Passengers killed in horror plane crashes 'wouldn’t have felt any pain because their death was so quick', claims an aircraft manufacturer as it aims to minimise payouts. Boeing is currently locked in a legal case following the doomed 2019 Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, one of two 737 MAX crashes , with the other being the Lion Air Flight 610 that dropped from the sky in Indonesia in 2018. Lawyers acting for families of the 157 killed in Ethiopian disaster say the passengers endured a “terrifying six-minute rollercoaster” before the plane’s high-speed fatal nose dive. READ MORE: Flight 752 passengers were alive 'for some time' after Iranian missile hit But Boeing’s legal team claim that the crash victims would have died “instantaneously” when the Ethiopian Airlines jet slammed into farmland near Tulu Fara village in Ethiopia. The Wall Street Journal reports Boeing attorneys cited an expert who said that "the 737 MAX victims died painlessly because the airplane crashed … [Read more...] about Plane crash victims ‘died painlessly’ says Boeing in bid to dodge family payouts
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Travel expert shares when holidays in Spain’s Canary Islands ‘drop in price’
Prices tend to "drop" in the Canaries after winter, according to an expert (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info With flight prices soaring, many Britons are struggling to book a holiday this year. A holiday expert explained how to save money on a break this year and the key time to book a break in one of Spain’s most popular hotspots. Related articles UK’s sunniest seaside town is a 'wonderful place' Flight attendant shares exact spot to place suitcase in hotel room Rosie Panter, travel expert at price comparison site dealchecker.co.uk , shared her best money-saving tips for British tourists. She said: “We tend to see the best deals on destinations as they come in and out of season. So the … [Read more...] about Travel expert shares when holidays in Spain’s Canary Islands ‘drop in price’
‘Get the best deals’ in supermarket reduced sections with savvy shopper’s foolproof hacks
Savvy shopper shares how to 'save over half' on groceries by looking for reduced labels (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info There's nothing better than finding your favourite foods marked down with the famous orange label on supermarket shelves, whether it be a dinner ingredient or your favourite dessert being sold for a fraction of the price. While many people see it as a small win they come across by chance, one savvy shopper has shared her tried-and-tested tips to maximise your purchases - and savings, when shopping in the reduced section. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk , PR manager and self-proclaimed bargain hunter Jo Threlfall revealed how she ticks off many items for her weekly shop for less than half the price. … [Read more...] about ‘Get the best deals’ in supermarket reduced sections with savvy shopper’s foolproof hacks
Man refused £2,500 Wizz Air refund sends bailiffs to Luton Airport to collect funds
Shocking events at Luton Airport saw court bailiffs allegedly sent to retrieve money for a Wizz Air customer. The airline reportedly cancelled Russell Quirk’s flight to Portugal in 2022 just three hours before departure. He claims he was told to look for a new flight for him and his family and that he would be refunded the cost. READ MORE: 'I boarded worst flight from worst town in England to see if cheap trips are worth it' Russell found a last-minute flight able to take them paying out £2,500 in total, he stated to the Telegraph. However, it seems Wizz Air did not refund him until he lodged a claim at court and bailiffs then headed down to Luton Airport to recover funds. In December, he was finally paid £4,500 seven months after his initial flights. Wizz Air faced “unprecedented” levels of disruption during the pandemic. The airline – which has its headquarters in Hungary – was voted Europe's 'worst airline' in recent months in a Which? Travel survey, … [Read more...] about Man refused £2,500 Wizz Air refund sends bailiffs to Luton Airport to collect funds
Europe’s hopes for busy post-COVID summer dim as Chinese tourists stay away
Chinese tourists take pictures in the Champs Elysees Avenue near the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, March 14, 2023. REUTERS ZURICH/BERLIN/LONDON — Urs Kessler, who runs Jungfrau Railways, a train that takes tourists up the highest mountain in Switzerland, was excited for the return of Chinese tourists after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted late last year. But barring one small group in February and a few larger ones expected in May, few have materialized. Many tour operators like Kessler are disappointed by lower-than-expected bookings from high-spending Chinese travelers who before the pandemic would typically splash between 1,500 and 3,000 euros per person, according to the Global Times newspaper. Chinese outbound flight bookings to Europe during March and August are only 32% that of pre-pandemic levels, according to travel data firm ForwardKeys. The travel industry is also grappling with cash-strapped domestic holidaymakers looking for cheaper vacations as energy and … [Read more...] about Europe’s hopes for busy post-COVID summer dim as Chinese tourists stay away
Travel expert explains which drink to always ‘avoid’ on a plane – systems ‘rarely cleaned’
A travel expert has warned passengers to avoid plane water (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Travel expert and founder of AirAdvisor , Anton Radchenko, told Express.co.uk there’s one drink he’d always avoid on a flight. The frequent flyer said travellers could run a few risks if they drink it. Related articles Spain warning as Britons could face 'endless queues' this summer Simon Calder shares underrated 'good value' holiday destination Anton said: “There are so many dos and don'ts when flying. But if I had to pick just one, it would be to avoid drinking plane water whether it’s in hot or cold drinks.” Passengers might be served water on its own or drink it as part of a hot beverage such … [Read more...] about Travel expert explains which drink to always ‘avoid’ on a plane – systems ‘rarely cleaned’
13 Women, 30 Activities and One Goal: Make Friends
Imagine walking into a party where you know almost no one (pathetic) — a party at which I, a stranger to you (probably), have arrived well before you (sorry). Should this occur in real life, it is inevitable that shortly after your entrance, as you are tentatively probing the scene in search of safe ingress into social traffic, I will yank you, abruptly, into the middle of a conversation. I will turn to you and start talking as if you’d been involved in the discussion for an hour. I will lob questions at you that are tailored so that any answer you give can be right. Soon, you will forget I dragged you into this interaction; your easy popularity will seem, in retrospect, inevitable. You will most likely feel at least vaguely friendly toward me, because I so clearly want to be your friend. And the whole time I am doing this — because, despite your rewritten recollections, I am the one doing all of this — I will be thinking: Oh, my God, I’m doing it again. I hate this. I hate this. Why … [Read more...] about 13 Women, 30 Activities and One Goal: Make Friends
What happens when it rains at Disneyland and why some rides shut down
Ask a longtime Disneyland fan, and they’ll likely tell you that Disneyland can still be enjoyable on rainy days. So many people decide to stay home and wait for better weather, the general thinking goes, that ride queues clear out. For those who brave the elements, it can be a better, if not wetter, park experience. But does that thinking hold up now that so many things have changed at Disneyland ? Here’s everything you need to know about going to Disneyland in the rain. Does Disneyland close in the rain? Only in cases of extreme weather or public safety events. Walt Disney World closed twice in 2022 because of hurricanes, but Disneyland has shut down only six times in its history, including the day after John F. Kennedy was assassinated, on 9/11 and during the pandemic. Essentially, there’s almost no chance Disneyland will close because of a rain storm. Can I cancel/change my reservation if it looks too rainy? You can cancel a reservation up until 11:59 p.m. the night … [Read more...] about What happens when it rains at Disneyland and why some rides shut down
Birthright Trips, a Rite of Passage for Many Jews, Are Now a Target of Protests
Halfway through a 10-day tour in Israel, Risa Nagel had a decision to make. The 25-year-old grant writer from Seattle had hiked the hills of Galilee and wandered the ancient market in Jerusalem. But then some of the friends she had just met told her they were planning to walk off the tour to visit a Palestinian family, an act of protest that was bound to cause pain and controversy. “We will be able to see for ourselves what’s going on,” one of them told her. “Do you want to come?” Ms. Nagel agonized. The next day, after the group held a moment of silence at the Western Wall, her friends announced that they were walking off. She followed them. Over nearly two decades, a nonprofit organization called Birthright Israel has given nearly 700,000 young Jews an all-expense-paid trip to Israel, an effort to bolster a distinct Jewish identity and forge an emotional connection to Israel. The trips, which are partly funded by the Israeli government, have become a rite of passage for … [Read more...] about Birthright Trips, a Rite of Passage for Many Jews, Are Now a Target of Protests
’50s idol Troy Donahue found himself homeless in New York before Hollywood comeback, book says: ‘Lonely soul’
close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Troy Donahue, a blonde, blue-eyed teen idol who captivated the hearts of many on the big screen during the '50s, once found himself homeless and living in New York City's Central Park . The actor, who struggled with alcoholism, eventually had a Hollywood comeback before his death in 2001 at age 65. Now, his life is being explored in a new book titled "Inventing Troy Donahue – The Making of a Movie Star," where several co-stars and others who knew the late heartthrob spoke out about his rise and fall. "I realized there was no book about Troy Donahue and his life was far more interesting than people even realized," author Michael Gregg Michaud told Fox News Digital. "He achieved a high level of stardom and then almost disappeared. I met him a few times and he was just a lovely, lovely man. And I was interested … [Read more...] about ’50s idol Troy Donahue found himself homeless in New York before Hollywood comeback, book says: ‘Lonely soul’