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This week’s travel news: Cheating on planes, secrets from cruise ship doctors, and the most turbulent flight routes in 2024.
Aircraft turbulence is usually caused by mountain ranges, storms, or powerful jet streams, so it’s surprising that rocky mountains feature prominently in a new list of the most turbulent flight routes in 2024, according to tracking site Turbli.com Not.
The Andes in South America and the Himalayas in Asia are recurring factors in the top 10 rugged routes, based on data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Met Office.
After analyzing 10,000 routes connecting 550 of the world’s largest airports, we found that the route most prone to turbulence was the 196-kilometer (122-mile) route between Mendoza (MDZ) and Santiago (SCL). did.
Your journey begins in Argentina’s beautiful Mendoza region, famous for its wine, olive oil, and outdoor activities such as mountaineering, rafting, and horseback riding. Then, fly west over the Andes to Santiago, the capital of Chile, located in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes mountains and the Chilean Coast Range.
Last year was officially the hottest year on record, and scientific analysis shows that it has contributed to recent extreme weather events, of which the Los Angeles wildfires are the latest example. (Learn how you can help residents affected by the unprecedented fires here).
Rising temperatures can also contribute to an increase in severe “clear air” turbulence, which strikes quickly and provides no visual cues. Although the number of accidents is expected to continue to rise, experts say that doesn’t mean planes are any less safe.
people and planes
There have already been a number of travel-related fraud incidents this month, including a JetBlue Airways passenger arrested for opening a plane’s emergency exit door, a man arrested in Delhi with a crocodile skull in his luggage, and a man arrested in Germany with a crocodile skull in his luggage. A woman weighing 90 kg (almost 10 kg) was stopped. 200 pounds of luxury chocolate from Dubai). Read more about the viral treats people are obsessed with.
Irish airline Ryanair is out of control with a lawsuit seeking $15,000 in damages from a traveler after “unnecessary disruption” occurred on a flight from Dublin to Lanzarote last year. Passengers are strictly controlled.
However, there are some heartwarming stories recently. In December, a United Airlines pilot flew through a Texas airport to surprise an old friend – the woman who saved his life.
And in October, Delta Air Lines crew members and a plane full of well-wishers helped reunite mother and daughter for a precious final farewell. “It wasn’t just one person who did great things. It was a lot of people who did really great things,” says daughter Hannah White.
health and welfare
Many of Italy’s idyllic villages have an aging population, and a boom in 1-euro housing has become a hot topic in recent years.
Now, a small town in southern Calabria has taken the unusual step of banning its residents from getting sick. Although there is a beautiful castle on the hill, the mayor says the medical facilities are not very attractive.
Few people think about getting sick at sea in advance. CNN Travel investigated the life of a cruise ship doctor, from heart attacks to dealing with death.
In Germany, doctors can prescribe a four-week spa vacation for exhausted parents. The country has a long history of what is called “kuru,” which means “cure,” and often consists of vacations aimed at alleviating illness.
Wearing compression socks is a great idea to avoid diseases such as blood clots and deep vein thrombosis while traveling. Our partners at CNN Underscored, a CNN-owned product review and recommendation guide, bring you this guide showcasing some of the best products on the market, according to physical therapists.
Video: Giant bluefin tuna sold for $1.3 million
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On January 5th, a giant bluefin tuna weighing 608 pounds (276 kilograms) was sold for the second-highest price ever at Tokyo’s famous Toyosu Market. It was sold at auction for $1.3 million and is seen by locals as a “sign of good luck” for the new year. ”
Meet the newborn pygmy hippopotamus named by 116,000 fans around the world.
Her hobbies include twitching her little ears and being thoroughly adorable. Look here.
Travelers visiting the UK from 48 countries must apply and pay a fee before traveling.
Here’s what you need to know.
Almost two-thirds of the country’s population is under the age of 25.
This is why the world gathers to party.
