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4 days ago | thetimes.com | Qin Xie

Wildfires have become increasingly common in recent years, affecting large parts of southern Europe, North America and Australia. Often they’re started by people, whether accidental — a carelessly discarded cigarette, for example — or deliberate. But once started, the combination of high temperatures, strong winds and an arid landscape can cause fires to burn out of control.

1 week ago | cathaypacific.com | Qin Xie

Home to giant pandas and addictively spicy food, Chengdu has long held major tourist appeal (which you can read more about in our local’s guide to Chengdu). But more recently, the capital of Sichuan province has emerged a business hub, becoming one of the Chinese Mainland’s new first-tier cities and among its fastest growing. Two international airports and an extensive rail network make it exceedingly well-connected, while the introduction of a Free Trade Zone has boosted foreign investment.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Qin Xie

NowI’m a 5’3” Frequent Flier, and the Celeb-loved Petite Travel Pants I Always Pack Just Went on SaleThese pants have earned a permanent spot in my carry-on. Whether you're schlepping through a busy airport or settling in for an hours-long train ride, dressing comfortably while on the move—be it by plane, train, or automobile—is imperative.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Qin Xie

1 day agoSWAT team board plane and arrest man after "military man's false bomb threat"Video shows the moment a man was escorted off a Hawaiian Airlines plane by SWAT police after a member of the military allegedly made a false bomb threat. The plane was departing for Honolulu, Hawaii, when it was diverted off the tarmac and grounded at San Diego International Airport yesterday (20).

1 week ago | nationalgeographic.com | Qin Xie

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). When British Airways (BA) launched its revamped frequent-flyer scheme on 1 April, it probably didn’t anticipate the furore that would follow. The new logo and name change — a contraction from the Executive Club to simply the Club — were uncontroversial. Instead, the outcry concerned the airline changing the way it plans to reward its customers. Like most airline loyalty schemes, BA rewards its customers with two sets of points.