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· Augustine Reyes Chan
Hero Pilot Throws Pizza Party for Passengers After Flight Gets Stranded
Yesterday, a Delta flight scheduled to fly from Philadelphia to Atlanta was diverted to Knoxville after torrential rains in Georgia prevented the aircraft from landing, stranding passengers on the tarmac in Tennessee for hours. How did the pilot appease the disgruntled and…
· Max Chang
Flight Attendants Go Through Military Training to Control Crazy Chinese Passengers
If for any reason you get into a fight in China, you’ll probably want a Chinese flight attendant on your side because, odds are, they know some pretty sweet fighting moves. Some Chinese flight attendants actually go to an airline college that trains them not only in airline…
· Editorial Staff
Malaysia Airlines is Currently Losing $1.6 Million a Day Because Flights Are Near Empty [PHOTOS]
In March, Malaysia Airline Flight 370, disappeared suddenly while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Last month, Flight 17 was shot down while flying over Ukraine. With the two tragedies tied to them, Malaysian Airlines has not been the most popular kid in the block. Even…
· Benny Luo
Digg Founder Kevin Rose Throws Raccoon Down a Flight of Stairs [VIDEO]
Words cannot explain how I wanted so much to write that headline after watching the video above.
· Max Chang
This Five-Star Turkish Beach Resort is Looking For a ‘Chief Instagram Officer’
Six lucky people will be spending a week of their summer working as the “Chief Instagram Officer” of a five-star beach resort in Turkey. You could be one of those lucky people. The Hillside Beach Club, located on the beautiful Kalemya Bay in Fethiye, Turkey, is searching for six…
· Editorial Staff
Here Are All the Reasons You Need to Take Your Startup to New York City
We’re guilty, we admit it: Much like everyone else, we pay way more attention to Silicon Valley than Silicon Alley. For certain startups though — like those that concentrate on media, design, fashion, publishing, advertising or commerce (after all, Wall Street is, well, just…
· Editorial Staff
Inside the World of Personal Assistants Used by the Powerful Elite
Did you know that the DMV will open early or close late for certain people? Or that the police are available as an escort during rush hour? All of this is possible when you have a rockstar assistant. When you’re working as an assistant to very important people, your job often…
· Jacob Wagner
Study Shows the Visibly Dramatic Difference Between Six and Eight Hours of Sleep
A full night’s rest is often thought of as a luxury in today’s busy times. According to a recent report from Gallup, 42% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night. Although the potential health consequences of not getting the recommended eight hours of sleep a…
· Laura Dang
How This 23-Year-Old Woman Gets Paid to Travel the World
Twenty-three-year-old Aussie Brooke Saward is being paid to travel the world full-time. How does one land such a gig? The answer: buy a one-way ticket the day after your graduation and visit 6 continents and 50 countries by yourself. That is exactly what Brooke did when she left…
· Editorial Staff
Here Are the Best Days and Times to Fly if You Want to Avoid Delays
If you’re booking a flight and want to avoid delays, the most important thing to consider is timing. According to the below infographic from flyer compensation service Airhelp, the later your chosen flight time, the more likely you’ll experience a delay. The best time to fly if…
· Sebastian Dillon
Chinese Companies Keep Invading Other Countries With Expensive Employee Vacations
Obnoxious matching jumpsuits? Check. Plenty of double-thumbs-up pics? Check. Have more employees than the active military manpower of Ireland? Check. You are now ready for a multi-million dollar Chinese employee vacation.
· Sebastian Dillon
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ New Rocket Looks a Lot Like a Penis
Does Jeff Bezos’ new rocket look like a dick, or what? Yesterday, almost by surprise, rocket company Blue Origin, founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in 2000, launched their spaceship, New Shepherd, from their West Texas launch base, ushering in another company that will…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
4 Airline Hacks that Will Have You Flying For Almost Free
If you’re like most people, flying is a hassle. There’s baggage fees, security check-ins, cramped seating on the plane and that annoying person in front of you who reclines his seat all the way back so that it takes up your personal space. But for Scott Keyes, a travel guide…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
Airbus’s Plans for Interactive Smart Glass in Future Plane Windows Are Revealed
In the future, when you’re traveling on a plane, you’ll have unparalleled and unobstructive views of landmarks below, and all you’ll have to do is tap on your window to learn about its history and how it was built. Sound intriguing? Airbus thinks it is, which is why the airline…
· Augustine Reyes Chan
New App Lets You Charter Private Jets With Your Friends For as Low as $317 a Person
Now you can fly like the rich by chartering a private jet for as little as $317 a person.
· Sebastian Dillon
Hong Kong Leader’s Daughter Has Epic Facebook Meltdown, Leaves Home Forever
[Update 3-16-15 11:13 p.m. PST] After Chai Yan Leung made her posts on Facebook, her page was deactivated. Shortly after, it reappeared with new posts and allegations from Leung. Her Facebook is currently deactivated again. Press has also surrounded the government’s house…
· Benny Luo
The Ultra-Exclusive Networking Event That Costs up to $156,000 Per Ticket to Attend
Every year, a group of high level people including billionaires, celebrities and politicians gather for the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, an annual exclusive leadership conference for the one percent who want to “map the key transformations reshaping the world.”…
· Editorial Staff
Meet the Modest Man Who Fulfills Billionaires’ Dreams But Doesn’t Give a Sh*t About Money
Many of us long to have a career whose every single moment is enjoyable. After all, making it in life is not really about just making tons of money, but about having a job that doesn’t feel like a job. Based on our research, it’s safe to say entrepreneur Steve Sims’ job fits in…
· Derek Low
This is What It’s Like to Fly the $23,000 Singapore Airlines Suites Class [PHOTOS]
In 2008, Singapore Airlines introduced their Suites Class, the most luxurious class of flying that is commercially available. The Suites were exclusive to their flagship Airbus A380, and they go beyond flat beds by offering enclosed private cabins with sliding doors that cocoon…
· David Zimmerman
9 Ways To Travel Better (and the Apps That Can Help)
I’ve been fortunate enough to have traveled since I was about 15-years-old. Anywhere from Homer, Alaska, Siyam World Maldives to Mykonos, Greece. I’ve jet-setted with friends, family, and by myself. I’ve stayed in Four Star resorts, $20 hostels in Spain, and tents in the Israeli…