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Air Taxis: Soon To Take Over Busy City Streets?


A test flying taxi recently flew over Singapore's crowded waterfront, eventually expecting to lead to normal air service in traffic-choked Asian cities.The 18-prop German-made chopper may soon regularly carry passengers.

Volocopter has already successfully tested in Dubai, Helsinki, Germany and Las Vegas. Singapore may be among the first to get the regular daily service within two to four years. Fares are expected to be moderately higher than charged for earthbound taxis. However, the dangers of the new air taxis and delivery drones accidentally hitting other vehicles and people have yet to be considered by local officials and eager lawyers.

Travel Dreams: If I Won The Lottery.... PDF Print E-mail


All the recent hoopla about the biggest Mega Millions lottery payout of more than $600 millions poses a question. We asked our readers how winning millions would give them dream-of-a-lifetime travels. Here are some answers:

Juan L, Pasadena CA: I’d take 20 family members on an around-the-world cruise. From our stateroom balconies, we’d enjoy the ocean scenery as we dine on great foods and drink the best wines.

Stan R, Brooklyn NY: I’d invite ten friends and their spouses on a charter flight to Las Vegas. We’d stay in penthouse suites, go to all the shows, gamble with $1,000 bills and hit all the late night clubs.

Jeanne A, Dallas TX: I’m not a religious gal, but I’d use some of the money to go to some inner-city churches and sign up every kid there. I’d take them for a one-week all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World. Then, at least once a year, I’d arrange the same trip for a group of kids from other churches and city social groups.

Marie P, Scottsdale AZ: I just retired to one of the most beautiful vacation spots in the world, and I'm on a permanent vacation. So I’d give some of my lottery winnings to my children, grandkids, friends and former co-workers so they could come to my new home state. I’d arrange for them to visit Arizona’s Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Sedona and other areas of the great U.S. Southwest.

 
 
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