Tallinn Airport rated most punctual according to Lufthansa
Lufthansa has announced that the services provided to passengers and airlines by Tallinn Airport are the most punctual in the world. The Estonian airport’s services were the best out of 960 airports around the world to where Lufthansa flies. Criteria included the punctuality of flights, the speed and accuracy of registering flights, boarding, compliance with [...]
Chinese airport workers pushing an airplane
Here’s a Monday joke for you: How many Chinese airport workers does it take to push a 20-ton plane with 69 passengers and 7 crew? The answer: 30.
If you’re not laughing yet, it’s because it’s not actually a joke, but a true story. This week in Zhengzhou a CRJ7 plane landed with a faulty front hydraulic [...]
United loses food fight and reinstates hot meals for transcontinental flights
United airlines had announced that from October 1st, 2008 they would discontinue offering hot meals for transatlantic economy class passengers, as a TEST, under the pressure of trying to keep up with the climbing fuel prices.
Fortunately – the airline decided to reinstate the meal service, mainly because of a wave of feedback that was rolling in, [...]
Hurricane Ike – link to some thought-provoking pictures
This is something I wanted to share with you – a friend sent me a link of pictures reflecting the aftermath of Hurricane Ike…
Click here to see the pictures posted by Alan Taylor
In its brief lifespan of only 13 days, Hurricane Ike wreaked a great deal of havoc. Affecting several countries including Cuba, Haiti, and [...]
The Bahamas: Two different worlds
Bahamas is best known as a destination full of excitement. Nassau and Paradise Island have casinos, crowds, souvenir markets and the gargantuan Atlantis resort with its fabulously tacky “Mayan” waterslides and aquarium. This is for people who want to have fun, unwind and take in some sun – and all that without leaving the city.
But there’s an [...]
Lithuanian tourists left without bus in Italy
Forty Lithuanian tourists were shocked during a bus tour around Italy when they were told that their tour bus had been stolen. Many of them had left personal belongings on board. The trip’s organisers immediately rented another bus so that the tours could continue across Italy, while the Lithuanian bus company Vilneda agreed to transport [...]
Week of “Fun & Games in Beijing”: Special from $1249 CAD
A week in Beijing including a flight from Canada, 4* hotel, guided tours, some meals included… And all this from $1249 + taxes? Normally it costs more to just fly there! Sounds too good to be true… But this time it isn’t!
After the Big Games are over, the Chinese capital is left with an abundance of top [...]
Tallinn Airport: Another milestone and a bit of history
On September 19th, 2008 Skanska EMV handed over the renovated Tallinn Airport to the operating enterprise on Friday. The reconstruction cost EEK 615 million (EUR 39 million) and lasted for nearly two years. The terminal building was extended, a gallery was built to connect all the gates, thus making the building into a T-shape. The [...]
Dinosaur, Colorado: Talk about odd place names
Have you ever looked at a map, finding some places that sound REALLY odd? Isn’t it fun to imagine what is that place like? What is the story behind it? Perhaps dinosaur sighting in Colorado? Let’s find out!
DINOSAUR, CO with a population of 319 is located in Moffat County, Colorado, US. The town of Dinosaur was originally named Artesia; the current
WestJet removes fuel surcharges
WestJet has announced the removal of its fuel surcharge, in acknowledgement of the recent decline in fuel prices. According to officials, the elimination of the fuel surcharge supports WestJet’s commitment to providing the best value to its guests, the premise for the airline’s new advertising campaign. Three new television commercials shot in Toronto during August and airing now represent the