Monthly Archives: March 2010

New black list of banned airlines by EU

Posted on March 31, 2010 by admin

The European Commission on Tuesday released a new blacklist of airlines which are banned from flying into the European Union (EU).The list included all air carriers of two additional countries, namely Sudan and the Philippines, due to safety concerns. All … Continue reading →

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Singapore Airlines launch Munich and Manchester Flights

Posted on March 30, 2010 by admin

Singapore Airlines has started up new services to Munich and Manchester, giving travelers the opportunity to fly here on a Boeing 777-300ER 5 times out of the week. The planes will feature seats for economy, business and first classes. The … Continue reading →

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New Tax Bill on Cruise Ships

Posted on March 29, 2010 by admin

governor, Sean Parnell, will be introducing a new tax bill soon. This bill’s main aim is to reduce the state’s head tax on cruise ship passengers. This will hopefully bring more tourists into the state. Sean Parnell first made this … Continue reading →

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Generals are ordered to travel second class

Posted on March 29, 2010 by admin

UK-All armed forces personnel must now sit in standard class on trains and planes, whatever their rank, under a new rule that has provoked anger across the political parties. GORDON BROWN has delivered a final humiliation to the armed forces … Continue reading →

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Planting a warm terminal at East Midlands Airport

Posted on March 28, 2010 by admin

A Neil Robinson and Penny Coates (Managing Director) of East Midlands Airport in the UK  planting the first seedlings in a new willow tree plantation – the first in a UK airport. These trees will be used as a sustainable … Continue reading →

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British Airways refuses to reinstate travel perks

Posted on March 27, 2010 by admin

British Airways stood firm yesterday over its decision to withdraw travel perks from striking cabin crew. Ba chief executive Willie Walsh told that he would not compromise over last week’s three-day walkout, adding: “We told them about the consequences.” Unite … Continue reading →

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Former ministers to be prosecuted for GIAL

Posted on March 26, 2010 by admin

Ten persons, including former Roads and Transport Minister, Dr. Richard Anane and Dr Osei Akoto, former Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, are to be charged for various offences against the state by Monday, according to an official … Continue reading →

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Why flying to Kuala Lumpur is cheaper than Bangkok

Posted on March 26, 2010 by admin

Airfares plunging on the Southeast Asian, Far East and South Asian sectors have made flying to these foreign destinations cheaper than air travel within the country. Budget carriers like Air Asia, Tiger Airways, Air Arabia and others are offering fares … Continue reading →

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British Airways 'trying to break Unite union'

Posted on March 26, 2010 by admin

British Airways is attempting to “break” the Unite trade union in a battle with cabin crew that could erode workers’ rights across the UK, according to a joint declaration by more than 100 leading industrial relations academics. Unite had pledged … Continue reading →

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BA Denies Striking Cabin Crew Travel Perks

Posted on March 25, 2010 by admin

The carrier confirmed that those who took part in last weekend’s three-day walk out would not enjoy the major discounts on travel that British Airways employees get on top of pay. Staff union Unite blasted the carrier for its “vindictive” … Continue reading →

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