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Philippine tourist traffic up despite global crisis-- DOT
With DOT's target of 3.5 million tourist arrivals this year and five million by 2010, the industry must expand total capacity in terms of physical infrastructure, room accommodations and manpower... "Local...
created by danesller0127 | 35 wks ago | updated 34 wks ago
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China sends jitters to India through Nepal
"Political and economic dynamics might have changed beyond recognition in the past half-century, but geographical reality appears to be something even Nepal's nuclear-powered neighbors are unable to gloss over. One remains... Jazz removes life vests to save fuel and forgets to inform passengers
I guess i don't need that life vest, the seat inflates right?"Air Canada's regional carrier Jazz has removed inflatable life vests from its planes to save weight, a spokeswoman said. The airline carries both floatation devices (seat cushions) and life vests, and the...
created by Marcel Pellerin | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Georgia, Between Hope and Fear
"I cannot help being anxious about what's happening to Georgia. My daughter is in Tbilisi with my grandson. Her husband, Sandro Kvitashvili, is the minister of health and social services. I don't know how dangerous his job is each day, whether he is on the streets, possibly... Russia agrees to Truce, Blows up key Georgian Bridge
This doesn't sound like a truce to me. "A key railway bridge was blown up by Russia and its allied forces, effectively severing all east-west transportation routes within Georgia, officials said. Russia denies... CItizen Bus-Driver: Theft Meets Public Service
This story is a few days old, but I just heard about it now. According to Miami-Dade police, an 18-year-old guy stole a few county buses. He didn't keep them, however: he drove them on their normal routes, picking...
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Britain goes slow as trains, planes and ships cut fuel costs
Even jet planes are slowing down to save fuel - well really to save 'fuel costs' which is perhaps slightly different - an economic rather than environmental decision. If that's what it takes to save the planet... Portugal drivers end fuel strike
Protests continue throughout Europe by truck drivers and other people who depend on their vehicles for their livelihood against rising fuel prices. In Portgual, the organized protest by truck (lorry) drivers there has now ended."Portuguese lorry drivers have ended their...Fuel strikes raise fears of European shutdown
Tens of thousands in countries around the world are taking strike action over the cost of fuel. Many fear ongoing, co-ordinated protests will cause major disruptions during Europe's holiday season."PARIS: Concerns are growing over a summer of co-ordinatedEuropean fuel...Family Preparation for Hurricane Season
"As Hurricane Season approaches, it is time for families everywhere to get prepared! As we look to the experiences of the past regarding these dangerous storms, we come to know and understand new and improved methods of preparing for this type of disaster."Here are some... Manchester England - Bikers plan city fuel protest
Manchester Evening News Reports"A MASSIVE 'go-slow' protest against high fuel prices is set to bring roads across Greater Manchester to a standstill. More than a thousand bikers are expected to join forces... Michael O'Leary (Ryanair) has hinted at €8 transatlantic flights, made poss...
The EU and the US launched the second round of 'open skies' talks today which could increase routes and lower prices for transatlantic flights, or even the world's first global airline.This new...Pacific Airlines delays opening of two domestic routes
Vietnam’s second carrier PacificAirlines will postpone the operation of the HCM City – Danang and HCMCity – Buon Me Thuot routes schedule for August 2008 because petroleumand oil price rises, announced the... World's best bus stops
Ever sat at a dreary old bus stop and thought, "I bet I could build a better one of these things?" A cappuccino bar, a washroom, maybe some high-speed internet access, a lemonade stand...Well back in reality,... BA's Terminal 5 losses top £16m
It is really no surprise that the fiasco that was Terminal 5 last week has cost BA a lot of money - but 16 million pounds is a scary amount of money. I'm sure they can come back from that loss, but it's going to...
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