Wednesday, May 5, 2010

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

Battle: European Travel Industry Verses Volcano!!!


In the UK commercial flights have now been banned until at least 0700 local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday. In northern France and northern Italy, airports are to remain shut until at least Monday. Unable to catch flights, commuters across northern Europe have sought other means of transport, packing out trains, buses and ferries. The Eurostar cross-channel rail service said it had never seen so many passengers on one day and the trains were fully booked until Monday.


The large no-fly zone also means that some world leaders will not be attending the funeral of the Polish president on Sunday.
US President Barack Obama has cancelled his visit to Poland.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who was due to return from a visit to the US on Friday, had to fly to Lisbon where she spent the night.
With all German airports still closed, she flew on to Italy on Saturday and is set to continue her journey home by bus.
The disruption also forced the cancellation of the inaugural Iraqi Airways flight from Baghdad to London.


US pop star Whitney Houston was forced to take a car ferry from Britain to Ireland for a concert after her flight was cancelled.
The travel chaos has been felt as far away as North America and Asia, with dozens of Europe-bound flights being cancelled.
British health officials said any effects of the ash on people with existing respiratory conditions were "likely to be short term".
Southern Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano began erupting for the second time in a month on Wednesday, sending a plume of ash 8.5km (5.3 miles) high into the air.
Iceland lies on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the highly volatile boundary between the Eurasian and North American continental plates.

 *News Source: BBC News Online

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Bangkok, Thailand

In the midst of dynamic growth as a fast paced modern commercial center, Bangkok manages to preserve its cultural heritage to a marked degree. The soaring roofs and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city's many historic temples: Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of Dawn and other shrines present the visitor with a picture of medieval Oriental wonder; as in an Eastern fairytale.
Metropolitan Bangkok covers 612 sq mi of southern Thailand, and is located in the center of the most fertile rice producing delta in the world. A network of natural and artificial canals crisscross the city. They feed to and from Thailand's hydrological lifeline, the broad Chao Phraya River, which winds through the city providing transport for passengers and cargo.
With an easy access to the river provided by the new skytrain, travelers who stay in the city can now enjoy the highlight of any visit to Bangkok, a boat cruise along the Chao Praya River.
Bangkok is divided in two by the main north-south train line. Old Bangkok, where a large number of the city's temples and palaces and its Chinese and Indian districts are found, lies between the river and the railway. East of the railway, comprising the main business, tourist and sprawling residential districts, is 'new' Bangkok. Outside of these general classifications, Bangkok sprawls in all directions with a mixture of commercial, industrial and residential areas.
Outside the city center are new high-rise neighborhoods where most of the city's approximately ten million inhabitants reside. Bangkok is the region's most exotic and, at the same time, most noisy and most chaotic capital city.
Bangkok is both an ancient and a modern city, where the network of klongs (canals) offset a steady stream of automobile traffic, where giant outdoor markets compete with glittering shopping malls, and where modern buildings rise in the city that grew around the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It is the financial capital of one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Bangkok continues to prosper in spite of a major economic setback in 1997, and the ongoing problem of some of the worst air and water pollution in the world.
Boats of all sizes and shapes cruise the Chao Phraya River day and night. Ferries run up, down, and across the river, carrying commuters to work, children to school, and saffron-robed monks to temple. Rice barges pull mountains of rice, gravel, sand, lumber, vegetables, and the countless families who make them their homes. The Royal Barges, long, graceful, gilded crafts, usually seen on display only in museums, make appearances on parade once or twice each month to celebrate the arrival of visiting dignitaries or to herald other special events.
The strangest, most frequently seen boat on the river is the hang yao, or long-tailed water taxi, a long, thin, graceful vessel, powered by an automobile engine connected by a long, exposed shaft (tail) to the propeller.. These water taxis carry passengers throughout the maze of klongs and are vital in transporting fresh food from upriver farms and fresh fish from coastal villages to Bangkok.
Shopping is a popular activity in Bangkok. The best known market is the one held on Saturdays and Sundays at Chatuchak from 7 in the morning to 5 or 6 in the afternoon. Even if you have nothing on your shopping list, it is still worth the trip to see what is offered. An amazing array of items can be found, such as: military surplus, clothing, crafts, jewelry, art work, live animals, antiques, old books, the list is endless! And it is only a short trip by Sky Train from the city. If you have time, take a day to visit the authentic floating market at Damnoen Saduak, about 48 miles southwest of Bangkok in Ratchaburi Province.
Bangkok offers unrivaled shopping for Southeast Asian handicrafts, antiques, silk, and jewels. It also provides a vibrant, exciting nightlife with Thai classical dance, jazz, discos, caberets, pubs, and dinner cruises.
Bangkok has one of the greatest concentration of luxury hotels of any city in the world, and, as the capital of Thai cuisine, offers some of the best dining options. Visitors find that in the midst of the masses of people, cars, and constant activity, there is a tradition of a gracious welcoming of them; of special kindness and friendliness to children; of caring and taking time to help them feel at home.
The intertwining of Thailand's many cultural influences manifests itself in everything from the architectural splendor of the ornate palaces and temples to the delicate lines of the ancient arts. Indian, Khmer, Chinese, European, and Thai histories collide in the design of the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaeo, and Wat Po, as well as in the superb collection of priceless items on display at the National Museum. There are gardens and other outdoor attractions to explore that will delight even the youngest members of the family. The zoo, Marine Park and Safari World are just a few examples.
Everywhere one travels in this city of contrasts, the senses and the imagination are heightened by the great beauty and vivid color of the landscape, by the grace and gentle spirit of the culture, by the strength and resilience of the silken threads that run through the fabric of the masterpiece that is Bangkok

Qatari Diplomat Causes Security Scare On US Flight

A Qatari diplomat on a United Airlines flight from Washington to Denver caused a security alert after he was apparently caught smoking in the toilet and made a remark that was perceived as a threat.
Qatar's ambassador to Washington called Wednesday's incident a "mistake" said the man was a diplomat travelling on official business. US officials said the man was in custody and the incident did not appear to be serious.
Coming just months after the failed "underwear" bomb attempt on Christmas Day, the scare prompted security officials to scramble two F-16 fighter jets to intercept the Boeing 757 aircraft and escort it to Denver Airport where it landed at about 9 pm EDT.
"It looks like the individual in question was perhaps smoking in the lavatory and might have made an unfortunate remark" when confronted by airline personnel, a US official said.
Qatar's ambassador to Washington, Ali bin Fahad al-Hajri, said the man posed no security threat.
"He certainly wasn't involved in any activities involving a threat. This was a mistake and we request that all parties concerned refrain from making any assumptions or judgements," al-Hajri said in a statement to the Qatar News Agency.
President Barack Obama was briefed on the disturbance and a White House official said actions were taken to ensure travellers' safety.
But passengers aboard United Airlines flight 663 said no struggle took place and the suspect appeared to be speaking calmly to a US air marshal in first class.
"I didn't know anything had happened until we landed," said Tim Burney, a first class passenger sitting one row in front of the man who was handcuffed and taken away for questioning at Denver Airport.
Burney said he overheard the marshal telling the man "just be honest with me" and the passenger saying something about being "embarrassed."

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

British Airways Strike Costs 7 Million GBP Daily

Flight attendants are one of the backbones to an airline. In a three day strike, British Airways reports to have lost 21 million GBP, which is exactly 7 million GBP per day. British Airways website reported that at 4:00pm GMT time, 238 out of 691 flights had been cancelled throughout 11 major airports around the nation.
Heathrow's Terminal 5, BA's main base, was noticeably quieter than usual and the cabin crew union, Unite, said the stoppage had hit BA hard. The full extent of the first stoppage will become clear during the week, when the airline is expected to release official details of how many flights were cancelled throughout the three-day dispute. Over the weekend, BA said it had operated 273 of its long haul flights, equivalent to 78 per cent of the total and 442 short haul flights, just under 60 per cent of the normal timetable.
Passengers face further disruption this week because the dispute will have left many aircraft and crew in the wrong place. BA expects to announce its timetable for the rest of the week today. However a spokesman admitted "there will be gaps". If a second stoppage, planned over four days this weekend, proves as costly as the first, it will have cost nearly 50 million GBP.


Then i came across a statement that was issued by one of the flight attendants, and she said she's surviving with 13,000 GBP basic salary. My question is "that is a monthly salary because if it is, then you are getting paid alot more than what you think! Actually no cabin crew is paid that much, and to top it off, Why are you on Strike again?

Friday, March 5, 2010

Internet Fraud: 8thbooking.com's Main Threat

Meisan Business.Network is taking precaution steps to try and minimize the standard internet threats that come by 8thbooking.com during the pre-launch of the travel website. Recent studies show that credit card fraud has increased over the years and due to that, Acquiring Banks that offer Merchant Payment Gateways have to take precaution steps before issuing payment gateways to businesses.

Ahmed Said, head of reservations at Meisan Business.Network and manager of marketing and sales at 8thbooking.com said that it's necessary for both the Acquiring Banks and the businesses to make sure that they are preventing fraud rather than to leave it to the Merchants.
 Merchants will guarantee you that your website is safe, but on the real side, when it comes to internet fraud, nothing is 10% guaranteed. Crime has developed in many ways in the recent years, and has become complexed to a level that by overlooking at a matter has to be taken very seriously. You as a business must always have ways of assuring that every e-payment made online is authentic. If the Merchant Account offers secure options, and the bank verifies it, then even you should have a small team on standby to verify every purchase and payment made through your site. It's a long process but worth while than incurring a loss to internet fraud.

8thbooking.com has once again delayed it's Beta launch date due to technical problems regarding the payment solution. Once again we thank you for choosing 8thbooking.com and Meisan Business.Network as your Travel Companion.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The Sultanate of Oman: Traditional & Modern

Mountains, 1000+ kilometers of coastal sandy beaches, did i mention the rocky mountains, and the sun, the exotic deserts, and the lush green that lies throughout the whole south region? How about modern infrastructure, the people, and the least you can expect is Oman's utmost luxurious welcoming.

The Sultanate of Oman is an Arab country situated on the southeast coast of the Arabian Peninsula. Oman borders with the United Arab Emirates on the northwest , Saudi Arabia on the west and Yemen on the southeast.
 


Why tell you that this country is amazing? No i am not even going to tell you that, all i can say is, if you have not been here, then so much has passed you by. When you arrive at the Muscat International Airport, if it's not that warm welcoming, then its the glorious sun that spreads the love. As you start to see why this is one of the best countries to be in, and live in at the same time, you always want to have a never ending holiday.

 
  
With splendid hotels split along the city, it makes it impossible to not get accommodated. 




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