Taiwan tourism sector eyeing China boost
Up to 3,000 Chinese tourists a day will be allowed to visit Taiwan. -AFP
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Tiger adds more flights to Ho Chi Minh and Perth
Frequency boost to meet the peak summer travel season. -ST |
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More flights cancelled as Heathrow bag mountain grows
BA CEO still insists however, that Terminal Five was a 'fantastic facility', despite the cancellation of another 50 flights. -AFP
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See, no touch, domo arigato
From today, tourists will be able to watch frozen tuna auctions at Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market only from a designated area and only between 5am and 6.15am. Foreign visitors have annoyed traders with their camera flashlights and by touching the fish. -ST
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US, Australia ink open skies pact
It will eliminate restrictions on air travel between the two allies, leading to lower fares. -AFP
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British low-fare airline hires temps to fill plane
It was narrowly falling short of a passenger target, which meant it would forego a tax rebate from the airport. -Reuters
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SIA reshuffles flights
It is adding flights to Australia, Vietnam and Dubai but suspending service on two other routes. -AFP
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China will reopen Lhasa to foreign tourists on May 1: govt
The Tibetan capital was sealed off last month following violent unrest. -AFP
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Boeing says it has flown first plane using hydrogen battery
Using propellers, the plane flew in a straight line for about 20 minutes at an altitude of about 1,000m. -AFP
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Prosecution refuses to settle tycoon's wife slapping charge out of court
61-year-old charged with slapping an SIA stewardess during a flight to Tokyo. -ST
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Tibet to reopen to foreign tourists from May 1
Tourism in Tibet is to be revived after a six-week closure
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A safer Songkran
Authorities are taking every measure possible to keep road accidents to a minimum this year |
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Supermodel Campbell released after incident on BA flight
She was earlier arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer at London's Heathrow airport. The incident happened after she boarded a plane at the airport's new Terminal 5, only to be told one of her bags was missing. -AFP
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Train services from S'pore to Kelantan disrupted
Passenger train hit a derailed container wagon on a parallel track in Kempas. -NST |
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MAS still a favourite choice among air travellers
Despite stiff competition from low-cost airlines, MAS is still a favourite. -The Star
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China bans multi-entry visas until after Games
Single-entry and double-entry visas, valid for up to three months, are still available, say travel agents. -AFP
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Last-minute holiday makers on the rise
Online agents seeing more late bookings from Singapore travellers
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BA cancels 34 more flights at Heathrow's T5
Heavy snowfall and persistent baggage problems affects new terminal
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AirAsia to charge luggage check-in fee
Fee to help cover part of fuel cost
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This is no celebrity travel variety programme, this is 4REAL
Showbiz superstars go off the beaten track and come face-to-face with young leaders effecting change in their local communities |
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China bans matches, lighters on domestic flights
Failed plot to blow up a plane from Xinjiang led to the banning of matches and lighters
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Plane makes emergency landing in Bangkok after knife scare
Aviation officials could not explain how the man had gotten onto the plane with a fruit knife. -AFP
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Zip to the Airport
Forget about battling through Bangkok traffic to catch your filght. From December you will be able to check in at the City Air Terminal in Makkasan and even get your boarding pass
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Foul weather paralyses Tokyo airport
Heavy rain flooded a runway at Haneda airport, the busiest in Asia. -AFP
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Hard Rock Hotel to open at Resorts World Sentosa
The 360-room property will cost more than $340 million to construct. -ST
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Algeria's desert glories dazzle, for a few
For Algeria, tourism can help to boost the economy and employment. |
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Naomi Campbell banned from British Airways: reports
The supermodel was escorted off a flight last week and arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer. -Reuters
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He ripped up paper, pulled out knife & refused to speak to anyone
Pilot requests emergency landing in Bangkok after Bangladeshi passenger pulls out a knife. -Daily Xpress, ANN |
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M'sia probes knife in mid-air incident
They were investigating how a man boarded a plane with a knife that he pulled out mid-flight. -AFP
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No cheap sexual thrills during Songkran
The Thai water festival is a dangerous time for women - they risk sexual harassment and assault during water fights, or elsewhere. -Daily Xpress, ANN
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Lonely Planet launches travel video Channel on YouTube
The new Channel will feature a selection of the best travel videos from Lonely Planet's own online video-sharing website and exclusive content. -The Nation, ANN
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Konsortium bus firm faces grounding
Company's entire fleet could be suspended next week as a result of its vehicles being involved in four serious accidents since Dec 18. -NST
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Thailand goes into watery frenzy
The whole country, locals and tourists alike, is revelling in Songkran-festival celebrations. -Daily Xpress, ANN
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Multi-million ringgit plan to transform Negri beach resort
Port Dickson will have a duty-free zone and a new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine complex after a multi-million ringgit land reclamation project is completed. -The Star
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Songkran death toll rises to 180
A total of 76 people were killed and 1,103 others were injured in road accidents on the third day of the 7-dangerous-day of Songkran festival. -The Nation, ANN
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Lonely Planet checks guides after author alleges he made it up
It was checking three of its books for inaccuracies after a writer who contributed to them said he had made up large sections of another guide. -AFP
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Taiwan airport closed after plane bursts tyres
The pilot of the EVA Airways MD-90 found a problem with the landing gear shortly after taking off from the northern city of Taoyuan with 42 people on board. -AFP
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Philippine Air to create budget domestic carrier
It will create a new budget airline mainly to fly tourists to the smaller islands on the archipelago. -Reuters
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The big clean-up
BMA teams will hose down the streets of Bangkok that have been littered with plastic bags and white powder. -Daily Xpress, ANN
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Over 100 city workers clean Khao San Road
The workers collected plastic bags, water guns, and empty liquor and beer bottles left behind by tourists. -The Nation, ANN |
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Songkran death toll rises to 229
711 road accidents occurred on Monday, killing 49 people and injuring 801 others. -The Nation, ANN
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Bangladesh and India restore train link
Passenger train services resumed between Bangladesh and India yesterday after being suspended for more than four decades. |
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Michelin plans gourmet guide to S'pore
Food lovers and tourists might soon be able to check out how many stars their favourite restaurants in Singapore score in a local edition of the prestigious Michelin Guide. -ST
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Museum makes the news
Get behind the mic at the 'Be a TV Reporter' stations at the Newseum in Washington. -ST |
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25 years of Disney magic in Tokyo
Its Disneyland still draws crowds despite Japan's falling birth rate as longtime fans stay loyal. -AFP
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Dazzling opening for S'pore Flyer
It got the thumbs-up from Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who said the Flyer offered a remarkable view of 'our beautiful city' after a ride on it. -ST |
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Is this view worth $30?
Tourists love it but locals are harder to please
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Be a do-gooder on your next holiday abroad
Wider groups of people are now doing volunteer work |
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Travel bargains
Chan Brothers Travel is celebrating the first anniversary of its budget division with a weekend sale. Also, get to enjoy Commonwealth Travel's sale of China tours this weekend.
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Japan airliner in emergency landing
Mechanical problems brought down ANA plane. -AFP
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No more multiple visa to China - for time being
From July 1, Singaporeans will also need a valid visa to enter China. -ST
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Lost
Vanished: 42 million bags at airports
Cost: $5.2 Billion. -my paper |
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Where lost bags at Heathrow T5 eventually end up
They are auctioned off at Greasbys, a small warehouse in South London. -my paper
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BA misplaces Kate Moss' birthday gift
BA offered compensation and vowed to help retrieve missing items for Kate Moss. -my paper |
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Songkran road toll rises to 324
The road toll over Songkran has hit 324 dead and 4,484 injured in 3,955 accidents. -The Nation, ANN
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Daredevil Cathay Pacific pilot loses appeal over Boeing low swoop
Senior Cathay Pacific pilot sacked for swooping over a runway at less than 10 metres has lost an appeal against his dismissal. -The Nation, ANN
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China Eastern fined $215,000 over pilot strike
CAAC will transfer operating licences to other carriers and demanded penalties against China Eastern officials responsible for the incident. -Reuters
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China imposes new visa restrictions
Chna impose further curbs on business and tourist visitors, just days after it stopped issuing multiple-entry visas. -AFP
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S'pore Changi handled 6.7 per cent more travellers in Q1
About 9.32 million passengers passed through Changi's doors in the first quarter - up 6.7 per as compared to 2007. -ST
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Songkran road toll totals 368
There was a total of 368 deaths and 4,803 injuries in 4, 243 accidents nationwide. -The Nation, ANN
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New China visa rules cause confusion
Changes ahead of Olympics, believed to be for security reasons, may affect Singaporeans
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China to reopen Tibet to foreign tourists 'soon'
Tibet tourism bureau is doing its utmost to prepare for the reopening of all tourist spots. -Reuters
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Emirates' A380s to wing their way east and west
Emirates' giant Airbus A380s will spread their wings to some of the furthest points on the airline's network. -The Nation, ANN
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Finnair launches emissions calculator
Finnair is now offering its customers the possibility to calculate their flights' fuel consumption and resulting carbon dioxide emissions. -The Nation, ANN
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Enter the business budget hotel
It is aimed at executives who don't want the frills but who do require high-tech amenities in their rooms. -myp
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Going to China? You'll need visa from July
It is confirmed: S'poreans travelling to China from July 1 will need a visa - even for stays lasting 15 days or less. -ST |
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Britain says concerned over China visa curbs
Britain's top official in Hong Kong expressed concern about visa curbs on foreigners entering China from Hong Kong have sparked criticism from businessmen. -Reuters
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Pick up new passport? Book a date online
THE long queue to pick up a new passport could be a thing of the past amid a continuing push by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) to move some services onto the Internet.
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US wants airlines to collect biometrics as tourists leave
Biometric data to be collected from foreigners leaving the country under new plans aimed at fighting terrorism and illegal immigration. -AFP
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Planes flying into New York on dangerously low fuel
Authorites revealed increase in planes flying into New York with so little fuel that demands for an emergency landing. -Reuters
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Bullet train link to S'pore dropped
This is among several projects that Malaysia PM Abdullah is re-looking. -Reuters, AFP
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Macau puts brakes on breakneck casino expansion
No land would be allocated for the building of new casinos, nor would the number of casino licences be increased. -Reuters |
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New China visa rule: Travel agents not too worried
The new rule means extra work for travel agents, but most say temporary ruling should not pose too much of a problem. -Reuters
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Indonesian tourist chopper in emergency landing in Bali
Witnesses were said to have seen part of the aircraft's tail break before it landed in a dry rice field. -AFP
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China strips airline of routes after suspected strike
China Eastern is stripped of the routes from Kunming to Xishuangbanna and Dali, also in Yunnan. -AFP
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Macau stops handing out casino licences
Bid to rein in rapid growth and spur non-gaming investments. -AFP |
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French police get air miles for taking illegal immigrants home
'This system is not illegal' said the satirical French newspaper Le Canard. -AFP
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Tycoon's wife acquitted after prosecution withdrew slapping charge
She was given 'stern warning' by police. -ST |
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Thai Airways to raise fuel surcharge due to high oil prices
THAI Airways will increase its fuel surcharge by between 20 and 35 dollars (S$47.7) per passenger on most international flights. -AFP
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Macau welcomes casino curbs, but juggernaut rolls on
The casino glut has also festered deep public discontent. -Reuters
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Travellers to be screened by facial technology at British airports
European air travellers to Britain will be screened with automatic facial recognition technology in bid to tighten security and ease congestion. -AFP
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China imposes new visa rules
Chinese Embassy counsellor confirmed that stricter rules had been implemented temporarily until August. -The Star, ANN
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Malaysia should also produce more handicraft, says Azalina
More handicrafts to be produced in order to preserve Malaysian culture and heritage. -The Star, ANN
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Dousing welcome for KLM flight
Plane was doused with water spray from fire engines as a blessing to commemorate the airlines' 50th year of operations in Malaysia. -The Star, ANN
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Firefly: Free baggage allowance raised to 20kg
Malaysia's community airline will increase baggage allowance after customers asked for it in view of current restrictions on hand-carry items. -The Star, ANN
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Record 908,000 visitors in March
Indonesia, China, Australia, the UK and India were among Singapore's top five visitor-generating markets. -BT
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Tycoon's wife cleared after slap charges dropped
No reason was given by the police prosecutor. -myp
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China enforces hand luggage limit after scare
China will enforce a 5kg weight limit on hand luggage on domestic flights from May 1. -NST
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Luxury liner tests popularity on Chinese Mainland
Superstar Virgo has received over 700 bookings for its planned maiden cruise via east China's Xiamen City on May 8. -China Daily, ANN
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Tibet receives first tour group since unrest
But it was not said when Tibet will reopen to overseas tourists. -China Daily, ANN
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Macao Chief says no new casinos for near future
The government has decided to tighten its gaming market regulation policy and maintain the current "three plus three" scale of the industry for the near future. -China Daily, ANN
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$6.8 billion HK-Guangzhou-Shenzhen rail link gets OK
The link starting in West Kowloon will cut travel times between Hong Kong and Beijing and Shanghai from the current 24 and 20 hours to 10 and eight, respectively. -TNP
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SIA collects 4th Airbus A380 jet
The aircraft will service the first commercial link between Singapore and Tokyo, and is due to start flying the route on May 20. -AFP
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Vote to save historic Berlin airport fails
Only 21.7 per cent of the 2.4 million eligible voters supported keeping the airport. -AFP |
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New Orleans my favourite: travel host Wright
New Orleans was Wright's favourite choice for its cultural diversity, architecture, jazz traditions and food. -myp
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KLIA hotel bags top award
It is the seventh time the hotel has won this award in its 10-year history. -NST, ANN
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Benhil street festival offers fun for all the family
Food, clothes and plant stalls have been set up along half of Jl. Pejompongan, Central Jakarta, for the two-week Bendungan Hilir Expo. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
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BMA hopes to construct world's tallest viewpoint tower
This tower will reveal Bangkok's spectacular scenes from the birdeye's view. -The Nation, ANN
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Samak says Boeing 777 has one weak point - no place for him to vomit
Thai PM said his critics criticized him so much that he feel like vomiting during his flight from a foreign trip to Bangkok. -The Nation, ANN
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Samak says Phuket needs urgent rehabilitation
Thai PM said he had received complaints directly from local businessmen that the central government had not done much enough to rehabilitate the province much exploited for tourism. -The Nation, ANN
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City art gallery to open in July in Thailand
Its inauguration will have an exhibition featuring foreign art in honour of the Thai King. -The Nation, ANN
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Budget airline survey used as sales ploy
Man ends up paying $5000 to timeshare company & now cannot get refund. -TNP
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Hindraf bailor free to travel
Businessman K.P. Samy can now travel freely. -The Star
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Illegals 'slipping past airport security'
Poor security at the Penang International Airport in Bayan Lepas has been blamed for the influx of illegal workers in the state. -NST
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SIA plane reports engine trouble, lands safely
An SIA flight to Paris was diverted to India because one of its two engines appeared to be in trouble. -AsiaOne
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Tiger raising US$225m to buy four new Airbus planes
And it said it would stick with its business model of keeping costs down and selling the cheapest tickets possible. -BT
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Bali airport in 'chaos' as flu pandemic drill ends
Security was heightened throughout the airport as part of a simulation to test the country's response to an avian influenza pandemic. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
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Think local, tourism players told
The Tourism Minister wants locally produced tidbits to be served in hotel rooms and at social events in Malaysia. -NST
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Windsor Castle stint starts today
20 soldiers and an officer of the First Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment will begin their two-month public ceremonial duties at Windsor Castle today. -NST
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Barred from trip, Samy seeks answers
A furious Samy was told yesterday that it was a miscommunication by the authorities. -NST
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Eco-tourism sales strategy
The Malaysian Tourism Ministry is looking at promoting both countries - Malaysia and Singapore - as 'two countries, one destination'. -NST
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Parkroyal opens new wing and spa
It also features an outdoor terrace that offers a generous view of the commercial centre of the city's Golden Triangle in KL. -NST
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Visit a monastery and learn to sing like a Gregorian monk
A monastery in the Italian Tuscany region provides singing lessons by monks and nuns. -The Nation, ANN
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American Airlines to charge for second bag
Extra charge for second bag to offset the rising price of fuel. -Reuters
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World's biggest dinosaur lives in world's trendiest town
Where else would the world's biggest dinosaur live, but in the world's trendiest town? -The Nation, ANN
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BAA's Stansted airport fee may almost double
Charges could rise to between 4.50 pounds (S$12) and 12.50 pounds by 2013 depending on which pricing method is used. -BT
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Heathrow worst in Europe: airline exec
He said its base at Terminal 3 had suffered from a lack of investment and was 'a bit of a dump'. -Reuters
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A day in Taipei with Jolin
Taiwan's tourism ambassador and Mandopop star Jolin Tsai popped into town over the weekend to promote her hometown. -TNP |
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Monastery reopens to worshippers
The Sera Monastery, one of the three key monasteries in Tibet, reopened to both worshippers and tourists on Monday. -China Daily, ANN
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Airport police nab members of gangs targeting luggage
One of the gangs targeted laptops carried by Damri passengers. -The Jakarta Post, ANN
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Sharp rise in US flight delays
Delays were up 29 per cent last year compared to 2006. -AFP
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