Flags of convenience: Why some countries are more attractive than others when registering aircraft

Clear Mediterranean waters, year-round balmy weather and rich history make the island of Malta a top tourist destination, but these are not the only reasons why Ryanair, Wizz Air and Eurowings have set up shop in the European Union’s smallest member state. Forty air operators with a combined fleet of more than 500 aircraft were on Malta’s registry as…

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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service likely disrupted until at least mid-December

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Service could return to a portion of Amtrak’s popular Pacific Surfliner route before the end of the year, officials say, as crews conduct emergency work along a section of track on California’s Pacific coast. Amtrak indefinitely suspended service earlier this month on a southern portion of the Pacific Surfliner…

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The secret to getting the discontinued Ritz-Carlton credit card — and 4 reasons you need it

There are many reasons to love the Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card from Chase. Unfortunately, it’s not available to new applicants — and hasn’t been for years. That said, there is a simple way to still obtain the card and utilize its many benefits. And with recent changes to Marriott’s lineup of card products, the Ritz-Carlton Card is more rewarding…

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