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Tourism bosses urge Aer Lingus pilots to call off strike
Tourism bosses have criticised Aer Lingus pilots for planning a two-day strike next week.
South Africa: Fair Trade in Tourism Says Children May Be Sex Target for 2010 Visitors
THE 2010 Soccer World Cup was likely to lead to an increase in incidents of child sex in SA, which would have huge social consequences for society, Fair Trade in Tourism SA warned yesterday.
Swedish airline stops Iraq flights
Sweden has suspended its commercial flights to and from Iraq following a report that an aircraft traveling to Stockholm was targeted by attackers, a spokesman for the country's Civil Aviation Authority says.
Irate Airline Passengers Threaten to Sue Continental
Dozens of outraged airplane passengers are threatening to sue Continental Airlines, claiming they were left stranded on a plane and grounded for hours in hellish conditions.
US Airways Opens the South Pacific to Customers Through New Air New Zealand Codeshare Agreement
Beginning this October, US Airways customers will be able to enjoy seamless travel between the United States, New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands, thanks to a codeshare cooperation between Air New Zealand and US Airways subject to both United States and foreign government approval. Codeshare flights will be available for purchase in September.
Suicide attacker targets foreign tourists
Rabat - A Moroccan tax officer tried to blow up a coach load of foreign tourists in a suicide attack on his 30th birthday, police said on Tuesday.
Midwest Air Group Board of Directors Receives Revised Offer From AirTran
The Board of Directors of Midwest Air Group, parent company of Midwest Airlines, today said that it has received a letter from AirTran Holdings, Inc. indicating that AirTran was increasing its offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Midwest.
Global Aero Logistics Completes Acquisition of World Air Holdings
Global Aero Logistics Inc., the parent company of ATA Airlines, Inc., announced today the completion of its acquisition of World Air Holdings, Inc.,the parent company of World Airways, Inc. and North American Airlines, Inc.
Qantas offers pay delay on big fares
Qantas has introduced a Buy Now Pay Later option for fares booked on the web for the biggest purchases people will make - on international travel.
UK tourism to establish green accreditation for hotels
Amid evidence that British tourists would rather their hotel be sustainably run than have five-stars, the UK tourist board VisitBritain is aiming to establish a green marque which will establish which have genuinely green credentials.
Branson may buy back airline
If the Virgin Group manages to buy out its Singapore partner in the airline, Richard Branson will not rule out a stock market listing.
Airline's care policy under fire
Family blames British Airways for elderly man's predicament after he missed a flight.
German tourists stuck on ski lift in Austrian Alps
A group of 38 German tourists have been rescued after being stranded in mid-air when their ski lift shut down in Austria's Alps.
Tourist dies after attack by panhandlers
A tourist to Toronto succumbed to his injuries on the weekend after being attacked by an enraged gang of panhandlers in a downtown neighbourhood.
Ski.com Announces Partnership With Jets.com Offering Private Jet Service to World-Wide Mountain Destinations
Two Travel Industry Leaders Join Forces to Provide Complete Luxury Ski Vacation Packages
Airline boss stashes cash as anti-trust probe continues
The ongoing investigation into anti-competitive practices by some of the world's best-known carriers has nervous airline executives putting money aside to mitigate any potential fines.
Emirates wins Airline Inflight Entertainment Award
Emirates has won the much-coveted Skytrax 2007 Best Airline Inflight Entertainment Award for the third year in a row.
Yemeni Forces Capture Tourist Attack Suspects
Yemeni security forces captured several militants on Monday who were believed to have been involved in an attack that killed 9 tourists.
Two Belgian tourists missing in southeastern Iran
Two Belgian tourists have gone missing since Sunday while visiting the historic sites near the ancient city of Bam in southeastern Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported on Monday.
Bali bird flu deaths spark tourism fears
AUSTRALIAN health officials are on alert after a deadly outbreak of bird flu on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali.
Preventing child sex tourism workshop planned
Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) will discuss child sex tourism and a code of conduct intended to prevent it, at workshops in Johannesburg and Cape Town next week.
German hotel chain eyes Kenya as tourism booms
In what could be a sign of growing confidence in Kenya’s booming tourism industry, Kempinski Hotels, a German international chain with a branch in Zanzibar, has announced plans to expand to Kenya and open another branch in Tanzania as part of its wider strategy to open five new hotels in Africa.
Kikwete to chair global summit on tourism in China
Canada’s World Trade University has named Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete chairman of the Global World Tourism Market Summit (WTMS) to be held in Beijing, China, in October.
DOJ Probes Airline Price-Fixing
Fuel surcharge price-fixing judgments against British Airways and Korean Air this month are part of a wider ongoing U.S. Department of Justice probe into airline antitrust activities.
Secure Flight Redux: TSA Seeks To Launch Prescreening Program After Facing Congressional Concerns
The Transportation Security Administration this fall plans to test with select airlines the latest version of its Secure Flight passenger-prescreening program, through which the government, rather than the airlines, would check passenger data against government watchlists in efforts to bolster air travel security.
Sichuan: Tourists now welcomed in the Chinese province where ancient collides with modern
Visiting Sichuan can be an alien experience.
Victims' Group, Cruise Industry Plan Major Reforms
A plan for major reforms in the cruise industry took a step forward recently, as members of the advocacy group International Cruise Victims (ICV) held a groundbreaking meeting with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to hammer out new safety and reporting guidelines.
American Eagle Provides New Service From Miami to Savannah, Ga.
American Eagle, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) on Dec. 13.
Court: Airline passengers can't back out of searches
Citing concerns about terrorism, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that airline passengers lose their right to object to a search after they go through initial security screenings.
Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Korean Air Lines
Plaintiff claims suffered damages in Korean Air Lines price fixing conspiracy
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