New York Times - Travel

Hit First by the Coronavirus Pandemic, Arline Workers Seek New Paths

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:00:12 GMT

Pilots, flight attendants and other staff are retiring early or taking buyouts and leaves of absence in anticipation of a slow recovery.Steven Ray Littles II left his job as a Delta Air Lines flight attendant and plans to pursue a hobby in drone photography as a business.

Disney Lays Off 28,000, Mostly at Its 2 U.S. Theme Parks

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:14:41 GMT

The company said it would eliminate thousands of jobs at its resorts in Florida and California, which have been hit hard by the pandemic.Walt Disney World in Florida reopened in July but attendance has been weaker than the company anticipated.

Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Fix Boeing 737 Max Safety Lapses

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:42:10 GMT

The measure seeks to strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration and impose tougher penalties on corporate executives who undermine regulators.A House bill, unveiled on Monday, targets problems that contributed to two fatal crashes of the Boeing 737 Max, like this one in Renton, Wash.

Glimpses of the Isolated Communities Along a Remote Siberian River

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:09:44 GMT

Once a vast prison ground for political exiles, the banks of the Ket River are now home to a range of solitary settlements.

What to Know About Your Used Car

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 02:06:06 GMT

Sales of previously owned vehicles are booming, but many new owners may not realize what they’re in for in terms of upkeep.

How to Use the Renter's Market to Your Advantage

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 01:47:06 GMT

If you’re hoping to relocate, renew a lease or renegotiate an existing agreement, this is what to keep in mind.

How to Know the Risks of Visiting Museums and Movie Theaters

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:09 GMT

Cultural attractions are reopening across the country. If you decide to see a film or take in an exhibit, know the risks and take precautions.AMC Theaters reopened more than 100 of its movie theaters across the United States on Aug. 20 for the first time since closing in March.

Australia's Coronavirus Restrictions Strand Thousands Overseas

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:02:03 GMT

Limits on the number of Australians who can return have spurred a growing uproar over the country’s hard-line approach on the coronavirus.Kingsford Smith International Airport in Sydney. Australia is one of the few places in the world that is barring citizens from leaving their own country and limiting the number of those who can return.

Trump Adds to U.S. Travel Sanctions in Cuba, Including Cigar Import Ban

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:04:31 GMT

Among other measures, Americans will no longer be able to import Cuban cigars or stay in hotels owned by the Cuban government.The Capitol building in Havana was restored for the city’s 350th anniversary.

The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:00:07 GMT

A Croatian monastery turned hotel, a new show at the SculptureCenter — and more.Left: architects and engineers retained the massive fortress that protects the monastery, even keeping some of the original plaster from the 16th century. Right: each of the property’s five suites features a range of artworks that the Thyssen-Bornemisza family has amassed over four generations, an impressive collection that spans between the 13th and 21st centuries and was once said to be the largest collection after the Queen of England’s.

The Future of Airbnb

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:00:13 GMT

Home-sharing’s challenges aren’t only about social distancing and hygiene. Overtourism, racial bias, fee transparency and controlling the party crowd are also in the mix.

In Dark Times, I Sought Out the Turmoil of Caravaggio’s Paintings

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:16:44 GMT

The work the artist made near the end of his life changed my understanding of both beauty and suffering.

House Hunting in Austria: Skiing Heaven in the Austrian Alps for $1.5 Million

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:30:15 GMT

In the Salzburg area, low supply and a revived seller’s market are keeping the inventory moving.

When the Classroom Comes With Room Service and Poolside Cabanas

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:28:45 GMT

With the pandemic ongoing and millions of school-age children learning remotely, the travel industry is beckoning families with lures of “schoolcation.”Well, this wouldn’t happen in her school building. Gianna Carucci, of White Township, N.J., gets a visit from Wiley the Wolf, while she attends virtual class at the Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos.

Is It Strange to Say I Miss the Bodies of Strangers?

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 09:00:19 GMT

Weeks before lockdown, I made a whirlwind tour of Istanbul’s public baths. It was a crash course in pleasure that helped me understand what we’ve lost since.Bathers socialize at the Cemberlitas hammam in Istanbul in March.