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travel5 days ago•5 min saved

United bets on nonstop long-haul with narrow-body jets; Delta sticks with wide-bodies

United plans 10 new nonstop European routes next spring using the Airbus A321XLR—a narrow-body with premium cabins—to reach smaller destinations directly, while Delta stays committed to wide-body aircraft for long-haul travel. The shift reflects a broader industry trend toward niche, nonstop transatlantic service on smaller jets, though some travelers worry about eight-hour flights in a compact cabin; United will still rely on wide-bodies like the 787 for many routes.

via The Points Guy|

#a321xlr #delta-air-lines #long-haul

geopolitics2 months ago•15 min saved

Europe Rises: Building Its Own Security

A Foreign Affairs analysis argues Europe is moving from a Washington-centric grand strategy to an autonomous security posture: major increases in defense spending led by Germany, the revival of conscription in several countries, and a push to reduce dependence on U.S. equipment by boosting European defense industry and deeper Franco-German defense cooperation. The continent seeks a new security architecture that preserves NATO while taking greater responsibility for its own defense amid heightened Russian threats and questions about lasting U.S. reliability, all while navigating Eurosceptic politics that could complicate deeper integration.

via Foreign Affairs|

#defense #europe #geopolitics

world7 months ago•5 min saved

Europe Hardens Stance as Greenland Dispute Reshapes Transatlantic Ties

European leaders at Davos signaled they will resist US pressure over Greenland, vowing to de-risk ties, push to revive stalled trade talks, diversify partners, and bolster defense and tech collaboration, while acknowledging the US–EU rivalry is unlikely to fade soon.

via Reuters|

#eu-us-relations #greenland #tariffs

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

EU and US Seal Historic Data Sharing Agreement

The European Union has approved a new agreement with the US government that allows for the transfer of personal data between the two regions, resolving years of uncertainty. The agreement restores the ability for businesses to easily transfer European citizens' data to the US and vice versa, without additional privacy safeguards. The new framework incorporates an executive order signed by President Joe Biden, limiting US intelligence agencies' access to European citizens' personal information and establishing a court-like body to address privacy violations. However, civil liberties advocates have criticized the framework as being too similar to the previous agreement, indicating potential court challenges.

via CNN|

#data-sharing #eu #privacy

entertainment3 years ago•4 min saved

"Transatlantic: A Comedic WWII Drama That's Taking Over Netflix"

Netflix's Transatlantic strikes a balance between comedy and tragedy in its portrayal of the Emergency Rescue Committee's efforts to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied France. The show's opulent southern France setting and cultural luminaries, including Max Ernst and Marcel Duchamp, add to its whimsical Old Hollywood feel. While the humor occasionally falls into tonal flip-flopping, the show's ability to balance unassailably silly moments with an acknowledgment of real-life horrors is what makes this story of cloak-and-dagger resistance stand out.

via Digital Spy|

#comedy #drama #entertainment

tv-series3 years ago•2 min saved

"Transatlantic: A Compelling WWII Drama with Artistic Flair"

Netflix's new limited series "Transatlantic" is a Casablanca-esque drama set in 1940 Marseilles, following Americans and others trying to make a difference in the French port city during World War II. The show follows trust fund baby Mary Jayne, who funds journalist Varian Fry's Emergency Rescue Committee, dedicated to getting refugees out of Europe. The show is co-created by Anna Winger, known for "Unorthodox" and "Deutschland 83/86/89," and features occasional moments of levity amidst the dark circumstances.

via Consequence|

#anna-winger #casablanca #gillian-jacobs

entertainment3 years ago•7 min saved

"Transatlantic: A Surrealist-Inspired Casablanca-esque Drama with Dark Times and Artistic Levity"

Anna Winger, the creator of the new Netflix series "Transatlantic," hosted a lunch and screening of the show's seven episodes at an art house cinema in Berlin. The gathering included cast and crew members, as well as friends and collaborators, and featured a plant-based meal, custom tarot cards, and Surrealist-inspired artwork. "Transatlantic" is a fictionalized depiction of the story of American journalist Varian Fry, who helped about 2,000 people escape Europe during World War II, and features actors from Austria, France, Germany, and Nigeria.

via The New York Times|

#anna-winger #berlin #entertainment

entertainment3 years ago•5 min saved

Transatlantic: A Tale of Rescue and Surrealism in Nazi-Occupied France

Netflix's Transatlantic, adapted by Anna Winger from Julie Orringer's novel, tells the story of Varian Fry and Mary Jayne Gold, who helped the European Rescue Committee smuggle more than 2,000 Jewish refugees out of France during World War II. The series focuses on a period where they were able to save a few hundred. Despite the pared-down operation, Transatlantic is an effective, crowd-pleasing thriller with strong performances by Cory Michael Smith, Gillian Jacobs, and Lucas Englander.

via Rolling Stone|

#anna-winger #entertainment #jewish-refugees

tvstreaming3 years ago•5 min saved

"Transatlantic": A WWII Drama of Rescue and Redemption on Netflix

Netflix's new limited series "Transatlantic" tells the story of the Emergency Rescue Committee founders who smuggled 2,000 of Europe's foremost artists, thinkers, and academics to safety in America through the risky ports of Marseille in 1940. The show has a bittersweet, Classic Hollywood vibe, evoking the historical romance of "Casablanca" in its lush, vibrant presentation. While the show struggles to balance its tone with the seriousness of the proceedings, it offers a welcome sense of relief to much of the show's darker material.

via Roger Ebert|

#anna-winger #netflix #rescue-committee

entertainment3 years ago•3 min saved

"Netflix's 'Transatlantic' Offers Glossy Take on WWII Refugee Rescue Story"

"Transatlantic," the latest limited series from "Unorthodox" creator Anna Winger, follows the real-life story of literary journalist Varian Fry and American heiress Mary Jayne Gold as they help Jewish writers and artists flee France amid the Nazi occupation. While visually stunning, the series lacks urgency and precision, with too many storylines and characters. A more centralized focus on the major players would have made the series more intricate and profound. "Transatlantic" drops on Netflix on April 7.

via Variety|

#anna-winger #entertainment #historical-drama

entertainment3 years ago•9 min saved

Uncovering the Untold Story of WWII Refugee Rescue in Netflix's 'Transatlantic'

Netflix's new drama "Transatlantic" tells the story of Varian Fry, a young American who saved thousands of refugees, including artists and intellectuals such as Marc Chagall and Hannah Arendt, from the Nazis during WWII. The show fictionalizes some aspects of Fry's rescue mission in Marseille, including invented romances and plot points, which has angered some people close to the real history. However, the show's creator, Anna Winger, hopes to bring Fry's story to a wider audience and inspire action on behalf of refugees.

via The Times of Israel|

#entertainment #netflix #refugee-rescue

entertainment3 years ago•6 min saved

Uncovering the Untold Story of WWII Rescue Mission in 'Transatlantic' on Netflix

Netflix's new limited series Transatlantic is a frothy adventure yarn that explores the story of Varian Fry, Mary Jayne Gold, and the Villa Air-Bel during World War II. While the show is entertaining and well-acted, it only scratches the surface of the historical events it portrays, leaving viewers with a superficial understanding of the subject matter. The series is inspired by Julie Arranger's The Flight Portfolio, a well-researched novel, but takes liberties with the truth. Despite its flaws, Transatlantic is a lightly entertaining primer on a little-known corner of history.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#anna-winger #daniel-handler #entertainment

aviation3 years ago•2 min saved

Airbus XLR and BA Partnership: American Airlines' Multi-Use Strategy for Transatlantic Travel

American Airlines' managing director of global network planning, Jason Reisinger, has said that the Airbus A321XLR will add significant flexibility to the airline's network strategy and how it can most efficiently serve thinner long-haul routes. American Airlines has an order for 50 XLRs, which will bring narrowbody economics to routes more typically served by widebodies. Reisinger cited some examples in the transatlantic market where that versatility could be deployed, including from major U.S. hubs such as Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to smaller cities in Europe.

via Aviation Week|

#airbus-a321xlr #american-airlines #aviation