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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Climate
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What was making the news on the Isle of Wight on this week in the past?
The Isle of Wight County Press has been bringing the news to Islanders since 1884. We've delved into the archives to find out what was happening in days gone by. 125 years ago, in April 1900: A butcher was charged with playing football with a lawn tennis ball in South Street, Newport, with a group of other lads. Fining him 1s 4d (7p), the mayor reiterated that the bench was determined to stop the streets being used for ball games, as invalids were afraid to go out. 100 years ago, in April 1925: Read more: Dog hitches ride to Newport on bus: Stories from days gone by 'Destructive' fire in Wroxall and more in days gone by The first day of official summer time the previous Sunday was far from summer-like, with a drenching rain and clouds so thick that people had to put their lights on indoors. There were several angry letters from readers residing in Newport High Street, who had finally had enough of motorists continually sounding their horns as they entered the area. One correspondent was of the opinion that most of them did it merely to draw attention to the fact that they were car-owners. 75 years ago, in April 1950: Work commenced on another of Uffa Fox's well-known 'Flying' series of boats, this time the Flying 35. The yacht was to be built as a special order for a customer in Dublin. Also building new craft were Messrs. Clare Lallow, of Cowes, who had orders for four new Dragon yachts and staff at Saunders-Roe, who were working on an all-metal, medium-range flying boat. The annual Clergy Golf Championship took place at Sandown golf course and the winner was The Rev. Royds of St. John's Church, Newport, who brought the Archdeacon's Trophy back to the Island after some years away. 50 years ago, in April 1975: Yarmouth lifeboatmen highlighted the need for a faster. lifeboat after spending over ten hours in force seven gales trying to locate and rescue a couple whose boat was in trouble off St Catherine's Point. Weeks Regency Restaurant, which had been open in Newport High Street for 65 years, closed its doors for the last time. The 400-seater restaurant with its large adjoining ballroom was the only such venue on the Island.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
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Delta Air Lines Just Made a Major Announcement
Summertime travel often involves taking a flight to a special destination, and Delta Air Lines is one of the biggest airlines in the U.S. According to Simple Flying, as of February, Delta was the No. 2 largest airline in the U.S. by flights with 4,266 average roundtrip flights per day, only second to American, with 5,625 average roundtrip flights per day. According to the tally, Delta is also the No. 2 largest airline in the world. As the years progress, airlines often add and delete routes, based on travel interests that change. Now, Delta Air Lines has announced that starting this fall, they're adding a particular international route to their offerings. Delta is giving passengers more options to visit various spots in South America. Beginning on Nov. 19, the airline will add more flights, as well as a next-generation plane, for its route from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport (EZE). Beginning No. 19, Delta will increase its offerings to Buenos Aires with a second daily frequency between Atlanta and Buenos Aires. The schedule will include three weekly flights from Nov. 19 to Dec. 9; daily service during the peak summer season from Dec. 10 to Jan. 18, 2026; and then, the return of the three weekly flight schedule from Jan. 19 to March 28, 2026. In addition to the increased frequency to Buenos Aires, the airline is "upgrading its equipment on the regular Atlanta-Buenos Aires service by introducing the state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo to replace the current Airbus A330-300," according to Aviation A to Z. The outlet adds, "The A330-900neo features 29 Delta One suites with fully reclining seats, luxurious bedding, privacy doors, and exclusive in-flight dining services including curated meals, premium beverages and specialty snacks." The increased routes comes as Delta is "making a larger push into South America, Central America and the Caribbean," according to Travel Pulse. Delta also reported March quarter 2025 financial results on April 9, noting, "We expect June quarter profitability of $1.5 to $2 billion. Given the lack of economic clarity, it is premature at this time to provide an updated full-year outlook."
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Yahoo
‘Flying is the safest way to travel': CLT passengers not worried after high-profile plane crashes
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Wednesday's crash between two small planes in Arizona comes just days after another aircraft flipped while landing at a Toronto airport and three weeks after the deadly Washington, D.C., midair collision. Each incident has different circumstances — but what is the impact on passengers' air travel anxiety? Founder of Fearless Flying and former airline pilot Ron Nielsen believes the safest way to travel is still through the air. He helps people get through their anxiety about flying. Since the Jan. 29 Washington, D.C., crash that killed 67 people, he's been preparing for clients who may have a renewed fear of the skies. 'I tell them to try to imagine a day the day before the first crash, you got your attention,' Nielsen said. 'Maybe the one in Washington, D.C. Try to imagine that day getting on an airplane. Will you avoid any of the concerns other than even if you were anxious about flying, you'd have the standard ones.' According to the National Safety Transportation Board, there have been 13 fatal plane crashes reported in 2025; 81 were non-fatal. Between 2020 and 2024, officials reported just under 1,500 fatal crashes and less than 5,800 non-fatal crashes, peaking with 1,540 combined in 2022. Perry Harrold is a frequent flyer and says he doesn't have any worries when he buckles in. 'I know there are a great number of flights in the air every day,' Harrold said. 'So, this recent spate of crashes, it's just something that happens. But I don't think anything significant about that.' Have there been more plane crashes this year? Sixty-four percent of adults agree with Harrold that plane travel is safe or somewhat safe according to a recent survey by the Associated Press-NORC Center. But last year, that number was at 71 percent. The survey also showed that 2-in-10 people feel that it's somewhat not safe anymore after the Jan. 29 crash. The recent Toronto and Arizona incidents did have Shauib Mecham a little worried. 'I was thinking about those, especially as we were landing, I was like I don't know what's going to happen,' Mecham said. Nielsen advises his clients to journal with their non-dominant hand, breathe through a straw if feeling anxious, and use distant self-talk to calm down before and during the flight. Nielsen emphasizes that flying is still the safest way to travel. 'The worst thing they're going to do today is probably get in their car and drive somewhere,' Nielsen said. 'So try to keep that perspective.' Nielsen also encourages flyers to get the facts from aviation safety officials to keep their anxiety and stress levels down. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
