| Update
On Peru Earthquake - DETAILS
An earthquake (approx. 7.9 on the Richter scale) was reported off the
coast off Peru on August 15, 2007.
- Most damage and casualties have been centered in Ica and Pisco,
in the coastal region south of Lima.
- Communications within the country appear to be functioning, however
sporadically.
- All airports are open but are experiencing delays and interruptions
of service.
- Road access to affected areas may be disrupted by landslides and
damage to road surfaces.
- The U.S. Embassy in Lima remains open for emergency services only,
and is working to locate and account for U.S. citizens in the affected
region.
- The Embassy and the Department of State stand ready to assist Americans
affected by the earthquake.
- If you are concerned about a U.S. citizen in the area affected
by the earthquake, Peru, call 888-407-4747 (if calling from within
the U.S.); if calling from within Peru, contact the U.S. Embassy in
Lima at 1-434-3000.
US
Airlines Have 60 Days To Implement New Flightdeck Security Rules
Aug. 16, 2007 - The US Federal Aviation Administration is giving airlines
60 days to put in place new video and audio security protocols to be
used when opening cockpit doors in flight as well as for "discreetly"
notifying the flightcrew of "suspicious activity or security breaches
in the cabin".
Near
Misses On Ground Prompt New Use Of Cockpit Simulators
Aug. 16, 2007 - In a step underscoring that much of the risk of air
travel occurs on the ground, airlines have agreed to use their cockpit
simulators to train pilots to taxi, the Federal Aviation Administration.
Absurd
Travel Rules That Should Be Jettisoned
Aug. 14, 2007 - You don't have to be a card-carrying frequent flier
to know that the travel business is littered with silly little rules
that make no sense whatsoever.
Broken
Promises And Changing Rules
Aug. 17, 2007 - My daughter flew Air Canada from Tel Aviv to Ottawa,
changing planes in Toronto. As there was a four-hour delay, she was
told that she would be put up overnight at a hotel in Toronto at Air
Canada's expense. Arriving in Toronto at 11:30 p.m., Air Canada denied
knowledge of any arrangements made in Israel, and they would not pay
for a thing.
Frustrations
Raised Over Delays In Frequent Traveler Program
Aug. 1, 2007 - Members of a House Homeland Security subcommittee and
private-sector proponents of the Registered Traveler program expressed
frustration that the widely touted effort to ease airport security delays
for frequent flyers has made so little progress.
Flying
to Europe? Avoid Checking Your Luggage
Such is the magnitude of the problem that travelers were advised this
week by the Association of European Airlines, which includes the major
national carriers, to avoid checking bags altogether if possible and
to take carry-on luggage instead.
Business
Travel Woes Drive Interest in Luggage Shipping Services, as More Than
50% Now Willing to Pay to Ship Ahead of Time
Aug. 9, 2007 - In a summer travel season that has seen nearly a half-billion
travelers(1) but also a record number of flight delays(2), business
travelers continue to show interest in ways to get through airports
and to their destinations more quickly.
New
York Enacts Its Own Passengers Bill Of Rights Law
Aug. 17, 2007 - The State of New York, which has a recent history of
attempts to wrest jurisdiction from the federal government in areas
affecting, is trumpeting one-upsmanship in creating a state airline
passenger bill of rights.
Two
D.C.- Area Airports Make An Appearance In U.S. Top 10
Aug. 17, 2007- We are very fortunate here in Washington to be so close
to three wonderful airports. We have lots of options when it comes to
flight times and airlines. The competition between the airports means
we have access to a lot of low-cost options, as well. |
