Travel

Virgin America flight from Los Angeles to New York becomes a 14-hour nightmare

18.03.2010

Passengers on Virgin America flight 404 from Los Angeles to New York stuck for more than six hours on the tarmac at Newburgh's Stewart airport on Satuday. Travelers complained they received little food or water, and had to take the last leg of their journey by bus.

Thailand's last unspoiled islands 14.03.2010	Luxury cruise line slams "rip-offs" by taxi drivers at Phuket Port 14.03.2010
Thailand's remote islands with unspoiled nature, beaches, wildlife - all making perfect getaways from everyday life	A luxury cruise company wants to switch docking points on Phuket because ''the taxi situation in the Phuket Port is terrible.''
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The AETAS bangkok - An innovative hotel experience AETAS bangkok 12.03.2010	Tiger Airways Increases Flights to Thailand Tiger Airways 12.03.2010
The AETAS bangkok is a brand-new exclusive hotel located on Sukhumvit Road, Soi Ruamrudee, in the centre of Bangkok’s shopping, business, and diplomatic districts. Through its commitment to the true spirit of hospitality, most efficient services, and outstanding accommodation and facilities, the hotel is a true haven of comfort in the city.	Tiger Airways Singapore announced that it will fly to Thailand more frequently to serve growing demand.
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Travelers wary of full body scans at airports due to lack of information by authorities 11.03.2010	Tourism Authority of Thailand's crisis management center to assist tourists during anti-government protests 11.03.2010
Documents obtained by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) shows more than two dozen complaints were filed with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by travelers over the use of full body scanners at U.S. airports during the past year or so. An article on FastCompany.com contemplates whether travelers should worry about full body security scans at airports or is the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) what they should be more concerned about?	The Tourism Authority of Thailand will assign its crisis management centre to operate as a national tourist assistance centre to help travelers during this weekend's anti-government mass demonstrations in Bangkok.
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Cash-strapped Cuba to require health insurance for visitors 08.03.2010	50 ships, with thousands of people, trapped in Baltic Sea ice 05.03.2010
Cuba will require travelers to take out health insurance if they want to visit the country, according to a new government measure.	A total of about 50 ships, including a passenger ferry with nearly 1,000 people on board, were stuck Friday in ice, after gale-force winds built up large ice masses in the Baltic Sea off Sweden's east coast, officials said.
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