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Parents who shouldn't be allowed on planes

Ayushi Travel — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:44:16 GMT

The problem is as old as air travel itself: Adults seated next to misbehaving kids on planes. But it seemed like until now, at least, parents did everything they could to keep their offspring from driving the rest of the passengers mad. Today, you can't be so sure.

Iraq to dissolve airline over row with Kuwait

Ayushi Travel — Wed, 26 May 2010 10:57:49 GMT

The Iraqi council of ministers has decided to dissolve Iraqi Airways and liquidate its assets after the airline dropped flights to England and Sweden in a row with Kuwait over war reparations.

Escaping Hong Kong's concrete jungle

Ayushi Travel — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:03:01 GMT

Hong Kong's neon-lit metropolis is abruptly contained by sheer, verdant hills which offer an immediate refuge from the madding crowds. The Morning Trail is one escape route from the frenetic city into this parallel world.

Flight diverted as turbulence injures passengers

Ayushi Travel — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:46:15 GMT

A United Airlines flight from London, England, to Los Angeles, California, was rerouted Tuesday to Montreal, Canada, because of turbulence that injured a number of passengers, an airport spokeswoman said.

Airlines add fees for peak summer travel

Ayushi Travel — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:11:47 GMT

Summer vacation just got more expensive, as the five largest U.S. airlines introduced "peak air travel surcharges" virtually every day while school is out for much of the country.

Ever volunteered on holiday? Share your story

Ayushi Travel — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:49:53 GMT

If you're the kind of person who's happiest spending your two weeks off helping to look after elephants in Thailand or working for free on an organic farm in New Zealand, then perhaps you've been on a volunteer vacation.

Jamaica unrest prompts tourism worries

Ayushi Travel — Tue, 25 May 2010 14:53:09 GMT

As the familiar images of Jamaica as a friendly, reggae-infused tropical paradise become overshadowed by footage of gang violence in the capital, many tourists may be wondering whether it is safe to vacation on the island.

A wilder way to vacation -- and sweat

Ayushi Travel — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:52:04 GMT

Rebecca Rusch loves to travel. But she prefers to do it in a sweatier, more unconventional way. She's an adventure racer, a breed of athlete that thrives on racing across unpredictable, exotic regions of the world.

British Airways defiant as strike goes on

Ayushi Travel — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:40:14 GMT

British Airways took out full-page ads in newspapers Tuesday saying it managed to fly almost all of its routes despite a strike this week by the union representing its cabin crews.

BA strike: Advice for passengers

Ayushi Travel — Mon, 24 May 2010 13:59:50 GMT

Now that a planned cabin crew strike against British Airways is under way for the May 24-29 period, what should you do if you're holding a BA ticket and planning to fly?

11 additional airports to get full-body scanners, feds say

Ayushi Travel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:19:55 GMT

The federal government is starting to deploy full-body imaging machines at an additional 11 airports across the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Friday.

How safe is your cruise ship?

Ayushi Travel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:11:15 GMT

The terrifying moments on board the Louis Majesty, a cruise ship hit by 26-foot waves off northeast Spain, may be prompting second thoughts among travelers considering a vacation at sea.

Haiti quake sparks 'voluntourism'

Ayushi Travel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:29:29 GMT

When the going gets tough, the compassionate get going. The January earthquake in Haiti prompted a spike in interest in service vacations, several organizations report.

Memo blasts air traffic controllers

Ayushi Travel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:05:51 GMT

"Unauthorized and unprofessional" is how an internal memo describes the conduct of an air traffic controller, who allegedly allowed his two young children to speak with pilots on an air traffic control frequency, and his supervisor, who allegedly allowed it to happen.

Low airfares that vanish in a click

Ayushi Travel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:42:32 GMT

Now you see it. Now you don't. When you're airfare shopping, attractive prices can vanish in a split second. What's a traveler to do?

Giant waves: Tall tales or alarming fact?

Ayushi Travel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:47:22 GMT

Cinemagoers will be familiar with the thrill of giant waves.

Ferries freed from ice off Swedish coast

Ayushi Travel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:16 GMT

Four ferries carrying about 1,000 passengers have been freed from heavy ice off the coast of Sweden and were back in port Friday, said the Maritime Search and Rescue Center.

Questions remain as TSA rolls out body imagers

Ayushi Travel — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:49:34 GMT

The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration gingerly answered questions Thursday about whether new full-body imaging machines will detect concealed explosives like that allegedly placed in the underwear of the Christmas Day bomber.

Affordable, accessible trips for 2010

Ayushi Travel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:31:40 GMT

Go where the dollar is king.

Visa Waiver visitors to pay $10 fee

Ayushi Travel — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:37:59 GMT

President Obama signed legislation into law Thursday to create the United States' first national travel promotion program.