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Turning Seattle into an international gateway hub seems to have been a failed experiment for American Airlines.

Tokyo’s Haneda Airport has managed to snag the top spot as world's most cleanest airport.

The new routes, introduced by British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Vueling, will provide travellers with direct access to captivating destinations across the globe, reaffirming Heathrow’s status as a premier gateway to the world. Ancient Roman mosaics, glittering golden beaches and mouth watering culinary delights await Heathrow passengers this summer.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Swaksha Krishnakumar , a 28-year-old Swiftie based in Bangalore, India. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified her expenses.

Airline network planners kicked off the holiday season dreaming about warm-weather destinations.

From a rodent’s optic nerve and the venomous fangs of a small tarantula to auto-fluorescing hairs on a leaf, the images winning the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition are luminously colorful works of art revealing the artistic side of science.

“You can do it, Mom,” shouted my daughter, Malu, 21, as I hung from a zipline that would take me into the clouds far below.

As flight technology advances (such as being able to hold more and burn less fuel) and long-haul carriers make improved efforts to provide a more comfortable journey (be that with jet lag–reducing lighting, serving healthier food, and enhancing business-class and economy seats for a more comfortable journey), the longest flights in the world are gradually getting even longer. The lengthiest now connect cities on opposite sides of the globe and are upwards of 17 hours.

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