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Eos Airlines flew its last flights yesterday, after entering bankruptcy. In case you missed it, Eos was an all-business class airline that began flying its route between New York JFK and London Stansted in October 2005. Budget Travel gave Eos an Extra Mile Award in 2006 because of its standard practice of sending a representative to meet a passenger at their car and speeding them through check-in and security. With 48 fully reclining seats on a plane that could accommodate 220 passengers, Eos offered plush flights. If you purchased a ticket, contact Eos for a refund. If Eos is unresponsive, contact your credit card company. Other airlines, including BA and Silverjet are offering business class tickets at Eos's prices for last-minute fares, to help stranded passengers. UPDATE 4/29Airline analyst Jared Blank has additional insights into Eos' collapse.

Every visitor to Orlando has a favorite ride. Our top five are the Hulk (at Universal's Islands of Adventure); the Kraken (SeaWorld); Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast (Universal Studios); Soarin', a majestic simulated flight over California (Epcot); and the campy Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, which hurls you around to tunes such as "Dude Looks Like a Lady" (Disney's Hollywood Studios). We shared our top five rides, now tell us—what’s your favorite amusement park ride? (It doesn't have to be in Orlando.)

The famous travel writer Pico Iyer says he "always" brings the Graham Greene novel The Quiet American in his carry-on bag. He says it's his "private bible." This tidbit was reported on World Hum, which recently reported that the late, famous travel writer Ryszard Kapuscinski "often" brought his copy of Herodotus' The Histories with him on his travels, whether in China, Poland, Iran, or the Congo. (Apparently, if you want to play the part of Famous Travel Writer, you should always pack an Important Sounding Book.) We all know travelers who have a favorite book (or audiobook or podcast series) that they often—or always—pack in their bags. Does this describe you, too? Then tell us about your favorite book. Whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, or religious/spiritual, your favorite book could capture the imaginations of other travelers.