Travel Europe News Archive

24-Oct-2005

 

    Attacks leave travel plans up in air for Benton graduate (Benton Courier)In the wake of Thursday's bombings in London, Amanda Tackett said today that she is going to "evaluate everything" for a few days before deciding whether to join her fiance, Jamie Fugitt, in Europe.

    Travel Notes (San Jose Mercury News)After 17 years, the Federal Aviation Administration has completed work on requiring passenger aircraft to have stronger seats, designed to increase the survivability of passengers and flight attendants in accidents.

    Travel sector taking no chance with bird flu- Bahrain (MENAFN)Travel sector taking no chance with bird flu- Bahrain

    MEXIDATA . INFO (MEXIDATA . INFO)Security threats emanating from the Caribbean Basin typically revolve around its position as a key trans-shipment point for South American narcotics to the United States and Europe, as well as illegal immigration, money laundering, and other forms of banking and document fraud.

    Travel Notes (San Jose Mercury News)Starting Jan. 1, Eurail will be offering single-country rail passes for the first time. Until now, most travelers have used Eurail passes as a way to get a taste of a number of European countries on the same trip, staying just a few days in each destination.

    Europe considers live wild bird import ban (People's Daily)The European Commission will decide by tomorrow on a possible import ban on live wild birds, as called for by Britain after a South American parrot died from the bird flu virus in quarantine there, an EU spokesman said Sunday.

    Travel Q/A (Sun-Sentinel)Q. We've been looking at Danube cruises. Packages we've found include tours and meals aboard the ship, but we want to explore on our own and eat at local restaurants. Is there a cruise line that offers the convenience of a floating hotel without the amenities?

    Off-season escape (Omaha World-Herald)Lots of Americans Travel to Europe in the summer, despite soaring airfares and hotels with hot-weather high prices. But Europe beckons Travelers with lower prices and fewer crowds during winter months.

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