Amtrak saw its ridership grow this past fiscal year as it became more competitive with short flights in the eastern US. Boeing and Airbus are building more passenger comfort into their next generation of planes. And Macau, the only place in China where gaming is legal, is getting more tourists every month as new resort casinos are built.

• Amtrak ridership increases
• Aircraft Builders Try to Take Some of the Ordeal Out of Flying
• Macau's visitor arrivals hit 2 million in October
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