Refreshing News from American Airlines
It seems every airline press release is about new fees, more restrictions or a new way to nickel and dime the passenger. However, ABC News reports American Airlines reports its doubling it’s overhead bin size which will increase it’s capacity to 5 or 6 suitcases per bin.
ABC says “the airline is accomplishing this with a [sleight] of hand. The bins themselves stay the same...
Bankrupt Mexicana halts all flights
The Associated Press reports that “debt-ridden carrier Mexicana airline is halting all operations as of midnight Friday as it seeks to restructure costs, Mexico’s transportation secretary said. Read More at USA Today. If you have purchased our Roundtrip or Trip Protector travel insurance polcies, then contact the 24 hour worldwide assistance telephone number on your ID card or contact...
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NTSB: Kids of all ages should have their own seats
The federal National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that airlines require a separate seat for all children, regardless of age, The New York Times reports. That would end a practice of permitting children under the age of 2 to fly for free on the lap of their parent or guardian. Read More at USA Today.
Several foreign tourists evacuated from Bolivia as strike continues
Some 60 European tourists have been trapped in Potosi for the past two weeks since residents launched a general strike and set up blockades that paralyzed the city. Protesters have blocked highways linking the country with its neighbors and miners seized the airport. On August 10th, several French tourists were evacuated by the French government to the neighboring city of Sucre. Earlier, Bolivian police...
Minor Tourist Accidents = Major Medical Bill
A very lucky French tourist fell 75 feet from a popular overlook on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon last week and lived to tell the tale.
The unnamed 18-year-old was taking photos at Mather Point when he slipped over the edge. Rescuers rappelled down to his aid and he was transported out by helicopter about an hour and a half after they responded. The park service said in a press release the...
Cruising this fall? NOAA still predicting a rough period for hurricanes
Government scientists reiterated a prediction made in June that the hurricane season will be a rough one. Read more of NOAA’s warning at USA Today.
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Mexicana airline suspends ticket sales
On Tuesday, Mexicana Airline, Mexico’s largest carrier filed for bankruptcy protection and suspended international tickets sales Wednesday. Read more at www.Mexicana.com
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Flight delays, cancellations and possible strike reported in Brazil
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Altegrity Risk International
Problems with implementing a new staff scheduling system caused crew members shortages for Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes airlines on August 2nd, and Brazilian aviation officials reported numerous delays and cancellations. There were at least 373 delays and 90 cancellations on August 2nd and 76 delays and 18 cancellations early on August 3rd. Rio de Janeiro’s...
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