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16
Sep

Amtrak: service suspended between Philly and DC

Amtrak officials said Acela Express and Northeast Regional services have been suspended between Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., because of a catenary pole and downed wires along the northeast corridor. Amtrak said earlier Tuesday morning that the suspension was lifted, with limited service running on the lines, but they later rescinded that update and said the […]

16
Sep

UK: fog delays flights: esp London City and Aberdeen

Fog caused a number of flights to be delayed or cancelled at London City and Aberdeen airports on Tuesday morning. London City was the worst hit, with dozens of flights to and from Europe and the UK affected. The airport said on Twitter at 11:30 BST that visibility had improved, but that flights may still be delayed. […]

16
Sep

Survey on Travel Technologies

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15
Sep

LH strike update: Sep 16: long haul flights from FRA will depart despite strike

After announcement from the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union that they will boycott the long-haul flights from Frankfurt on September 16th, Lufthansa published a special flight plan this afternoon. The plan is for all 40 long-haul flights scheduled to depart during the strike to take place. It is thus expected that the strike will not lead […]

15
Sep

Turkish Style Baked Salmon

Ingredients 1 lb salmon fillets 2-3 tbsp. olive oil 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1/3 cup sweet peas ½ red onion, diced 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped 3 black olives, sliced 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1 tbsp. lemon juice ½ tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt to taste Method: Rub salmon fillets with salt. Place […]

12
Sep

The Active Solo Traveller

For decades it’s been a challenge for the solo traveller: Where do you go that’s (a) safe (b) where you can meet other people – not necessarily for romance, (c) not break the bank and – last but far from least (d) have fun? Not to mention how can you as a solo traveller enjoy […]