EgyptAir 777 Strikes Virgin Atlantic A330 Wingtip at JFK

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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at LAX Now Part of Priority Pass

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Halifax: Explore the crest of the waves in Canada's rugged Atlantic coast

This wine’s made by Gina,” my waiter says, as he fills my glass. The Gina in question is winemaker at Gaspereau Vineyards, one of several local suppliers of Halifax’s Chives Canadian Bistro. It’s impossibly cosy: candles flicker on wooden tables, and every meal starts with warm buttermilk biscuits. And the fact that the waiter is […]

Inaugural Dates Announced for Primera Air’s Launch Across the Atlantic

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Radio Atlantic: Reporting on Open Secrets, with Jodi Kantor and Katie Benner

Allegations of sexual harassment (and more) by powerful men in numerous industries have been leading news reports across America. On-the-record accounts of disturbing behavior are proliferating. Several leaders of prominent companies have been forced out of their positions. Does this represent a lasting shift in attitudes toward scandalous conduct, or will the public’s interest in […]

Flight Review: Virgin Atlantic (A330-300) Economy Extra Legroom From Miami to London

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Delta Takes Over Flights as Virgin Atlantic Grounds Dreamliners

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Giant Atlantic wind farms could power entire world – study

Published time: 10 Oct, 2017 16:32 A new research paper boldly suggests that one monumental floating wind farm in the north Atlantic could theoretically power our entire civilization. “In the winter, North Atlantic wind farms could provide sufficient energy to meet all of civilization’s current needs,” claims the report, produced by atmospheric scientist Anna Possner […]

Nate makes nine Atlantic hurricanes in a row—unprecedented in modern era

Enlarge / Hurricane Nate, now in the Gulf of Mexico, makes nine Atlantic hurricanes in row. (credit: NOAA) On August 9th, deep in the southern Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Franklin reached 85mph winds before moving into Mexico. Although the storm dropped some heavy rains over the Mexican state of Veracruz, Franklin’s effects were relatively moderate, […]

This Atlantic hurricane season is one of the worst on record — see the terrible destruction each storm has caused

The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has been relentless. Storm after storm has formed, pelting the Caribbean, US, and Mexico with relentless rains, punishing winds, and dangerous storm surge. This year has seen 13 named storms so far (the designation tropical storms get when their winds exceed 39 mph), making it an “extremely active” year according to the […]