September 15, 2014

Unusual aerial photography

Those who enjoy interesting photographic images might enjoy studying the collection by Antoine Rose.  Mr Rose likes to hang from the edge of helicopters as he takes fascinating images, especially those of beach scenes.   Take a look at some…

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Canadian airline adopts unpopular US fee

Westjet just announced that starting late October 2014, it would begin implementing a $25.00 a bag fee for checked bags on the lowest airfare rates.  Until now Canadian airlines have not charged their passengers for the first checked bag.  …

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What’s wrong with Canadian airports?

Not much it seems, except for excessive taxes and fees. The World Economic Forums Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report reports that in 2013, Canada ranked first out of 140 countries for its air transport infrastructure, but 136 th for its ticket taxes and airport charges. On the one hand great airports and air travel infrastructure, on the other high fees making them far less competitive. Canadians aren’t stupid, eh? Most Canadians live close to…

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Air Travel Gets Even More Digital…

Just a few of the recent steps taking air travel further into the 21st century.   American Airlines, which recently traded in its 40-lb pilot books for iPad-based and rapidly updated files, is now doing the same with its flight attendant…

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The Architecture of Old Sana’a, Yemen

Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, is situated in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2,300m and has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years. It was one of the few cities that existed when there were only tents to be found in the Arabian Peninsula.

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Unusual aerial photography

Those who enjoy interesting photographic images might enjoy studying the collection by Antoine Rose.  Mr Rose likes to hang from the edge of helicopters as he takes fascinating images, especially those of beach scenes.   Take a look at some…

Read More

Canadian airline adopts unpopular US fee

Westjet just announced that starting late October 2014, it would begin implementing a $25.00 a bag fee for checked bags on the lowest airfare rates.  Until now Canadian airlines have not charged their passengers for the first checked bag.  …

Read More

What’s wrong with Canadian airports?

Not much it seems, except for excessive taxes and fees. The World Economic Forums Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report reports that in 2013, Canada ranked first out of 140 countries for its air transport infrastructure, but 136 th for its ticket taxes and airport charges. On the one hand great airports and air travel infrastructure, on the other high fees making them far less competitive. Canadians aren’t stupid, eh? Most Canadians live close to…

Read More

Air Travel Gets Even More Digital…

Just a few of the recent steps taking air travel further into the 21st century.   American Airlines, which recently traded in its 40-lb pilot books for iPad-based and rapidly updated files, is now doing the same with its flight attendant…

Read More

The Architecture of Old Sana’a, Yemen

Sana’a, the capital of Yemen, is situated in a mountain valley at an altitude of 2,300m and has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years. It was one of the few cities that existed when there were only tents to be found in the Arabian Peninsula.

Read More