Qatar Airways says wants plane deliveries faster
State-owned airline expects to make a profit of at least $100 million this financial year. -Reuters
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London's landmark "Big Ben" clock turns 150
150-year-old timepiece remains a powerful symbol in Britain. -Reuters |
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Achtung tourists! Berlin eateries get cheeky with tips
Eateries printing bills bearing not-so-subtle demands for tips. -AFP
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Malaysian orangutan hospital sparks controversy
Baby apes wear nappies, sleep in cots and are cared for by nurses dressed in masks and starched uniforms. -AFP |
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S'poreans cancel trips to flu-hit areas
Travel agents report a sharp decline, and plan cost-cutting measures. -ST
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Air France jet with 228 on board missing
Plane dropped off the radar while it was over the Atlantic. -AFP
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Missing jet probably hit by lightning: Air France
Plane suffered an electrics failure as it flew through a fierce Atlantic storm. -AFP
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High seas search for Air France jet continues
Sarkozy says chances of finding survivors 'tiny'. -Reuters |
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AirAsia chief faints at airport
Chief executive officer Fernandes collapsed after attending a welcoming ceremony. -NST
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Lightning bolts a risk for modern jets
Jets are hit by lightning every 1,000 hours - on average twice a year. -AFP
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Nationalities of passengers on missing plane
Air France plane with 216 passengers and 12 crew on board was presumed to have crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. -Reuters
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Malacca River clean and ready for tourists
River set to become a major tourist attraction with its river cruise and water taxi services. -The Star/ANN
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AirAsia to start Penang-Chennai flights in October
To mark the new route, AirAsia is also offering hotel deals in Penang. -The Star/ANN
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U.S. online travel agencies end airline booking fees
Travel agencies waive booking fees in bid to make travel more attractive to consumers. -Reuters |
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Modern Romeos and Juliets can tie knot in Verona
Get married at the alleged balcony where Juliet pined for her lover Romeo. -Reuters
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NY offers podcasts of famed film and TV spots
Walking tours will also bring visitors to locations in films such as "Ghost Busters" and "Men in Black". -Reuters |
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'Mystery' plane crash for French press
Missing plane article top story in national papers; many speculating over the reason for the disappearance. -AFP
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Photos: Air France wreckage found, all feared dead
Jet crashed in the Atlantic Ocean with 228 people aboard, the airline's worst disaster in its 75-year history. -Reuters |
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Major plane crashes in past three years
An Air France plane flying from Brazil to Paris has gone missing over the Atlantic Ocean with 228 people on board and French officials fear a disaster has occurred. -Reuters
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Airbus A380 makes first commercial flight to Paris
Official welcoming ceremony in Paris cut back due to Air France disaster. -AFP |
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Taiwan, China set to start regular flights in July
Decision pending final approval part of move towards reversing decades of hostility and to inculcate closer economic ties. -AFP
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Gas suspected as guest dies at Japanese hotel
One person died and 16 others fell ill from suspected carbon monoxide inhalation. -AFP
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Air France wreckage found, all feared dead
Brazilian Defense Minister says there was "no doubt" that a 5-km strip of debris in the high seas was from the Airbus A330 that went missing. -Reuters
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Flight data offer clue to Air France crash
Investigators are focusing on the automated messages sent out by the plane before it vanished. -AFP
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Cruel fate, young lives cut short on doomed flight
A man celebrating his birthday, a woman who had just recovered from brain injury had perished in the Air France crash.
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Three stealing luggage nabbed
Syndicate that steals bags and laptops from distracted travelers believed to be smashed with latest arrests. -NST
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Buckingham Palace "should open more to tourists"
With additional funds collected from admissions, the site may be better maintained. -Reuters
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Flying into storms to be feared, avoided: pilots
Experts are debating whether lightning or turbulence may have caused Air France Flight 447 to crash into the Atlantic Ocean. -Reuters
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Brazil navy races to pull Air France wreck from sea
Navy faces difficult job of pulling debris from the Atlantic Ocean during bad weather but are confident of their ability. -Reuters
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Computer glitch downs JAL's domestic flights
More than 9,000 passengers affected by problem with check-in system. -AFP
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Did jet go down in 'The Doldrums'?
The grim hunt for the missing Air France jet is concentrated on a zone of the Atlantic Ocean where an eerie calm can quickly become a violent storm. -AFP
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Star Wars for real
New exhibition in Melbourne not only showcases Star Wars relics - but also cutting edge technology that could turn it all into reality. -myp |
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Brazil declares days of mourning
This in memory of the 228 people who died in an Air France accident off its coast. -AFP
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Tourists rescued from shark-infested Australian waters
Small boat backpackers were in capsized in choppy seas during a fishing trip. -AFP
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City of Dreams opens in Macau
Latest giant Macau casino complex key high-stakes test to revive the Cotai Strip, an area key to Macau's tourism. -AFP
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Air France crash claims life of Spanish honeymoon bride
The tragedies mount: Newly wed husband received at airport to find out wife lost on flight to visit family.-AFP
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Brazil, French navies race to Air France wreckage
Investigators warn full truth may never emerge. -Reuters
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New Air France debris found, explosion unlikely
The presence of fuel stains in the ocean could rule out the possibility of fire. -Reuters
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Video: Korea's DMZ popular with tourists
One of most tense areas in the world is a tourist attraction for South Koreans. -Reuters
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Hotel gives more free nights
Luxury hotels like the Hilton are offering incredible deals that make savings greater than your costs. -ST
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the concierge
Roadshow this Sunday offers tours to HK Disneyland or christian a baby dolphin and you could win a free trip to Queensland. -ST
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Chinese passenger on crashed flight insured for $2.02m
Beneficiaries of victim may receive the largest amount ever paid to an individual in China. -China Daily/ANN |
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Bali warns against drinking local spirit after deaths
Batches of local spirit "arak" found cut with methanol - a toxic chemical compound used in anti-freeze or paint. -Reuters
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Trishaws to whet Londoners' appetite for Malaysian food
Trishaws bearing images of popular M'sian dishes to cruise around London. -The Star/ANN |
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Airlines move to reduce infection risks
In Asia, carriers have stepped up cabin cleaning, installed state-of-the-art air filters and allowed in-flight staff to wear face masks. -Reuters
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New Air France debris found, explosion unlikely
Large oil stain indicates an explosion unlikely, far-strewn debris suggests plane broke up in the air.-Reuters |
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India says it's safe despite US travel advisory
Embassy in New Delhi reminds US citizens of the "high threat of terrorism" in India. -AFP
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'White light' where Air France flight was lost
Pilots of Spanish airliner claim to have seen white light which followed a descending and vertical trajectory. -AFP
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Crashed Air France jet flying at 'wrong' speed
French newspaper says Airbus was preparing to send a warning to A330 operators with new advice on flying in storms. -AFP
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S'pore best sightseeing city in Asia-Pacific
STB receives two honours at 2009 Seoul Tourism awards. -AsiaOne |
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Brazilian crews gather first Air France wreckage
Was Air France plane flying at wrong speed? -Reuters
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Lack of insurance cover for H1N1-affected travel
Airlines, travel agencies and insurance companies should play a more active role in supporting MOH's travel advisory, says reader. -myp |
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Brazil mistakes sea 'trash' for plane crash debris
Up until now, no material from the plane has been recovered. -AFP
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Pandas get new home
Pandas to move into new home around winter - before which, the public is invited to explore it. -Daily Xpress/ANN |
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Aching for a trip?
Sprice.com offers some tips to help you get started if the mountain of information available over the Internet is too painful to even begin contemplating. -AsiaOne
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Tourists among 25 killed in Bali
Visitors to the Indonesian island were warned against drinking the local spirit arak, after at least 25 people died in the past week when a batch was laced with methanol. -TNP |
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Universal Studios S'pore will be one of world's best
German guru who travels the world rating theme parks in different countries says our Sentosa offering will be "absolutely incredible" and will "create a lot of theme-park addicts here." -myp
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Missing Air France jet sent 24 error messages
Impossible to tell whether crew had shut off autopilot. -AFP
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Airbus plans to replace faulty speed monitors
Number of similar faults seen on the A330. -AFP
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Missing Air France jet suffered systems failure
Autopilot had cut out after receiving conflicting speed readings. -AFP
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SIA service centres at Paragon to relocate
They will move to Atrium@Orchard before settling into permanent home at ION Orchard. -AsiaOne
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Photos: First A380 commercial flight to Paris
The world's biggest passenger jet made its first commercial flight to Paris on Tuesday. But the celebratory mood was dampened due to the loss of an Air France jet over the Atlantic. -AFP |
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Airbus recommended new sensors before crash
It had detected faulty speed readings on its A330 jets ahead of last week's crash of an Air France airliner, and had recommended clients replace a sensor. -Reuters
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Bodies, debris from Air France plane recovered
Brazilian search teams recovered two male bodies, a plane seat and other remains. -AFP |
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Search goes on after bodies from Air France jet found
First two bodies and debris were recovered from an area off the coast of Brazil. -AFP
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Airline industry outlook still grim: execs
Demand for air travel could decline further despite signs of a more stable global economy. -Reuters
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'Airbus A330 is a safe plane' :CEO
Singapore Airlines will honour all existing contracts for plane orders, its CEO said on Sunday. -Reuters
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India's Jet Airways says may defer Boeing order
Decision would depend on economic conditions. -Reuters
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Korean Air says bottom hit in cargo demand
No recovery expected until U.S. consumers resumed buying Asian goods. -Reuters
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More bodies from Air France crash found
Search teams were working in bad weather to grab others spotted. -AFP
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Obamas soak up picture-postcard Paris
Squeezing in time at the end of Obama's diplomatic tour, the US president took his daughters to Notre Dame and the Pompidou modern art museum. -AFP
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17 bodies recovered from Air France flight
Investigators are considering the possibility that the speed sensors on Flight 447 may have iced up. -Reuters |
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Banks should scrutinise travel-insurance plans
They should not market travel insurance that only appears to give travellers peace of mind. -myp
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Air India mulls rescheduling Boeing orders
It has over US$8 billion worth of planes on order. -Reuters
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Singapore Air eyeing acquisitions in China, India
CEO said they are still interested in consolidation of industry. -Reuters
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Global airlines to lose US$9.0 billion in 2009
The new projection is nearly double the US$4.7 billion in losses that IATA forecast in March. -AFP
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Japan Airlines plans 10% capacity cut
Airline has not decided on whether to take a multi-billion government loan but would not consider a rights offering. -Reuters
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Cathay seeks further delays in new plane deliveries
Cathay has about $10.66 billion of new plane orders with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and Boeing. -Reuters
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Airbus says not many more cancellations in tough 2009
Plane orders could fall 30% in 2010. -Reuters
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Vivid Sydney
AsiaOne photojournalist Hannah Teoh shares her one-week experience in Sydney - from attending the inaugural Vivid Sydney light and sound festival, to touring the hip and stylish suburbs of this vibrant Australian city. |
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Mainland tourists pack bags for DPRK
Tourists from China heading to North Korea - and liking it. -China Daily/ANN
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Airlines to achieve CO2-neutral growth by 2020
Aviation body chief said the industry would cut emissions by 7% this year. -Reuters
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Welcome to the Hotels Chameleon
Pastry chefs become doormen and GM pours tea as industry turns to multi-tasking during crunch. -BT
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Etihad Airways unveils Diamond first class cabin suite
First class travellers have another airline to look forward to. -AsiaOne |
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Do-good travel
Voluntourism is all the rage for astute travellers searching for Zen experiences. But does this benefit the local community? -The Star/ANN
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The 'real thing' vs. tokenism
Some volunteer travel programmes are mere tokens without real value.-The Star/ANN |
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Getting started
With so many agencies offering voluntourism popping up, how do you pick the right one for you? -The Star/ANN
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Airlines to lose US$9b (S$13.15b)
Asia-Pacific carriers will be the hardest hit, says Iata. -ST
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A330 a reliable aircraft: Airbus
It was too early to draw conclusions as to why an Air France jet crashed last week. -AFP
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Iata pays tribute to MM Lee
It also awarded Mr Lee its Global Aviation Leadership Award. -ST
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China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines told to merge
Both airlines' shares were suspended Monday. -AFP
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Great S'pore Stay: S'poreans snapping up hotel deals
Hotels fight downturn by dangling discounts and freebies to reel in S'poreans. -ST |
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Tail fin of plane recovered
Brazil's navy on Monday recovered the tail fin from Air France jet from Atlantic. -AFP
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Airlines wait for Airbus directive after crash in travel
CEO of Gulf Air to seek a meeting with Airbus to get an update on the latest findings on the crash and its causes. -Reuters |
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Strict rules for homestays to ensure true Malaysian experience
Aim is to give tourists a true experience of daily living in Malaysia. -The Star/ANN
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Firefly to fly Ipoh to Singapore on July 12
Promotional fare that amounts to $37 one way is available for booking from now until 24 October. -The Star/ANN |
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China Eastern, Shanghai Airlines to merge
The merger would give the new group a 50 percent market share in Shanghai, the headquarters for the two carriers. -AFP
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Emirates may slow plane deliveries next year
The airline had funding in place for planes ordered until mid-2010. -Reuters
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Officials to ID first bodies from Air France crash
Remains of first 16 bodies recovered will be identified. -AFP
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Singapore Air says no acquisitions in China for now
Singapore Air shares were up 1.7 percent on Tuesday, while the broader stock index was down 0.2 percent. -Reuters
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Shifting gears to woo F1 fans
STB packing 'quality' activities into shortened GP Season; hotels drop minimum-stay requirement, slash room rates. -ST
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S. Korea's Incheon voted world's best airport
Hong Kong International Airport came in second and Changi Airport came in third. -Reuters |
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Air France agrees to replace A330 monitors within days: pilots
Speculation a faulty speed reading may have contributed to the loss of its AF 447 flight. -AFP
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Jet Airways blasts Indian airports over charge hikes
It called hike a "disaster" for the troubled industry. -AFP
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First bodies from Air France disaster to be identified
A total of 41 bodies have now been hauled up from what one Brazilian navy crewmember said was a "sea of debris" -AFP
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Travel council soon to boost health tourism
The council was necessary as the number of foreigners seeking treatment in Malaysia had increased tenfold. -The Star/ANN
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Nude bathhouse in Sichuan reopens
Bathing house that was shut down seven years ago after a social outcry has reopened. Developers wish for tourists to enjoy the pleasure of intimate contact with nature. -China Daily/ANN
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Celebrities who become travel hosts: From Parklife to Drug Hell
Alex James, bassist of Britpop band Blur brings travel hosting to a whole new level - dealing with Cocaine and its consequences. -myp |
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Hong Kong May visitor arrivals down 13.5%
Tourism board said the drop coincided with its announcement of first H1N1 case. -Reuters
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Fire forces US jet airliner to land in Canada
The emergency was caused by fire in a fan motor. -AFP
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Search at jet crash zone turns to black boxes
Brazilian officials said late Tuesday a total of 41 bodies had been recovered in operations begun on the weekend. -AFP
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Great S'pore Stay: S'poreans snapping up hotel deals
Hotels fight downturn by dangling discounts and freebies to reel in S'poreans. -ST
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French submarine begins Airbus black box search
Search crews have recovered 41 bodies. -Reuters
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Jetstar A330 in emergency landing after cockpit fire
Incident involves same plane model as Air France disaster. -AFP |
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Our aircraft are safe, assure MAS and AirAsia
They refute claims that airspeed sensors may freeze during a storm at high altitude, saying their aircraft are well-maintained. -The Star/ANN
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AirAsia flying to Sri Lanka
There will be direct flights daily from Aug 15. -The Star/ANN
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Tourism boost seen with new Firefly service
Firefly will add four other new routes to its network soon, beginning with flights from Subang to Singapore. -NST
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Airbus denies plans to ground A330, A340
Aircraft manufacturer has written to clients to assure them its A330 planes were safe, including those with older speed sensors. -AFP
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Airbus jet makes emergency landing in Spain
Plane en route from Gran Canaria island to Oslo, returned to the airport 10 minutes after take off. -Reuters
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China Eastern, Shanghai Air set up merger task force
The two carriers both suspended trading of their shares earlier this week because of major restructuring moves. -Reuters
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Australia probes A330 blaze after emergency landing
Jetstar flight JQ20 from Japan was put down on Guam after a fire broke out in the cockpit. -AFP
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Russian Airbus makes emergency landing
The Aeroflot Airbus A320 carrying 122 people had a cracked windshield. -AFP
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Taipei diner's Jurassic theme helps avoid extinction
The three-storey Jurassic Restaurant packs hundreds of patrons a night into cavernous halls alongside 6 meter long dinosaur skeletons. -Reuters
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SIA to use superjumbo on HK service in July
Airline currently flies the A380 from S'pore to Sydney, London, Tokyo and Paris. -AFP |
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Nevermind survey, Changi Airport is tops for this traveller
So far this year, the airport has already bagged two prestigious awards. -myp
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Passenger with baby: Why pay more for first-row seats?
Mr Zhuravlev recounts his unfortunate experience aboard Jetstar flight. -myp |
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French air crash probe: 'no link yet' to sensors
No evidence pointing to faulty airspeed monitors yet. -AFP
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Web of thieves robbing Fraser's of its tarantulas
Some locals were selling the arachnid species to tourists at RM1,000 each. -The Star/ANN |
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Video: Jetstar plane emergency landing
An Australian Jetstar aircraft with over 200 passengers and crew makes an emergency landing. -Reuters
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French crash probe sees 'no link yet' to faulty airspeed sensors
The family of a passenger signed up as a civil plaintiff in a manslaughter probe to gain access to files on the crash. -AFP
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Three new bodies found in Air France crash
The three bodies were located by French aircraft searching the open seas for bodies or debris. -AFP
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the concierge
Retrace the steps of ancient Catholic pilgrims or stay in the award-winning Pangkor Laut Resort for a well-deserved break. -ST |
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Taiwan to have a legalised prostitution zone?
Prostitution was outlawed 11 years ago but the country's interior ministry has proposed setting up a legalised zone for the sex trade, in response to popular demand from sex workers. -Reuters
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Passengers hail captain as hero after A330 ordeal
Relieved Jetstar passengers praised their quick-thinking captain as they arrived safely in Australia, after a mid-air blaze forced their flight from Japan to make an emergency landing. -AFP |
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Six more bodies from Air France plane found
The find brings to 50 the number of bodies recovered. -Reuters
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Prepare for your trip at Philippines fair
The fair will showcase travel and tourism opportunities in the country, ranging from food to art and culture. -TNP |
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Why Incheon is world's best airport
Culture where customer feedback is king pushes Korea gateway to the top. -ST
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Doomed Air France flight crashed suddenly: experts
The tragedy unfolded so rapidly that the crew did not have the time to react. -AFP |
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Photos: S'pore up in liveability factor
City-state has bounced back into the top 20 in Monocle's list.
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Airbus urges patience on crash, says A330 safe
Airbus personnel had been deployed on rescue ships searching the Atlantic for bodies and wreckage. -Reuters
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Tamper-proof passports make travel easy
ICA explains why it is not possible to waive or charge a lower passport fee for children who apply for a new passport. -ST
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Why insist on new passport just to update kid's photo?
Photo updating not allowed with new biometric passports so parents have to pay $80 to get a new one. -ST
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The inn crowd
Price-conscious travellers are going for mid-priced hotels as they offer stylish rooms with quality service without burning a hole in their pocket. -ST
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Cheap and chic
Five mid-priced hotels that offer stylish rooms with quality service. -ST |
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The journey becomes art at Asian transport exhibit
TransportASIAN is on display at the Singapore Art Museum until August 11, 2009. -Reuters
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Travel Picks: World's top hotel mini-bars add luxury to nuts
AskMen.com has come up with a list of some of the world's top hotel minibars. -Reuters |
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Thumbs down for British hitchhikers: poll
Poll showed that only 23% of men and 7% of women would consider offering a stranger a lift. -Reuters
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$1,000 worth of shopping vouchers to be won
Just share your travel tips with us! |
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Sprice.com powers hotel search tool on AsiaOne
Travellers can now search, assess and book over 120,000 hotels via the popular news portal.
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Budget airline charges more for seats with extra leg room
Jetstar Asia explains why reader with two-month-old breast-fed baby was not allowed to occupy the first-row seats even though they were empty. -myp |
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US to address pilot fatigue in wake of deadly crash
Major US airlines said through their trade group that they will work with the FAA to review pilot training. -Reuters
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Streamline GST-refund process
Deepanshu Shukla offers suggestions to make GST-refund process friendlier for tourists. -myp
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Passengers cheat flu scan with fever reducers
Many sick passengers who flew to Ho Chi Minh City took fever reducers to cheat temperature scanners, leading to the discovery of several infected cases later. -Reuters
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British Airways asks staff to work for nothing
Chief executive and chief financial officer have already promised to work for free in July. -Reuters |
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Quarantined because fellow passenger had a fever
Cheryl Tan recounts her experience of being quarantined in Shanghai. -ST
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Timeshare: Bad rep but S'poreans still buy into it
According to information from the Consumers Association of S'pore, timeshare has received the most number of complaints for five years running and the figures are not showing signs of decreasing. -myp |
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Give credit where it's due - don't judge Changi by single survey
Credit should be given where it is due - for its amazing feats over the years and for putting tiny Singapore on the world map. -ST
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Screening for all at airports
Health screening facilities will be placed permanently at all Malaysian international airports soon. -NST
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S'porean travellers injured in Genting bus crash
Bus was heading towards Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday when it developed brake problems. -NST
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Air France suspects smoke detector broken on purpose
A fax sent to the investigators by technicians said the wires connecting the Airbus A318 had been sliced with a cutter. -Reuters |
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US$2bil Airbus jets for AirAsia X
AirAsia announces order for 10 A350s with option for five more. -The Star/ANN
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SIA's promo fares take competition to budget carriers
Return economy ticket to HK going for $298, just slightly more expensive than flying budget. -AsiaOne |
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Woman checks-in using another's name, again
Chen has been barred from returning to Taiwan for the next three years. -ANN
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No French access to Brazil plane crash autopsies
A French pathologist had not been allowed to take part in autopsies. -Reuters
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When SIA's fares are lower than budget airlines
Weak demand prompts promotions by premium carrier. -TNP
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French crash investigation advancing
Data transmitted from plane before accident indicated unreliable speed readings. -Reuters
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Malacca to impose tax on all hotel guests?
Funds to build more public amenities such as toilets and to hire more staff to ensure cleanliness. -NST
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Roll out discount carpet for locals at tourist attractions
Mr Chew, a Singaporean, is put off by the prices at tourist attractions here. He says other countries have discounted rates for locals, so why not Singapore? -TNP |
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Pregnant but SIA has no room for empathy
Reader who tries to reserve bulkhead seats describes the 'ordeal' she experiences. -ST
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Air France crash sparks black box debate
Aviation experts are considering satellite data streaming to collect vital flight data in future. -Reuters
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'Staycations' now the flavour of the month
Hotels are seeing a surge in room bookings by locals during the June holidays. But nearer destinations also beckon for those seeking more bang for their buck. -TNP
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British Airways offers pilots shares for pay cut
Union said it was recommending a new salary package aimed at saving millions of pounds. -AFP
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Thai Airways announces new president
Former energy minister named as new president. -aFP
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Air India workers threaten strike over late pay
About 20,000 employees are pushing for a "no pay, no work" walkout. -AFP
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Pilot dies in mid-air of 'natural causes'
The Boeing 777 flight was carrying 247 passengers and was on its way to New Jersey aiport. -AFP
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Flu scare keeping tourists away
90% of Japanese travellers have cancelled their trips to M'sia. -The Star/ANN
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Mandatory health forms for travellers entering M'sia
Visitors have been filling up the forms voluntarily for the past few months, says Deputy PM. -The Star/ANN
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Video: Pilot dies mid-flight
A pilot on a Continental Airlines flight died during the journey from Brussels to New Jersey. -Reuters
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the concierge
Retrace the steps of ancient pilgrims from Milan to Rome or enjoy retail therapy in Phuket. -ST
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Bus firms probed for price-fixing
Competition watchdog calls for their defence against claims of fixing bus fares to Malaysia. -ST |
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'Best job' Brit no whingeing Pom
Australian tourism officials defended Best Job In The World competition winner after the Briton was branded a 'whingeing Pom'. -AFP
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dr hols
Your travel questions answered by dr hols. -ST |
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Air France to compensate crash victims' families
First advance of $35k to be paid for each victim. -Reuters
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SIA pilots agree to no-pay leave and pay cut
They will take a cut of 65 per cent of one day's pay, starting from next month. -AsiaOne |
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Grandpa ready for Europe
Retiree plans to cycle through 16 nations in the European continent in about 90 days. -The Star/ANN
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Air India executives to forgo salary
Move comes a week after ordinary staff were told the payment of their salaries would be delayed. -AFP
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Narrow & steep roads
The dangers of driving up to Genting Highlands. -TNP
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They're flung screaming from one side to another
Passers-by break bus window to help save passengers; four S'poreans seriously injured. -TNP
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Schwarzenegger jet makes 'steep' emergency landing
The pilot reported smoke coming from the cockpit's instrument panel. -Reuters
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Tale of two services
Reader shares two contrasting encounters with service standards - one during a S'pore Airlines flight from Perth, and another with PUB over a suspected water leak. -ST |
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Bulkhead seats: SIA replies
While we are sympathetic to Ms Wilkinson's situation, there are a limited number of bulkhead seats on each flight, and priority for these seats is given to customers travelling with infants less than two years of age. -ST
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Jetstar seeks pilots for contract work
Scheme will benefit those who have been laid off or want fewer working hours. -ST |
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Singapore Airlines CEO takes 20 per cent pay cut
Its 2,300 pilots have agreed to take one day of unpaid leave a month. -Reuters
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Notorious hotel rooms
Some hotels are renowned for their views or for their service. Others are famed for the outrageous, flamboyant or destructive behaviour of their guests. -Reuters |
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Airshow a test of recovery
Singapore is the host of next global airshow. -ST
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'Our toilets are top-notch'
Most would find little to complain about the washrooms at Changi Airport. -TNP |
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Surely we didn't 'over-upgrade'?
Our airport has become a mega-mall, only with some people with very big bags. -TNP
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Should I go abroad?
Tour agencies here have seen a large number of cancellations. -TNP |
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11 bodies from Air France disaster identified: officials
Bodies were identified as "10 Brazilians and one foreigner". -AFP
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Airbus to deliver its first made-in-China plane
Delivery is symbolic event further marking the nation's global rise. -AFP
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Seven hurt as turbulence hits A330 from Hong Kong: Qantas
Qantas dismissed links to other incidents involving the same type of plane. -AFP
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Japan govt plans emergency loan to Japan Airlines
Loan likely to be around 100 billion yen. -Reuters
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Swim like a champ at the Water Cube
The National Aquatic Center has opened one of its swimming pools to let the public swim like an Olympian. -ANN
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Doh! Wrong turn? Homer gives driving directions
TomTom's navigation devices allow customization of the voice guiding drivers on the road. -Reuters |
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Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Trieste, Italy
Explore the central European melting pot which is the Italian port city of Trieste. -Reuters
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Qantas defends A330 after new turbulence scare
Accident blamed on freak weather conditions. -AFP
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United Airlines to cut 600 flight attendants
It has been the seventh consecutive month in which passenger revenue has fallen. -AFP
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Travelling without throwing caution to the wind
Life, as we know it, has to go on - with the necessary precautions, of course. -TNP |
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Durian lovers head north on day tours
For a fixed fee of less than $60, durian lovers can eat an unlimited number of the King of Fruits across the Causeway. -ST
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Changi Airport cleans up its act
Retraining for cleaners part of concerted effort to spruce up image and keep the flag flying. -ST |
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Top 10 hotel deals
10 hotel deals for your perfect 'staycation' this holiday. -ST
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Suite staycations
No hassle, less fatigue, as more Singaporeans take up discounted packages for staycations at local hotels. -ST |
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Air France "black box" signals located: report
A mini submarine has been dispatched to locate the "black boxes" on the bottom of the ocean floor. -Reuters
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Air France crash searchers say no black box found
Signals picked up turned out to be false leads. -Reuters
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Bangalore restaurants offer expats a taste of home
Several restaurants, run by expatriates, have recently opened in the city to sate the appetite of the homesick. -Reuters
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SIA apologises for service lapse
As far as possible, Singapore Airlines tries to accede to customers' seating preferences, and pre-assigns seats based on customers' requests and special requirements. -ST |
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Gimme a beer, imbecile!
Spanish bar is encouraging clients to insult its staff and offering free drinks for original or hilarious abuse. -Reuters
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Have gang, will travel
Arroyo has made 52 trips to 30 countries in eight years and spent billions of pesos in taxpayers' money. -ANN |
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Airbus delivers first China-built plane to owner
Sourcing in China will reach US$500 million by 2015. -Reuters
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AirAsia scraps admin charges for passengers
Chief executive officer Tony Fernandes says the company will lose S$164m a year with new move. -AFP |
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Fined for breaching airport security
Company director uses airport pass to help his boss' daughter. -TNP
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AirAsia bullish as airlines struggle in downturn
Budget airline defied the economic downturn and boosted passenger numbers. -AFP
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All that glitters in Punggol
Quiet beach enclave found deep in Punggol. -TNP
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Reel Holidays
Travel agents are offering tours of showbiz-related destinations and fans of movies and TV shows are lapping them up. -ST |
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River lodge operators band together in a corridor of life
Voluntary fee collected from travellers who want to do their part to protect the orang utan and other wildlife. -NST
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Faster ferries to Bintan
Prices unchanged; a return ticket on new business class costs $36 more. -ST |
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Firefly to link Singapore to Alor Setar and Kota Baru
Flights to Kota Baru will depart four times a week while Alor Setar will have flights every other day. -The Star/ANN
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Expansion deal for Hong Kong Disneyland
The Hong Kong government needs the expansion to boost flagging attendance. -Reuters
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the concierge
Extend your holiday in Beijing with a second Chinese city tour or enjoy online deals at Luxe City Guides.
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M'sia to spend $413k on Todt as tourism ambassador
M'sia's tourism minister was quoted as saying, "Just because he is volunteering his services, you cannot expect him to pay out of his own pocket." -AFP |
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US safety board probing A-330 cockpit malfunctions
Two incidents involved the airspeed indicator and altimeter on Airbus A-330s. -AFP
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800 British Airways staff to work for free
They form part of almost 7,000 workers who have accepted pay cuts to help the carrier slash costs. -AFP |
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Parties, parades and magic by the river
An assortment of exciting events for your 'staycation' at the second Singapore River Festival. -AsiaOne
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UNESCO strips Dresden of World Heritage site title
Dresden ignored objections to build a four-lane motorway bridge over the river that would irreversibly damage the landscape. -Reuters |
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Tourists taken on police chase in New York
Operators of an unauthorised airport van service try to evade police in a high speed chase. -Reuters
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Woman jumps to death from Eiffel Tower
She crashes onto a restaurant patio on the first floor of the Paris monument. -AFP
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Qantas cancels Dreamliners in new Boeing setback
Aviation analysts warnS that more Boeing customers could follow Qantas. -Reuters
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Foreigner creates ruckus at Changi Airport
It is understood that the man was a Polish sailor who had just returned from a seven-month stint at sea. -AsiaOne |
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Singapore visitor arrivals fell 13% in May
Hotel occupancy fell to 69%, down 12.2% from the same period. -Reuters
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60% of Resorts World to be ready at soft opening
Four hotels, Universal Studios theme park, casino and show theatre will be completed by early 2010. -AsiaOne |
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Taking time to volunteer while on tour
More tourists are going on trips where they can also help communities. -ST
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World's 10 most legendary bars
Bars, pubs, and taverns of the world can hold as much history as any museum and present as much drama as any theatre. -Reuters |
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She only found out at airport
China study mama conned by travel agent with fake air tickets. -TNP
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Fairmont appointed official hotel of YOG
The 769-room hotel also hosted the International Olympic Committee session in 2005. -AsiaOne
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More crowded skies
Malaysian low-cost airline Firefly will join Singapore-KL route. -ST
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Tourist taken on terror ride
Group of four men grabbed the woman and bundled her into a car.- The Star/ANN
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China's Mount Wutai joins World Heritage List
Italy's Dolomite Mountains was also among five new sites that were included in the list. -AFP
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Sex sells in new Chinese cultural revolution
Stores selling sex paraphernalia seem to be on every block in many parts of Beijing. -AFP |
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Revamp in the air
Bigger gondolas with special sound systems are in the works for the cable cars here. -ST
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Not told that Jetstar fare included insurance
Hidden insurance charge makes airfare more expensive. -myp |
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Taking time to volunteer while on tour
More tourists are going on trips where they can also help communities. -ST
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Flu virus takes toll on May tourism
It's the 12th monthly drop in a row; sharp falls in visitors from China, Japan and South Korea. -ST |
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Politics bars Dead Sea from World Wonders contest
Dead Sea will be eliminated because of a Palestinian boycott over the participation of an Israeli settler council. -Reuters
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Bizarre Merlion spotted in China
Replica sculpture in Shenzhen theme park is called the "Patron Saint" of Singapore. -AsiaOne |
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S'pore-KL route: Sky's the limit, say airlines
MAS budget unit Firefly will start plying route from July 1; market big enough for all, say players. -ST
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The best flight to KL is...
From Wednesday, Malaysian low-cost airline Firefly will join six other carriers already flying the Singapore-Kuala Lumpur route. Find out which airline suits you best. -ST |
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Tours to save marriage
'If it's destiny for us to break up, then let's have more romantic memories than painful ones.' -TNP
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Yemen airliner crashes off Comoros with 153 aboard
Some bodies recovered from wreck, no survivors found yet. -AFP
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Improve service, toilets for disabled at airport
Cubicles in Changi Terminal one not designed for barrier-free access. -ST
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Indonesia to ask tourists to wear masks: minister
Indonesia plans to ask all people arriving from swine flu-affected countries to wear face masks for at least three days. -AFP |
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Disney, Hong Kong govt agree to park expansion
Deal will see 30 new attractions at the park over the next five years. -AFP
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Water doesn't gush out, is this magic?
Visitors enthralled by Mystical Anti-Gravity Interactive Concept Tank. -TNP
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Cabs at airport do 'disappearing act' on weekends
Some hold back from queues till surcharges kick in at 5pm. -ST
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