December 2006

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Ryanair loses battle with online critic

Submitted by Michael Wukoschitz on 29 December, 2006 - 19:09
Discount airline Ryanair Holdings PLC has lost its battle to win control of an Internet domain name from a disgruntled former customer, according to a ruling issued by a United Nations panel Wednesday. Michael Coulston of London set up a website critical of Ryanair's business practices in July under the domain name www.ryanaircampaign.org.
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US low-cost carrier accused of letting passenger die

Submitted by Michael Wukoschitz on 29 December, 2006 - 18:56
A widow has filed a wrongful death suit against JetBlue Airways, charging the popular low-cost carrier ignored her husband as he was suffering a fatal heart attack during a flight. In her suit filed in U.S.
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"European Commission invokes safeguard clause against Bulgaria on aviation safety"

Submitted by Manuel Masseno on 21 December, 2006 - 03:39
As stated by the EU Press Room, "The European Commission decided today to partially exclude Bulgaria from the benefit of the internal aviation market. Following an inspection performed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) earlier this month, the Commission considers that there is a considerable risk that Bulgaria will not be able to ensure full compliance with the Community rules on aviation safety and on the internal aviation market.
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UK: hostess sues airline for religious discrimination

Submitted by Michael Wukoschitz on 20 December, 2006 - 15:33
An hostess of British Midland was prevented to take the bible on board of flights to Saudi Arabia. She is reported to have now sued the airline because she considers having been victim of an "unacceptable religious discrimination". The airline stated it has only followed indications given by the British Foreign Office not to take to Saudi Arabia "drugs, alcohol, pork products and religious books except the Koran".
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USA: airport workers facing daily screening?

Submitted by Michael Wukoschitz on 19 December, 2006 - 15:07
Some lawmakers want all of the nearly 1 million workers to be screened when they arrive on the job each day. The federal government has stepped up scrutiny amid worries that the workers could use their insider jobs to help terrorists plan attacks. Lawmakers say their concern doesn't stem from a specific plot but rather recent arrests that point to potential holes in security. The plan could create massive lines at airports without improving security, some airport officials say.
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Spain: airline in crisis

Submitted by Michael Wukoschitz on 19 December, 2006 - 14:38
Air Madrid has suspended all of its flights leaving thousands of passengers stranded over Christmas.It is reported between 200,000 and 300,000 passengers could be abandoned as a result of the airline's action. Its main destinations are Buenos Aires, Sao Paolo and Mexico. The independent carrier is blaming its actions on a development ministry threat to suspend its licence.
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Brithish passengers want to travel and protect the environment

Submitted by Michael Wukoschitz on 15 December, 2006 - 15:51
According to UK government sponsored research, British passengers want to be able to travel the world but are acutely aware of the environmental effects of commercial flying. Increasingly aware that air travel causes environmental damage, they still want to fly without too many restrictions and are willing to pay for mitigating the climate change effects.

Source: http://www.travelwirenews.com/eTN/15DEC2006.htm
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Restrictive clauses on conveyance of certain goods in checked air baggage invalid

Submitted by Manuel Masseno on 15 December, 2006 - 15:08
German Supreme Court (BGH) found two clauses invalid whereby an airline tried to interdict conveyance of breakable or perishable goods, computers and other electronic devices, jewellery, valuables, cash money, business papers and commercial samples in checked baggage and to restrict its liabilty to intent or gross negligence, even if goods were carried in knowledge of the airline. BGH found these clauses inconsistent with the mandatory rules of Art. 17 of the Montreal Convention and therefore invalid (BGH 05.12.2006, X ZR 165/03)
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UNTWO - Sixty years serving world tourism

Submitted by Michael Wukoschitz on 14 December, 2006 - 21:04
UNWTO celebrates the 60th anniversary of the existence of an organization at the service of world tourism, and 30 years of its presence in Madrid. Thanks to the conversion, in October 2003, into an agency of the first rank within the United Nations system, the UNWTO now enjoys recognition at the highest level as well as increased visibility.
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ATA alerts passengers to new US passport requirements

Submitted by Michael Wukoschitz on 14 December, 2006 - 16:02
The Air Transport Association (ATA), the industry trade organization representing leading U.S. airlines, today reminded passengers of new and more restrictive travel document policies set to take effect in early 2007 for all travelers entering or re-entering the United States by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere.

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