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What's that smell?!
A visitor gets more than he bargained for in Taipei's biggest night market. -The Nation/ANN 		Tourist sites do roaring business
More Chinese these days travel to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. -China Daily/ANN
Japan air crash museums keep dark memories alive
People with a fear of flying may want to give this a miss. -AFP 		Party abroad, but keep low profile
A friendly word of caution to fellow Singaporeans. -myp
Airport rankings: Useful as feedback
Does it matter if Changi drops one or two spots? Not if it set things right. -ST 		Flights on 52 JAL routes half-empty or worse
JAL announced it will scrap 29 domestic routes by fiscal 2011. -The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
Zoo visitors cause stress for animals
They get frightened and hide much of the day, refusing to come out. -China Daily/ANN 		JAL shelves tie-up talks with US carriers, says report
JAL is already seeking govenment bailout to keep flying. -AFP
Airlines set own emission targets
Cooperation would be the key to lowering emissions. -AFP 		Tourists to China are flocking to Bird's Nest
Move over Palace Museum and Summer Palace. -The China Post/ANN
Baby born on plane named after AirAsia
This lucky baby will have free flights with AirAsia for life. -The Star/ANN 		Jetstar engine fire forces evacuation in Australia: company
Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the evacuation or fire. -AFP
Mystic temples, exotic palaces
Visitors to Yogyakarta and Bali find key to past cultures in historically rich monuments. -myp 		SkyPark a model airport, says Najib
A luxury airport with operations of its services and shops in full swing. -The Star/ANN
Not all Indian tourists know English
The assumption was that most Indian tourists were proficient in English. -The Star/ANN 		Boutique hotel goes Peranakan
Providing lodging in culturally rich areas latest move by operators to attract more guests. -myp
On the road to Tragedy
Flights on hot air balloons cancelled after the tragic death of four travelers. -China Daily/ANN 		Temperature drops starts Sunday
Temperatures are expected to hit 13 degrees Celsius in Taiwan. -The China post/ANN
New minister Freddy calls CGK airport a mess
A messy management could reflect the personality of the nation. -The Jarkart Post/ANN
 
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