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For the common plane passengers, their only concern is to buy the ticket that they need, get on the plane and wait until it has landed in their destination. Oftentimes, people take the plane and get off it without even bothering to know what type of aircraft it is. For the enthusiasts, details about the plane they are riding are really important. Truth is, knowing the aircrafts which companies use is actually necessary. This will help in determining safety and convenience for the passengers. With all the new aeronautical technologies and advanced engineering that we have these days, the list of airplane types and models continue to grow longer. But what are the ones which are commonly bought by airline companies? Here is a list of aircrafts which are built for commercial flights so the companies do not hesitate to invest in them. 10. Airbus A380 This is an aircraft which is manufactured by the Airbus Company. It is a plane which is widely used by airline companies like E...

1. Melbourne, Australia Australia's second city may not have the glamour of Sydney, but its colonial heritage and multicultural dynamism more than compensates. More about Melbourne 2. Vienna, Austria The former Habsburg capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire retains the architectural grandeur of its powerful rulers. Their legacy forms most of Vienna's tourist attractions, from palaces to museums, complemented by an overlay of outstanding Secessionist buildings and a still-dynamic cultural scene. More about Vienna 3. Vancouver, Canada The largest city in British Columbia has long lured filmmakers, drawn by its dazzling Pacific location. More about Vancouver 4. Toronto, Canada Start at the Toronto Music Garden on the shores of Lake Ontario, designed by the cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who was invited by the City of Toronto to map a garden on the theme of Bach's first cello suite. More about Toronto 5. Calgary, Canada ...

There's something about mega-ships, those floating skyscrapers laid sideways. So here lies our list of the world's largest cruise vessels, ranked in order of gross tonnage, a measure of volume (and not weight). You'll also find stats on passenger capacity (both double occupancy, the industry standard, and max occupancy, which accounts for all third and fourth beds), length and beam (the width at the widest point).   01 Allure of the Seas The 225,282-ton, 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship -- by five centimeters. (5,400 is double occupancy -- the full load is 6,360.) It also has a famous near-twin, Oasis of the Seas, with which it shares roughly 95 percent of its DNA -- including a novel neighborhood concept, which divides the ship into seven distinct spaces that range from the foliage-filled Central Park to the Boardwalk, with its handmade wooden carousel, burger joint and candy shop. Like its sister, Allure also boasts th...