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11/21/08, 11:47:21 UTC
EU extends airline ban to all Indonesian operations in latest blacklist UPDATE
The European Commission said it plans to extend an operating ban to all the 51 Indonesian airlines as well as Angolan flight carrier TAAG Angola Airlines and Ukrainian cargo airline Volare Aviation Enterprise, in the latest update to its EU blacklist of unsafe airlines.
Fake Police Scamming Tourists in Helsinki
Con artists dressed as police officers have apparently tried to scam credit card numbers off tourists in Helsinki.
Plane Crash Prompts Concerns on Dodgy Travel Packages
Questions about the safety of discount package tours to Southeast Asia and China are on the rise following Monday's fatal plane crash in Cambodia.
Man-made attractions trump Grand Canyon as top tourist draws
It seems as though the man-made world trumps the natural when it comes to tourist attractions.
SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE PASSES “TRAVEL PROMOTION ACT OF 2007”
After months of intensive discussions, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation today approved S. 1661, the “Travel Promotion Act of 2007.”
SMS airline check-in travels to India
Jet Airways has launched SMS check in for its frequent-flyer passengers following the launch of its mobile-ticketing program.
Second death shocks WA tourism industry
The tourism industry in Western Australia's north has been shocked by the second death on the region's wilderness coastline in six weeks.
Tourists reminded of new EU, Saudi customs regulations
As the peak tourist season approaches, customs officials yesterday reminded travelers headed for the EU to note the union's new cash declaration rules.
Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) voted 'best' in the world
More than 4,000 Canadian travel agents have voted the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) as the best of its kind across the world.
Airline confirms report of `flameout'
Yesterday the Civil Aeronautics Administration confirmed that China Airlines flight AE845 had experienced a "flameout" in the aircraft's engines as it was preparing to land in Hong Kong last month.
India, Pakistan to discuss group tourism
A proposal to permit group tourism between India and Pakistan, and increasing the number of religious shrines that pilgrims from either country can visit on the other side, are on the agenda for the two-day talks between the two culture secretaries that will begin here on Thursday.
Uganda: Number of Russian Tourists Up
TOUR operators have penetrated the Russian market. The move is expected to boost the number of Russian tourists to Uganda. Close to 1,200 Russian middle and upmarket tourists visited last year.
Airline discount leader plans changes
Southwest Airlines, the industry`s discount flight leader, said it plans several major changes, including seating and schedule.
Canadians vacation at home
Canadians prefer their own backyard when it comes to summer travel, a study says. More than half of those surveyed plan a summer trip inside the country; Quebec top destination
Tourism's rallying cry: 'Only in San Francisco'
Biggest industry in city still growing and still crowing.
Kashmir Lures Golfers to Bolster Tourism
Kashmir wants to become a destination for golfers. It has invested millions of dollars in building and sprucing up at least three golf courses in the region, hoping to attract high-dollar tourists to some of the world's most breathtaking links.
American Airlines to Apply to Fly Nonstop From Chicago to Beijing, China, in 2009
American Airlines today announced it will apply to the United States Department of Transportation to begin serving a new nonstop route between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Beijing, China, effective March 25, 2009.
Columbus low-fare airline eyes service to Mexico, Bahamas
The new discount airline in Columbus wants to fly beyond the U.S. borders. In an application with the federal Transportation Department, Skybus says it wants to offer service to Cancun, Mexico, and Nassau in the Bahamas.
Drunken tourists ruining Rome
Officials in Rome yesterday pleaded with tourists to tone down their drunkenness and warned that the Eternal City is being ruined by the same sort of loutish behaviour that blights the Spanish costas or the Greek islands.
JetLite tickets will cost more than budget airline fares
Jetlite, the value carrier promoted by Jet Airways, will be re-branded at a cost of $40 million. However, a large part of this will be contributed by the airline’s vendors and service providers.
South Korea to conduct safety check on Cambodian airline
South Korea has decided to carry out special safety checks on Cambodia's PMT Air after one of its planes crashed in Cambodia earlier this week, an official said Wednesday.
Exotic Tourism with a Twist: Travelling Through the 'Axis of Evil'
Tony Wheeler traveled to Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan and found that the media's image of the countries has very little to with what daily life is like in those places
A guidebook for medical tourists
A doctor in the city has learnt to cash in on the hype about medical tourism.
Disaster tourists head to Tahoe to see wildfire, devastation
The Angora fire near Lake Tahoe is attracting "disaster tourists" who want to see the fire and devastation that it has wrought over more than 2,700 acres.
EU says will treat airline mergers consistently
The EU's top antitrust official said she would treat takeover cases consistently after blocking Ryanair's bid for Aer Lingus, in answer to a question on how she would handle Alitalia's takeover.
Indonesia cancels nine airline AOCs following safety audit
Indonesia has suspended the air operator’s certificate (AOC) of one well-known commercial airline and the AOCs of eight lesser known players that operated small regional aircraft.
Travel insurance sales to be regulated
The Government finally agreed to level the playing field in the travel insurance market yesterday, unveiling plans to regulate the sale of policies by travel agents for the first time.
Ban on flights to EU affecting Russian tourism business
Travel agencies cooperating with airlines banned from flying to EU member states are facing serious problems with sending their clients to their holiday destinations, a spokesman for the Russian Tourism Industry Union said on Wednesday.
Fiji tourism boss denies he was pushed
Fiji's tourism chief has resigned, a week after criticising the country's military regime for expelling New Zealand's top diplomat.
Airline Passenger Complaints
Whatever you do when your on your way to that well earned holiday in the sun this summer, do NOT drop your seat back on passenger behind you.
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