.
Organizations: Japan National Tourism Organization Locations: Japan, China
She told me she wanted to travel through Europe for three months with her own money. It was so hard for me to let go of that fear while raising my five kids. She'd been working and, with her saved money, Julie wanted to travel solo through Europe for three months. I had to learn to trust herI continued to worry daily during those months, but I had to learn to let go and trust my daughter. I've asked myself: If I had it to do over again, would I still let 18-year-old Julie travel alone through those 11 countries so far from home?
Persons: , Julie, She'd, Patrick, Sheridan's, it's, I've Organizations: Service, Newark , NJ Locations: Europe, Texas, Newark ,, Rome, Venice, Budapest, Vienna, Luzern, Switzerland, Marburg, Germany, Finland, WhatsApp, Florence, Salzburg, Prague's, Paris, New York City, Brooklyn, New Yorker
Most of Carnival Cruise Line's guests are millennials amid a push for new and younger customers. AdvertisementWhen you go on a Carnival cruise, you're more likely to see your millennial coworker than your older next-door neighbor. Forget all preconceived notions you might have about the age of cruise fans (no, they're not all retirees). That's five years younger than the average age of cruisers across the industry, according to trade group Cruise Lines International Association. One look at its newest ship, the six-month-old Carnival Firenze, might explain why the cruise line is excelling with millennials.
Persons: Cruise, , Josh Weinstein, David Bernstein Organizations: Service, Carnival Corp, Cruise Lines International Association
I spent $170 on four failed northern-light tours, then saw the lights while waiting at a bus stop. AdvertisementSo far, I've spent about two years trying to find the best northern lights. During this period, I've spent $170 on four failed tours and gathered plenty of intel on the dos and don'ts of spotting them. The next day, while waiting at a bus stop in the city center, the northern lights appeared in colorful irony. There are ways to try to see the northern lights even if you skip toursNorthern lights can look different depending on where you are.
Persons: , I've, curtly, they'd, we'd, Sophia Groves, you'll, George Rose, You've Organizations: Service, intel Locations: Reykjavik, Iceland, Tromsø, Norway
A growing group of Chinese travelers are now turning to extreme forms of transportation for their vacations. They call themselves “iron butt” travelers – inspired by the amount of time they spend traveling on uncomfortable seats that make flesh start to feel like metal. Iron butt travel lets me visit more places for less money,” another self-identified “iron butt” traveler, 27-year-old Peng Fei, told CNN. But that doesn’t mean he and his fellow “iron butt” travelers have to compromise the fun. Now, though, iron butt travelers are redefining – or perhaps gentrifying – this form of travel.
Persons: Hong Kong CNN — Lin En, Lin, isn’t, Lin En, Peng Fei, , , I’d, , Lin En's,  Lin En, Peng, “ I’ve, They’re Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, CNN, Tibet Autonomous, United Arab Emirates Locations: Hong Kong, Xinjiang, China’s, Astana, Kazakhstan’s, China, Kazakhstan, Laos, Kunming, Huay, Thailand, Myanmar, megacities, Beijing, Shanghai, Lhasa, Tibet, Tibet Autonomous Region, Guangzhou, Central Asia, Europe, Turkey, Armenia, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Tibet Autonomous, Egypt
CNN —A businessman was killed in an apparently targeted shooting at São Paulo’s international airport on Friday, CNN Brasil reports. A vehicle matching that description was later found abandoned near the airport, and investigators are determining if it was used in the attack, CNN Brasil added. In a statement, Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport confirmed that police and medical teams were immediately alerted. Military police, civil police, and highway patrol responded to the scene, and the Homicide and Personal Protection Department of São Paulo is leading the investigation, according to CNN Brasil. The São Paulo Secretary of Public Security said authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the homicide.
Persons: Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach, CNN Brasil, São Paulo Organizations: CNN, São, CNN Brasil, Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport, Military, Protection Department, Public Security Locations: Paulo’s
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours delivered just that on my recent nine-day Mekong River cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia on the Scenic Spirit. Jill SchildhouseOne of the biggest trade-offs when sailing on an ultra-luxury small ship is the limited variety of venues and amenities compared to megaships. On my Mekong River cruise, Scenic brought in local performers to share traditional dance and music, offering a close-up view of the region's culture. After just one day on our river cruise, staff knew the names, preferences, and go-to drink orders of many guests. AdvertisementAlthough I received this cruise complimentary from Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, the rate for my sailing would have been about $7,075.
Persons: I've, , who's, riverboats —, Jill Schildhouse, There's, I'd Organizations: Service, Cruises, Tours, Luxury Cruises Locations: Vietnam, Cambodia
Australian airports hit by outage at immigration counters
  + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: 1 min
A technical outage crippled all of Australia's major airports on Friday, leading to long queues at international terminals after the disruption of automated kiosks for identity and facial recognition, authorities said. In a statement the Australian Border Force (ABF) said immigration staff were added to manually process travelers, adding, "The issue is currently being rectified and systems are slowly returning online."
Organizations: Australian Border Force
I've seen tourists repeat the same mistakes during visits to my hometown, Charleston. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . I love that so many people are flocking to Charleston, both to visit the city and to live in it. These are the 10 biggest mistakes I see tourists make when they visit Charleston.
Persons: I've, Organizations: Service Locations: Charleston, Southern
CNN —The Justice Department on Friday announced federal charges in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump before the presidential election. According to court documents, Iranian officials asked Farhad Shakeri, 51, in September to focus on surveilling and ultimately assassinating Trump. But IRGC officials told Shakeri on October 7 to focus only on Trump, court documents say, and that he had seven days to formulate an assassination plan. Shakeri would pay these criminal associates, like his two co-conspirators, to monitor the victims Iranian officials sought to assassinate, according to court documents. Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that all three men were specifically charged in the plot against Donald Trump.
Persons: Donald Trump, Farhad Shakeri, Trump, Shakeri –, , Shakeri, Carlisle Rivera, Jonathan Loadholt, General Merrick Garland, Christopher Wray, ” Garland, , Qasem, , Masih Alinejad, Alinejad, Rivera, Loadholt Organizations: CNN, The Justice Department, Justice Department, Prosecutors, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, Trump, Justice, FBI Locations: Iran, Afghan, Tehran, New York, United States, US, New, American, Sri Lanka, New York City
I'm exited Singapore Airlines is adding doors to business class after flying the current seat. AdvertisementIn early 2023, I flew Singapore Airlines on the world's longest flight to experience what is considered a top-tier business class. Taylor Rains/Business InsiderSince then, I've flown in door-equipped business class on Japan's All Nippon Airways and British Airways. The carrier announced plans in November to retrofit 41 Airbus A350 planes with a new door-equipped business class. Air India launched its new pod-like business class in January as it completely overhauls its brand.
Persons: I'm, , Taylor Rains, I've, Goh Choon Phong, Skytrax's Organizations: Singapore Airlines, Service, All Nippon Airways, British Airways, Boeing 777X, Air India, Air, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Korean Locations: Singapore, Qatar
They deemed business class more lucrative for long-haul flights. While these carriers still have business class, true first class remains a money-maker despite taking up the least amount of cabin real estate. Air France, Swiss International Air Lines, and Lufthansa are also in the mix, among others. "Air France is committed to having this super premium first-class product because it's Air France," Funk said. Advertisement"You're not going to have William and Kate fly business class alongside 85 other people," she said.
Persons: , Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Tiffany Funk, Funk, Kate Organizations: Service, Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, CNBC, Singapore Airlines, Air, Swiss International Air Lines, Lufthansa, monied Fortune, Google, US, Funk, British Airways, Getty Images Airlines, it's Air, Qantas, Qantas Media Locations: Europe, Asia, Air France, Swiss, monied, Singapore, Emirates, France, Australia, New York, London
CNN —Donald Trump believes presidents have almost absolute power. In his second term, there will be few political or legal restraints to check him. It’s not guaranteed that just because Trump has massive power he will spurn constitutional checks and balances. No other president has come into office armed with a Supreme Court ruling that grants significant immunity to presidents for official acts. Attempts to prosecute Trump’s political foes on spurious grounds, meanwhile, could theoretically see mass resignations of Justice Department staff.
Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Trump, he’ll, It’s, , Adam Kinzinger, Arizona Sen, John McCain, Marjorie Taylor Greene, , scoffed, CNN’s Dana Bash, ” Trump, Jack Smith, Elie Honig, Corey Brettschneider, ” Brettschneider, Patrick Henry’s disquiet, George Washington, Brettschneider, Henry, , Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Viktor Orbán, he’s, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Don McGahn, John Kelly, Mark Esper, That’s Organizations: CNN, White, Republican Party, GOP, Republican, Trump, Capitol, Electoral College, , Affordable, Georgia Republican, Justice Department, Trump —, Brown University, Citizens, Democratic House, Department, Constitutional Convention Locations: Washington, , Ohio, Ukraine, Arizona, Illinois, Georgia, New York, America, Hungarian, New Hampshire, Trump
CNN —Lost luggage is one of the major woes of the modern travel era, with rates of mishandled bags still up since the start of the pandemic. But travelers wanting their bags back will still have to move fast – the shareable tracking option is currently only available for a week. In 2023, airlines lost an average of 6.9 bags per 1,000 passengers, according to SITA, which offers solutions for the aviation industry. That’s an improvement on 2022, which saw a whopping 7.6 bags lost per 1,000 passengers — but still well up on pre-pandemic numbers. In 2019, 5.6 bags were lost per 1,000 flyers.
Persons: Barry, Sherry, SITA Organizations: CNN, American Airlines and British Airways, Apple Locations: Swiss, Zurich
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings operates three brands: Norwegian, Regent Seven Seas, and Oceania. Norwegian Cruise Line: Family-friendly affordabilityNorwegian Cruise Line invited me on a complimentary four-night Norwegian Prima voyage in 2022. AdvertisementRegent Seven Seas Cruises: The priciest ultra-luxury optionRegent Seven Seas invited me on a three-night "christening sailing" for its one-year-old Seven Seas Grandeur. Regent Seven Seas invited me on a complimentary three-night Seven Seas Grandeur sailing in 2023. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' most luxurious cruise line, Regent Seven Seas, serves dishes like beef tenderloin topped with seared foie gras.
Persons: , Brittany Chang, Prima —, mary, Bulgari, Pablo Picasso, bocce, toiletries Organizations: Cruise Line Holdings, Regent Seven, Service, Norwegian, Cruise, Cruise Line, Prima, Oceania, Oceania Vista, Beverage, Seven Seas, Business, Regent Seven Seas Locations: Oceania, Norwegian, Whittier , Alaska, Vancouver, British Columbia, Oceania Vista, Italian, New York, Rhode Island, Bermuda, Caribbean, San Juan , Puerto Rico
CNN —Travelers at LaGuardia Airport in New York got quite the wake-up call on Monday morning when a raccoon fell from the ceiling at a gate before they boarded the plane. Video shared on social media shows the chaotic critter scene at a Spirit Airlines gate where a raccoon can be seen clinging onto a cable that is hanging from the ceiling. The incident took place around 8 a.m., according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. “The raccoon was safely located and released outside, with no further sightings report,” the Port Authority said. “To ensure safety, airport staff is working closely with a professional wildlife control company to monitor the area, identify potential entry points, and implement necessary precautions,” the Port Authority said.
Persons: , LaGuardia, Joe Biden, It’s, Michael Reiss, he’d, He’s Organizations: CNN, CNN —, LaGuardia, Spirit Airlines, ” Spirit Airlines, Port Authority of New, Port Authority, Marine Locations: New York, Port Authority of New York, New Jersey, Chester , Pennsylvania, Germany
Dubbed La Dolce Vita, the new Orient Express trains will start operating in Spring 2025. Travel agent Julia Carter, founder of the luxury travel agency Craft Travel, said unique experiences are higher on the priority list of wealthy vacationers than ever. Itineraries on La Dolce Vita Orient Express start at $3,800 for a one-night stay. Courtesy of Orient Express ItalyUnlike cruise travel, luxury train travel is also more exclusive, another top priority among wealthy travelers. "People want the luxury of space and privacy," Craft, the luxury travel agent, said.
Persons: Vita, , Amrita Banta, Julia Carter, Carter, Georges Nagelmackers, Agatha Christie, Dame Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Buyenlarge, Samy Ghachem, La Dolce, COVID, let's, Ghachem, it's Organizations: Orient Express, Service, Research, Strategy, McKinsey & Company, Craft Travel, Orient, The Orient Express, Dolce Vita, Dolce Vita Orient Locations: Italy, China, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Belgian, Paris, Istanbul, Sicily, Asia, Africa, Orient Express Italy
Es Con Field Hokkaido is a stadium on the Japanese island of Hokkaido with a grass field, retractable roof and space for 35,000 spectators. Es Con Field Hokkaido says it's the world's first baseball stadium with a natural onsen overlooking the field. Ohtani's old teamThe Hokkaido Fighters, founded 78 years ago, compete in the Pacific League of Nippon Professional Baseball, or the NPB. A room with a view at Es Con Field Hokkaido, a stadium built in Japan in 2023. Extra inningsFans routinely arrive at Es Con Field Hokkaido well before the first pitch to partake in pre-game festivities.
Persons: Shohei Ohtani, sleepover, There's, Oliver Horovitz Organizations: Ham Fighters, Fighters, Major League Baseball, Travelers, Es, HKS Architects, Hokkaido Fighters, Pacific League of Nippon Professional Baseball, NPB, Es Con Field Hokkaido, Los Angeles Angels, Japan, Es Con Field Locations: Con, Hokkaido, Hokkaido Nippon, Sapporo, Japan, Es Con, Dallas, Es Con Field Hokkaido
I went on a nine-day trip aboard the Scenic Spirit, a luxury river cruise that holds 68 guests. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Enter the luxury river cruise. An all-inclusive river cruise sailing can cost more than triple what you'd pay for a basic cabin on a megaship. This year, I went on one aboard the Scenic Spirit, which holds up to 68 guests.
Persons: , Siem Organizations: Service Locations: Vietnam, Cambodia
In fact, over a third of Americans planning a summer vacation planned to use debt to pay for their trip, according to an April Bankrate survey. "You have to really think ahead when you're planning a big, big dream trip and ask yourself, 'How much is it going to cost?'" Yanely Espinal, director of educational outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance, told CNBC at a Your Money event on Oct. 24. There are myriad resources you can turn to for money-saving advice, from personal blogs to professional travel agents. Here are three common travel planning myths you can ignore, from Espinal and Cameron Sperance, senior hotels reporter at The Points Guy.
Persons: Espinal, Cameron Sperance, Guy, there's, Sperance Organizations: Finance, CNBC, Google Locations: Espinal
I've been on the ships of their four high-end counterparts: Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, and Explora. AdvertisementSilversea's Silver Ray: A modern resort with local cuisinesIn June, Silversea invited me to spend five complimentary nights on its newest 54,700-ton ship, Silver Ray. It launched its newest ship, Silver Ray, in June. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderSilversea's SALT — "sea land and taste" — program brings the itinerary's regional cuisines into the cruising experience. Related storiesRegent Seven Seas' Seven Seas Grandeur: Classic luxuryRegent Seven Seas invited me on a three-night "christening sailing" for its one-year-old Seven Seas Grandeur.
Persons: I've, , Ray, Silversea, Silver Ray, Brittany Chang, It's, toiletries, Explora, it's, Dyson, Seabourn Organizations: Royal, MSC, Regent Seven, Service, Industry, Business, butlers, Seven Seas, Regent Seven Seas, Cruise Line Holdings, Rim, Central America, MSC Group, Rolex Locations: Seabourn, Royal Caribbean, South America, Caribbean, Callao, Peru, Valparaiso, Chile, Brittany, Europe, Miami, Mexico, Central, Alaska, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Canadian
Last year, I was sick of driving during a road trip, so I hopped on the Grand Canyon Railway. The train departs from Williams, Arizona, and drops travelers off at the park's South Rim. The ride took twice as long as driving would've, but it was a new way to explore a national park. AdvertisementBy the time I reached Williams, Arizona, my hands felt permanently bound to my van's steering wheel. It was only day four of my 13-day road trip.
Persons: , ProMaster van Organizations: Railway, Service Locations: Williams , Arizona, Williams, Arizona
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