TRAVEL NEWS AUGUST 2004
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August 31, 2004
EasyJet makes its way into the Baltic states Low cost airline, easyJet, is to start services from the Baltic states of Estonia and Latvia. These services have become possible since Estonia and Latvia joined the European Union in May this year. Continue... August 28, 2004 Of the wall Berlin is on the move but only tourists are interested in East Gemany's grim past, observes Stanley Stewart. theaustralian.news.com.au (page not found) August 27, 2004 Terrorism likely cause of twin crash, officials admit A top Russian official has acknowledged what many Russians already suspected - that terrorism was the most likely cause of two jetliners crashing minutes apart. Continue... Safe sex campaign in Sydney targets travellers Spend a Friday or Saturday night at any one of Sydney's beachside or inner-city pubs and bars and the chances are you will witness one of the more common sights - alcohol-fuelled backpackers getting up close and personal. news.independent.co.uk (page not found) Millions starting holiday getaway People across the UK will begin the Bank Holiday weekend getaway on Friday. Continue... August 26, 2004 It's all up in the air for travelers How a US Airways bankruptcy could affect consumers. Continue... Bali back in vogue for travelers Bali is back as one of the top five favorite destinations for Asia-Pacific travelers, less than two years after a terrorist attack killed 202 people on the Indonesian resort island, a new report has shown. Continue... August 25, 2004 BA boss admits "we got it wrong" British Airways chief executive Rod Eddington has admitted the company "got it wrong" after staff shortages led to three days of travel chaos. Continue... August 21, 2004 Confessions of a collector Veteran travel writer Garry Marchant reflects on a life spent on the move theaustralian.news.com.au (page not found) Wars and tourists don't mix? An American abducted in Iraq last month is one of a band of travellers who get their kicks from visiting dangerous places. Tom Chesshyre reports on their gung-ho world. travel.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,10295-1224293,00.htm (page not found) August 20, 2004 Armed bus convoy runs Maoist rebels seige of Kathmandu A heavily guarded convoy of six buses snaked its way out of Nepal's capital yesterday, the first vehicles to defy Maoist rebels who blockaded Kathmandu this week with threats alone and without setting up a single roadblock. Continue... Petrol, air fares head for the sky Australians will pay more for petrol and air tickets after the world oil price surged to a new peak because of Middle East tensions and soaring global demand. Continue... Travellers warned about dengue Quarantine authorities are urging travellers to take precautions against the mosquito-borne disease dengue fever after some Southeast Asian countries have reported cases. Continue... August 19, 2004 Rebels enforce Nepal blockade First reports from Nepal, where Maoist rebels have announced a blockade of Kathmandu, say no traffic is flowing in from the west. Continue... Typhoon Megi buffets S Korea More than 2,400 people have been left homeless after Typhoon Megi lashed the southern shores of South Korea. Continue... Ancient remedy that may beat malaria Drug that may help check deadly disease had been known to herbalists for centuries travel.timesonline.co.uk (page not found) He's upscale travels's international man of mystery For a quarter of a century, Andrew Harper has been telling the sort of traveler who doesn't blink at dropping $1,000 a night on lodgings where to go. Continue... August 18, 2004 Aussies regain wanderlust Australians are once again discovering the world. Continue... Storm batters central New Zealand A powerful winter storm battered central New Zealand today, ripping a section of roof from the capital's main airport and blocking key highways and railroads with snow and debris, authorities said. theaustralian.news.com.au (page not found) Whales snarl commuter ferries This was one traffic jam Sydney residents weren't complaining about. Two right whales cruised into the harbour today, snarling commuter ferries but giving locals a rare glimpse of the big beasts frolicking near the landmark Sydney Opera House. theaustralian.news.com.au (page not found) Flood villagers hope to return Residents of the Cornish village devastated by flooding are hoping to return to their homes. Continue... August 16, 2004 BA Workers approve holiday strike British Airways workers will strike for 24 hours during the August Bank Holiday weekend unless a pay row is settled. Continue... August 15, 2004 Trial set for alleged Falconio murder Bradley John Murdoch has been committed to stand trial over the alleged murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio. Continue... Woman traveller held captive A young Australian woman has told how she was raped and held captive for two months on a houseboat in Kashmir before escaping last month. Indian police arrested and charged two Kashmiri men yesterday. Continue... This months travel news compiled by Michelle Clark. |
