EVA Air launches long-awaited flights from DFW to Taiwan

America’s second-busiest airport has its newest nonstop link to Asia — and it’s on a brand-new plane with some spiffy, state-of-the-art seats. In a flight that drew plenty of fanfare, Taiwan-based EVA Air made its long-awaited arrival Friday night at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), inaugurating nonstop service between Texas and Taipei. It’s the…

Aer Lingus: The Airbus A321XLR is a ‘fantastic aircraft’

Indiana celebrated the return of nonstop flights to Europe this summer when Aer Lingus landed at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in May. Linking the Midwestern capital with Dublin Airport (DUB) and Europe beyond that, the flight was heralded by locals as a driver of both tourism and economic development. The route to IND from DUB…

River cruise packing list: What to pack when traveling by riverboat

You booked your river cruise, and the departure date is approaching. Now you’re panicking about what to pack. You want to pack light, given that you won’t have much space in your cabin to store bulky suitcases. However, you also want to be prepared with the right clothing and gear for unpredictable weather on the…

Spirit Airlines to halve fleet amid deep bankruptcy cuts

Spirit Airlines is making tough decisions in bankruptcy as it fights to survive. On Thursday, the Dania Beach, Florida-based discounter asked a bankruptcy court for permission to reject leases on 87 Airbus A320-family aircraft and return them to lessors. The request covers 19 A320ceos, 65 A320neos and three A321neos. This came two days after Spirit…

Earn easy cash-back rewards with TopCashback — plus, enjoy a $25 sign-up bonus

If you’re not starting your online purchases by going through a cash-back site, I can promise you that you’re leaving some money on the table. There are many shopping portals that let you earn rewards on your online purchases. While some portals award airline miles, Chase Ultimate Rewards points or American Express Membership Rewards points,…