Archive for the ‘TRAVEL’ Category

Passenger held after trying to open plane’s door

The FBI says a flight from Los Angeles to Florida was diverted to Albuquerque, N.M. after a passenger tried to open a cabin door.READ MORE…

Most Europe flights take off

The airspace over Europe is almost completely free of any remnants of the volcanic ash cloud that caused massive flight disruptions over the past week, the European air traffic agency said Friday.
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Will travelers think twice about flying?

The eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano that grounded much of Europe could prove to be a game-changer in the history of aviation while travelers consider alternate means of travel.
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How to stay sane while stranded: Your stories

From visiting the Berlin zoo to going for runs, msnbc.com users share how they’re coping with flight delays caused by the Iceland volcanic ash.READ MORE…

Some easy tips for green travel

On vacation, just like at home, we should all do our part to protect the environment. It’s as simple as turning off the lights and AC when you leave a hotel room or using fewer paper napkins.
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Flights take off but ash limits Scandinavia

European airports sent thousands of planes into the sky after a week of unprecedented disruptions, but shifting winds sent a new plume of volcanic ash over Scandinavia.
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France wants to apply burqa ban to tourists

France’s government says visitors would have to “respect the law” if proposed ban on Islamic face veils  goes into effect, prompting critics to speculate whether Saudi luxury shoppers would be forced to unveil themselves on the glitzy Champs-Elysees.
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Cruise ship turns suddenly; 60 hurt

A cruise ship operator says at least 60 passengers were hurt when one of its vessels listed during a maneuver to avoid a  buoy that was adrift near Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.READ MORE…

Update: Which airports are open, shut

Most airspace in Europe was open Thursday, although some airports in the north of the continent had to close again as shifting winds sent a new cloud of volcanic ash over the area.
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Silver lining to Europe ash cloud for private jets

Now that air restrictions are slowly being lifted as a result of the volcano ash cloud, the private jet industry is banking on the airlines’ backlog to pick up travelers willing to pay almost any price to get home or make that crucial meeting.
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