Monday, April 19, 2010

Travel News – Newsletter for April 19, 2010

Monday, April 19, 2010


A glance at flight disruptions due to volcanic ash

A glance at flight disruptions due to volcanic ash

Eurocontrol, the European air navigation and safety organization, says by the end of Sunday more than 63,000 flights will have been canceled since April 15.
Of around 24,000 flights that normally operate on a Sunday only some 4,000 will fly, Eurocontrol said.
U.K.: All airspace closed until at least … Read more »».

Etihad to launch flights to Iraq from UAE as early as next week; Baghdad, Irbil routes planned

UAE airline Etihad plans to start Iraq flights

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways says it plans to launch regular flights to Baghdad next week, making it the latest carrier to begin flying passengers to the Iraqi capital.
The carrier said Sunday the new service from its base in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi …. Read the original article  : Etihad to launch flights to Iraq from UAE as early as next week; Baghdad, Irbil routes planned.

Nude performers at NYC museum exhibition complain of being touched by patrons

NYC museum: Don’t touch the live nudes
NEW YORK – Some visitors to a new exhibit at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art are being asked to leave because they are touching nude performers.

The performers featured in Marina Abramovic’s new exhibition have complained of being pushed, prodded and poked by some patrons.
The museum acknowledges that …. Original source  : Nude performers at NYC museum exhibition complain of being touched by patrons.

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