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Hainan Airlines: From Shanghai to Beijing On Cooking Oil?


The Chinese airline is experimenting with fuels for its aircraft. Recently, it tried a combination of conventional jet fuel and biofuel made from cooking oil collected from restaurants. The 665-mile flight went as smoothly as an expert chef prepares Peking Duck.

So, next time you finish eating your delicious dinner of Peking Duck, gai lan, egg roll and fried rice, leave a bit of the oil on your plate. Just maybe, it could help bring the rising cost of flying down a teeny bit.

For serious flight schedules, prices, deals and other info, go to www.hainanairlines.com

Orlando FL: Hot air balloon rides PDF Print E-mail

Not counting the current political debates, where is the biggest hot air experience in the world? It’s a ride in Orlando, Florida by Aerostat Adventures. It’s a hundred feet high, 90 feet wide balloon and its passenger gondola below holds up to 24 people.

For a four-hour experience and great photo ops across the Central Florida landscape, including champagne brunch, the cost is from $145 per person. For more information, go to www.orlandohotairballoons.com

 
 
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