No such thing as a free lunch on British Airways

The recession is biting the travel industry hard and as our sister online publication Off Radar recently reported "No such thing as a free lunch on the Oasis of the Seas". Now its the turn of British Airways who as of this coming Monday will eliminate all free meals...

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The top ten most expensive cities in the world!

As a Perpetual Traveller reader no doubt you have considered to move to another city or country at some juncture in your life. Sometimes the decision of relocation is yours and other times its forced on you somewhat by your Company, circumstance or even a loved one! Some Perpetual...

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Greetings from London Heathrow

Greetings from an overcrowded and tired Terminal 3 at London Heathrow! With all the hype and attention on Terminal 4 and 5 in recent years, the others are looking worse for wear. In particular Terminals 1 and 2 have reached the point of no return, as they cannot be...

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Suspected Smugglers Scuttle Semi-Submersible Drug Sub

On Monday (7/27) a coordinated effort by U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Air and Marine, and the U.S. Coast Guard led to the interdiction of a self-propelled semi-submersible drug smuggling vessel in the Eastern Pacific. According to a statement from CBP, the crew of a P-3 Orion surveillance...

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CBP Awards Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion Maintenance Contract

 Lockheed Martin has won an $821 million contract to maintain, repair, and overhaul U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) fleet of P-3 Orion surveillance planes. The contract is for a base period of one year, with nine additional one-year options.Read moreBy Planta Data...

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Lockheed Martin Unveils First U.S. Navy Stealth Fighter

 This week Lockheed Martin rolled out the first-ever U.S. Navy stealth fighter, the F-35C Lightning II. The ceremony took place Tuesday in Fort Worth.Lockheed describes the Navy's newest jet as "a supersonic, multi-role, 5th generation strike fighter." It is expected to make its first flight later this year.Read moreBy...

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Five Airports to Split $7.7 Million in Stimulus Funds for Surveillance

"Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano [Tuesday (7/28)] announced approximately $7.7 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for the installation of new closed circuit television systems at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Spokane International, Gerald R. Ford International and Boise, Idaho airports."Read...

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Suspect Arrested for Shining Laser Pointer at Police Helicopter

The FBI on Tuesday (7/28) arrested a man for allegedly shining a laser pointer at a Philadelphia police helicopter in April 2008. James Gautieri, of Williamsport, PA had already been charged by the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office for this criminal act, but now he also faces federal charges related to...

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A Look at U.S. Border Agency's Air and Marine Operations Center

The Press-Enterprise has an interesting article about the behind-the-scenes operations of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations Center at March Air Reserve Base in California. The facility monitors all air traffic over the United States, south to South America and north into Canada.Read moreBy Planet...

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Three Inmates Escape by Helicopter in Belgium

 Last Thursday (7/23) three inmates of a prison in Bruges, Belgium escaped via helicopter. An accomplice hijacked the aircraft and forced the pilot to land in the prison yard where the prisoners got on board. The chopper was later found abandoned.The fugitives are Mohammed Johry, Abdel Had Kahjary Mulloul...

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TSA Names New Security Chief for Houston-Area Airport

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) last week named Rob Parrish as the new Federal Security Director (FSD) for William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston.Read moreBy Planet data...

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Two Airports Using New Ground Safety Systems

 Last week two major airports officially announced they were using new ground collision avoidance systems. Both Newark Liberty International Airport and Boston Logan International Airport now have Airport Surface Detection Equipment-Model X (ASDE-X) systems deployed and functioning.Read moreBy Planet Data ...

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Southwest Flight Makes Emergency Landing

 A Southwest Airlines Flight 693 from Hartford, CT to Orlando, FL was forced to make an emergency landing this morning at MacArthur Airport in Long Island, NY. There are reports there was smoke in the cabin. The flight landed safely with 131 passengers and five crew onboard.Read moreBy Planet...

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Joint U.S./ Mexico Operation Nabs $150 Million in Cocaine

Last Sunday (7/19) agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Office of Air and Marine assisted Mexican authorities in the seizure of a go-fast vessel carrying some 16,500 pounds of cocaine. CBP estimates the Pacific Ocean catch is worth about $150 million.Read moreBy Planet Data...

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17 Dead in Iranian Plane Crash

A Russian-made airliner landing at Iran's Mashhad Airport on Friday (7/24) veered off the runway while landing and crashed into a wall. At least 17 people onboard were killed. Photos show the front end of the Aria Airlines' jet completely crushed past the front landing gear.Read moreBy Planet Data...

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What makes Munich Airport popular?

Hot summer 09 greetings from a mild Munich Airport, a facility that is reported to be one of Europe's best. So what makes this airport so popular?Is it the bright shiny granite looking floors or the Germanic organisation? The long efficient Schindler walkways maybe or the rather unique retail...

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Top 10 Sizzling Events in August!

As we approach the summer wind of August and the barometer starts to peak in the northern hemisphere, the cultural events and festivals are poised to go into over-drive across Europe in particular. Edinburgh wins the crown of most events for the month of August and our compliments go to...

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When the holidaymaker is away the thieves will play!

As we enter the traditional peak holiday season throughout Europe and people leave their work en-mass for the popular beach resorts across the Mediterranean and beyond, the thieves come out in force to prey on your possessions whilst you are not there to protect them. This year we expect the...

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Airports are becoming scary places!

Airports are becoming scary places these days with travellers wearing face masks due to Swine Flu concerns, the fear of liquids remains with security personnel that are sure to make you feel away from home and it seems the most friendly face in an airport in 2009 is that...

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What happened to Duty Free?

Seasonal summer greetings from the Marco Polo Airport of Venice, where a new first floor extension was recently opened in the Departure area, but its nothing to get excited about as its boils down to a little extra floor space, a couple of VIP Lounges, a Cafe and some...

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A Peak Season Swine FLU FREE holiday

As we enter the traditional peak summer season and following our last PT article on the Swine Flu critical alert pandemic on the 9th May 2009, from what we understand its clear that the highly reported Flu is rapidly spreading at an alarmingly fast rate and this reality is...

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Serbian Airline Reopens Route to Croatian Resort City

Serbia's national airline, Jat Airways, has resumed flying directly from Belgrade to the Adriatic Sea city of Dubrovnik, Croatia. Jat cancelled this route in 1991 during Croatia's war for independence from the Yugoslavia.Read moreBy Planet Data...

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Suicide Bomber Targets Kandahar Airport

A suicide bomber driving an explosives-laden van detonated his payload at the main gate of Kandahar airport in Afghanistan Monday (7/6). At least 2 people died and more than a dozen were injured.Read moreBy Planet Data...

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Ousted Honduran President Denied Entry

Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya was supposed to return to his nation's capital Tegucigalpa on Sunday, but opposition authorities blocked the airport runway so his plane could not land. Clashes between demonstrators and soldiers guarding the airport left at least one Zelaya supporter dead reports Voice of America.Read moreBy...

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Downed Helo Possibly Over-Loaded

DAWN, a Pakistani newspaper is reporting the recent crash of a Russian-made military transport helicopter may have been caused by overloading. Their inquiry revealed that the aircraft was rated to carry 32 people and when it crashed there were 41 security personnel onboard. Unfortunately all onboard were killed. The...

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Signal Detected From Yemenia Jet Crash

Comoran and French investigators say they have detected a signal from the flight recorder of the Yemenia Airbus 310 that recently crashed into the Indian Ocean. There has been no estimate as to when the flight recorder might be recovered. Read moreBy Planet Data...

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N. Korea Launches Seven Short-Range Missiles

In defiance of UN resolutions, North Korea fired seven short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan yesterday. The launch is another instance in a series of "provocative acts". And with seven missiles launched this time, the North may be trying to send a warning about the potential capability of...

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