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SIA brings lovers down to earth
The airline has dashed the hopes of sexual thrill-seekers planning to engage in amorous activity aboard the world's biggest jumbo jet.
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AirAsia to exercise 25 options for A320 planes
It anticipates more regional routes will be opened to competition in 2009
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Changi senior ambassadors give helping hand at airport
A group of senior citizens have been stationed at Changi Airport's two terminals to offer directions and information to passengers
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Japanese love hotels woo investors with UK listing
The country's 25,000 or so love hotels have long provided discreet hideaways for couples, some featuring Karaoke machines or vibrating beds
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Tuk tuk-free? Laos may soon ban iconic auto-rickshaws
Vientiane is home to about 3,800 vividly painted tuk tuks that ferry both tourists and locals around the bustling city
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Changi Airport's T3 set to wow visitors the moment they step in
Built at a cost of some $1.75 billion, this 380,000 sq metre, seven-storey building - with three basement levels and four above ground - will handle up to 22 million passengers a year, raising Changi's total capacity to 70 million. |
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The Great Wheel of China
You've climbed the Great Wall, now Beijing wants you to "fly" the Great Wheel of China
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Malacca Eye off to scary start
The Malaysian state's latest tourist attraction, the Malacca Eye, got off to a bad start when a power disruption left scores of people trapped in the gondolas. |
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Disney eyeing theme park site in M'sia
KUALA LUMPUR - WALT Disney is looking to build a theme park on a 202-hectare site in southern Malaysia, a business weekly reported.
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Briton charged with disorderly conduct on SIA plane
A BRITON was charged in court on Monday with disorderly conduct and behaving in a drunk manner on board a Singapore Airlines flight form London to Singapore last Friday.
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We'll drop prices, up luxury level
Next year: Cheap flights to KL.... Cheaper coach rides?
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Thai Airways plane makes emergency landing
The pilot discovered a problem with the air pressure system in the passenger cabin
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China Eastern's jet tyres burst on landing in HK
None of the passengers were hurt, and the accident had 'no major impact' on operations
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S'pore, Canada sign new air pact allowing unlimited flights
SIA no longer has to renew its flying permit with the Canadian government twice a year. -ST
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Luggage thieves nabbed at Indon airport: Police
25 baggage handlers were arrested in connection with thefts from passengers' checked luggage
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Thai AirAsia resumes daily flights from S'pore to Phuket
Budget carrier adds one more daily roundtrip to its existing four flights to Bangkok |
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M'sian politicians criticise AirAsia uniform
"AirAsia stewardesses expose their calves, thighs and knees and this is inappropriate," delegate Zaleha Hussin told the annual congress of the ruling UMNO
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Second stowaway found on SIA plane
The passenger managed to get his way into the cabin area of a cargo plane flying from UAE to Holland. -ST
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Changi Airport sets record number of flights
With the Northern Winter season, weekly flights hit a new high of 4,300. -ST
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Mobile phones creating revolution in Asian travel industry
International report also says Halal tourism, 'voluntourism' and a recovering US market are emerging trends. -AP
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S'poreans warm up to skiing holidays
The activity is taking off among travellers during the year-end peak holiday season. -ST
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EU warns airlines over misleading website deals
More than half of Europe's airlines may be forced to close their websites. -ST
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Taiwan looks to eco-tourism to boost conservation
Tours attracting nature-loving, ecology-minded tourists to some of Taiwan's remotest regions are becoming increasingly popular. They boast the island's unique landscape and rare animals with programmes such as observing nesting sea turtles. -AFP
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350 of Asia's best to choose from
Looking for your ideal hotel and resort is both hassle-free and satisfying with Insight Guides' latest offering |
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Qantas to buy 188 new aircraft for Asia push
It seeks to expand services into South-East Asia and defend the local market share. -AFP
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Briton fined $5,000 for molesting attendant on SIA flight
He admitted to using criminal force on a cabin crew and being drunk. -ST
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London to Paris in just two hours and 15 minutes
High-speed train Eurostar ushers in new era for short-haul travel in Europe. -AFP
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UK to lift curbs on hand luggage from January
The tight security measures initially caused chaos at Heathrow airport and drew complaints from airlines. -Reuters |
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IAC ruling: Pilots who switch to A380 fleet should get pay rise
Only those who do not meet the minimum salary level after the adjustment will get more. -ST
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Young Chinese hit backpacking trail alone
Loosened travel restrictions and a booming economy mean that growing numbers have visas and cash to travel. -Reuters |
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Firm eyes tours to Pyongyang for S Koreans
A new visitor itinerary has to be approved by the communist state first. -AFP
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Strike and cold rob Paris of its romance
Visitors to City of Love trudge chilly streets with public transport paralysed. -ST
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Cyclone destruction to hit tourism in Bangladesh
Around 1,500 square kilometres of the Sundarbans forests has been badly damaged. -The Daily Star
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Want to fly? Give credit card details, holiday phone numbers...
Air passengers to be forced to give 53 pieces of personal information in new terror crackdown in UK. -TNP
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Japan starts fingerprinting, photographing visiting foreigners
In a crackdown on terrorists, Japan has stepped up security measures, despite complaints that they unfairly target non-Japanese. Nearly all foreigners age 16 or over, including longtime residents, will be scanned. -AP
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Mandai to get new nature attraction
New attraction to be ready in 2015, and will be 3 times the size of VivoCity Mall. -ST |
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China proposes changes in holidays amid travel congestion
A growing prosperity means more people are travelling on their vacations - and overwhelming the facilities. -AP
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Aussie Jetstar offers 6-S'pore-cent fares
This in anticipation of S'pore-based Tiger Airways launch in the domestic market. -AFP |
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Japan detains 5 with new fingerprint entry checks
Biometric scanning of almost all foreigners entering the country was introduced on Tuesday. -Reuters
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AirAsia not raising its fuel surcharge
This despite the rise in world crude oil price. -The Star |
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14.8 million tourist arrivals expected in Thailand in 2007
The Tourism Authority is seeking to reposition the country's image from cheap to high-end. -The Nation
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Wing part breaks away from Indon jet
Incident occured minutes after takeoff, but the plane operated by Batavia Airways managed to land safely. -AP
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Airports to bring retail prices down to earth
They will cut prices in their shops to boost sales of cosmetics, clothes and food. -ST
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British govt plans to expand Heathrow
It has begun soliciting opinions on building a third runway and a sixth terminal. -ST |
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Indon's Adam Air looks to expand fleet to 50-60 jets
Low cost carrier said passenger numbers had bounced back in the wake of the New Year's Day crash which killed 102 people. -AFP
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Thai handmade bowl makers persevere against factory competition
These artisans now rely on tourism, rather than local Buddhist monks, to keep their tradition alive. -AP |
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S'pore, M'sia give go ahead to low-cost carriers
Each side will be allowed to fly two daily flights a day from Feb 1. -ST
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Desert art in danger at Egypt's new tourism frontier
A rising tide of travellers seeking out the new frontier of Egyptian tourism are threatening priceless rock art preserved for millennia in one of the most isolated reaches of the Sahara. -AFP |
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Hotel revenue hits all-time record as more tourists stay longer
Average room rates hit $219 a night, a jump of 33.9 per cent. -ST
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Batu Caves temples not damaged
Hindraf demonstrators had forcibly entered the compounds on Saturday night, forcing authorities to call the police. -The Star
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M'sian tourists need to be educated
They exhibit annoying habits and negative behaviour when abroad, says a reader. -The Star
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Street protests in M'sia 'bad for tourism'
Tourism Minister says the recent illegal gatherings are a setback to the efforts invested in promoting M'sia as a safe destination. -NST
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Tourists to US weigh cheap dollar with entry hassle
Visits by international tourists to the US started declining after the 9/11 attacks and are still 17 per cent lower than in 2000. -Reuters
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Indian court rules airlines must compensate passengers for delays, cancellations
Judge says only delays beyond the airlines' control like bad weather would be exempted. -AP
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Genting Group warns of scam
The public should be wary against falling prey to a syndicate claiming they had won money in a contest. -The Star
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High tide disrupts flights, thousands flee Jakarta
Pumps installed to bring down water levels up to 1.7m high and reaching up to 2km inland. -AP
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Second Link toll charges to go up next year
Vehicles from S'pore crossing into Johor via the Link will have to pay higher tolls from Jan 1. -ST
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Tourism boom threatens Antarctica
There is little regulation of the lucrative industry - giant cruise ships have begun to arrive, and experts fear catastrophic accidents and environmental damage. -AP |
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Universal Studios to build $4.5b S Korea park
Spanning 4.7 million square metres, it will feature hotels, golf courses and rides based on popular movies and TV shows. -Reuters
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Regional airlines fly 12.2m passengers in Oct
This is up 4.1 per cent from a year ago, said an industry body. -AFP
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Indonesia's corals threatened by climate change
Already significantly damaged by blast fishing and pollution, the reef now faces an even graver threat. -Reuters
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No biometric passport, no visa = No entry into US?
Some S'poreans may find themselves barred from boarding a plane bound for the US. -ST |
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Korean Air's budget carrier plans hit a snag
Authorities have introduced strict guidelines on the booming low-cost carrier business. -AFP
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Some travellers to US turned away at Changi Airport
They need either a visa or biometric document to enter the country. -ST |
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Daily SIA flights from S'pore to Milan and Barcelona next year
The current four flights a week will be increased from Jan 14. -AsiaOne
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20 per cent discount on UK car hire bookings
Using British Airways' website to plan your trip just became more attractive |
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SIA increases fuel surchage
Fuel levy will increase by up to S$27.40 next month to cope with higher jet oil prices. -AFP
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Turkey plane crash toll revised up to 57: official
The initial toll omitted a baby among the passengers of the aircraft, which crashed in a mountainous area of Isparta province shortly before it was due to land, killing all on board. -Reuters |
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More Malaysia-Singapore flights
Further liberalisation of air routes may be discussed when both countries meet early next year. -The Star
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M'sia finalising plans for new low-cost terminal
It will replace a temporary facility opened last year which budget airline AirAsia has rapidly outgrown. -AFP
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Adelson launches new ferry service to serve Macau's Cotai strip
The casino mogul is upping the ante against competitors in Macau. -AP
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Vietnam approves first privately owned airline
Vietjet will be 100% owned by Vietnamese and is expected to operate on domestic routes from December. -AFP
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New regulations for bringing in plants from M'sia
This to minimise the introduction of exotic pests and plant diseases. -NST
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Qantas pilots offer to fly more for more profits
They have offered to increase their flying time by 10 per cent. -AFP
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Iata warns of severe pilot shortage
Booming air travel industry could hit a snag if changes are not made to the training scheme. -ST
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Court rejects flight-ban petition from noise-weary Thais
Residents living near Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport requested a ban on night time flights. -AFP
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