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Why do so many ignore official travel warnings? – Sydney Morning Herald

Teargoosorm — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 10:23:46 +0000

Sydney Morning Herald Why do so many ignore official travel warnings? Sydney Morning Herald Are there so many travel warnings that we no longer pay attention to them? Or is it just part of the Australian psyche that we don’t let warnings stop us …

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Daily Travel Photo – Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:59:33 +0000

Uluru (aka Ayer's Rock) in the morning Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog . Discover great travel photos .

Would you pay a fee to avoid paying a fee? American Airlines thinks so

Ilovecroatia — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:55:11 +0000

Fees on top of fees.

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President Obama official schedule and guidance, June 14, 2010. To Mississippi … – Chicago Sun-Times (blog)

raymond_germanos — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:10:20 +0000

President Obama official schedule and guidance, June 14, 2010. To Mississippi … Chicago Sun-Times (blog) In the morning, the President will travel to the Gulf Coast to assess the ongoing efforts ..

Travel advisory company played vital role in volcano

tomkuzch — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:36:43 +0000

Early in the morning on April 14, Martin Kleiber noticed a weather intelligence report about a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Coleman bans city-funded travel to Arizona

tomkuzch — Wed, 19 May 2010 22:15:23 +0000

Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman has banned city-worker travel to Arizona because of that state’s new law allowing police to demand documentation from anyone they suspect is in the country illegally

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Flashback for travel director of White Sox

Layetstaffemi — Mon, 03 May 2010 15:01:15 +0000

NEW YORK — There were uneasy moments for Ed Cassin on Saturday night.The director of team travel for the White Sox was about to fall asleep when his wife, Julie, called and asked him if he was watching television.Cassin said he immediately had an eerie feeling, flashing back to the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when his wife had also called him and told him to turn on the TV.The Sox were in New …

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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about flying and volcanoes but were afraid to ask

DomainIndonesia677 — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:56:20 +0000

The ash from an Eyjafjallajokull glacier volcanic eruption in Iceland that forced the cancellation of more than 4,000 flights in Northern Europe this morning has raised some questions about the rights of air travelers, and particularly how EU laws handle displaced passengers.

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If traffic fatalities just hit a record low then why is Ray LaHood unhappy?

varempams — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:09:40 +0000

First, the good news: The government this morning announced that the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 reached the lowest level since 1954, a new record.

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Photo of the Moment: Morning Bromo, Indonesia

WaincAbaria — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:08:15 +0000

Ely vying to be ‘Coolest Small Town’ in travel magazine contest (MinnPost)

DomainIndonesia677 — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:51:00 +0000

Ely is second in balloting in Budget Travel’s online contest to determine the “Coolest Small Town.” Last week, the city was in first place, said the Ely Echo , but this morning’s tally in the magazine shows Brevard, N.C., has jumped ahead. Egg Harbor, Wis., is third.

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“You will be charged $25 per bag on your return flight”

CARLOROOVESSE — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:48:34 +0000

I never meant to openly challenge American Airlines’ indefensible policy of charging those who can least afford it – budget-conscious leisure travelers – for the first checked bag. I had no intention of making a scene when I boarded a flight to Dallas with my family this morning

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Airport board tightens travel oversight (Asheville Citizen-Times)

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:33:26 +0000

FLETCHER — The Asheville Regional Airport board approved procedures this morning to increase oversight of board members’ travel.

American Airlines charging $50 to change flights the day you travel (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Reursette — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:56:02 +0000

American Airlines announced this morning that it will start charging $50 for “non-premium” customers who want to change their flights the day that they are scheduled to travel.

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Turnpike reports extremely difficult travel conditions (The Sentinel)

Ipetoxsed — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:22:07 +0000

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officials are reporting that the state’s system of toll roads remains open but with several trouble spots, namely between Donegal and Somerset in western Pennsylvania. The turnpike strongly advises anyone who might be considering interstate travel this morning to reconsider.

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Penguins facing a travel dilemma (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Layetstaffemi — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:44:13 +0000

MONTREAL–Washington is one of many cities in the East being battered by snow today, and reports this morning indicate that travel into and out of that area is treacherous, at best.

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Know when to use a car service to get to the airport

Layetstaffemi — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Finding a cab during peak hours and in peak travel seasons (e.g., a Friday afternoon in July in New York City) or during off-peak times (say, in the wee hours of the morning for a 5 AM flight) can be hard. To avoid being stranded at such times, book a car service

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Planning to travel to Mexico? Make sure you have a valid US passport – Dallas Morning News

Ipetoxsed — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:36:00 +0000

Planning to travel to Mexico? Make sure you have a valid US passport Dallas Morning News The new measure aligns itself with the State Department’s Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which since June has required US travelers to show their …

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Former Dallas mayor takes travel break, talks up ’smart trade’ in DC – Dallas Morning News

mercer — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:35:37 +0000

Dallas Morning News Former Dallas mayor takes travel break, talks up ’smart trade’ in DC Dallas Morning News Despite all the international travel required of him, he isn’t assigned a government plane. “It has been a whirlwind,” Kirk said over breakfast Wednesday, …

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FG criticises Central Bank travel plans – Irish Times

arkxrzlizmff — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:40:48 +0000

RTE.ie FG criticises Central Bank travel plans Irish Times Fine Gael has this morning condemned Central Bank travel arrangements following an amendment relating to foreign trips taken by spouses of its employees. … We got it wrong on 52-spouse ‘junket’ says watchdog Irish Independent Central Bank behind 52 spouse trips RTE.ie Watchdog on costs admits report error Irish Times all 11 news articles