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Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists0:14 Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics. Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive16:37 The airline expects fewer deliveries of Boeing planes than before, and cited “significant challenges” in achieving growth plans because of it. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Is the Place to Go for Inventive Pastries and Fresh Bread25.dubna Plus: a vase designed by Alice Waters, sculptures made from recycled CDs and more recommendations from T Magazine. Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.25.dubna A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston. But the company canceled the trip and returned only $49.99, prompting an 18-month fight over a principle. Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip25.dubna Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility. What to Know About the New Rules on Airline Refunds and ‘Junk’ Fees24.dubna The Biden administration will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking. Here’s what passengers can expect. Boeing Loses $355 Million in Latest Quarter24.dubna The manufacturer has had to slow production of its popular 737 Max planes after a hole blew open on a jet during an Alaska Airlines flight in January. Wanted: An Executive to Repair Boeing24.dubna The plane maker, which is searching for a new chief executive, is likely to consider a small number of people, including several former Boeing executives. Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines24.dubna Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company “fiercely.” Tracing the Long, Winding Path of an Ancient Roman Aqueduct24.dubna The Aqua Marcia was the longest of the city’s aqueducts, running nearly 60 miles from its source in the countryside to the heart of ancient Rome. The author followed its course, above and below ground. Was Shakespeare Really Born in This Stratford-upon-Avon House?23.dubna Every year, millions flock to Stratford-upon-Avon, England, to visit the house known as Shakespeare’s Birthplace. But was he really born there? A whole industry depends on it. The Best Restaurants in Austin22.dubna There’s plenty of barbecue and Mexican — as you’d expect — but also world-class Japanese, Korean and more. Comments welcome, as always. What to Know Before Booking a National Park Trip This Summer22.dubna Additional routes in popular parks now require reservations, the annual pass gets a big change, Juneteenth is now a new free entrance day and more changes for 2024. A Major Sea Turtle Nesting Site, on Bijagos Islands, Is Worlds Away From Crowds22.dubna Green sea turtles swim hundreds of miles to nest on a spectacular West African archipelago. Getting there is quite a journey for humans, too. Buon Ricordo Plates: Collectible Italian Ceramics That Started as a Marketing Tool21.dubna Buon Ricordo plates were introduced 60 years ago at restaurants in Italy. The hand-painted ceramics can now be found at design trade shows and fancy décor stores. |