The World Trade Organization gave the European Union permission to tax up to $4 billion of American products annually in return for subsidies given to Boeing.
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Now at the Boarding Gate: Coronavirus Tests
Airlines and airports are offering the tests as a way for travelers whose results are negative to avoid quarantines at their destinations, and to revive travelers’ faith in flying.
No More ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ on Japan Airlines
The carrier pledged to use inclusive language in a country where gender roles are entrenched.
Australia’s Coronavirus Restrictions Strand Thousands Overseas
Limits on the number of Australians who can return have spurred a growing uproar over the country’s hard-line approach on the coronavirus.
The Flight Goes Nowhere. And It’s Sold Out.
People who miss flying are rushing to buy tickets for flights that land in the same place they depart from.
Saudi Arabia Opens Airspace to Israeli Flights
The Saudis said the decision came in response to “a request by the U.A.E.,” which had recently begun normalizing relations with Israel.
Israeli Airliner Completes First Direct Flight to Arab Emirates
The flight carried the hope of closer ties between Israel and the Arab world, and a diplomatic delegation that included President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
Don’t Drink the Tea: Poison Is a Favored Weapon in Russia
Poison has been a preferred tool of the Russian security service for more than a century, and critics of the Kremlin say it remains in the arsenal today.
5 Things We Know About Flying Right Now
As passengers cautiously return to air travel, there are a few issues worth considering — from middle-seat policies to questions about virus transmission on airlines.
Air India Flight Skids and Cracks in Half
The plane, a Boeing 737, had been returning from Dubai when it skidded off a rain-soaked runway in the southern state of Kerala. The airline said 17 people had died.