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29
Jul

Why we love…Vancouver Airport (YVR)

In a setting framed by mountains and ocean, it’s not hard to see why visitors rave about Vancouver.  And in an era when so many travellers regard flying as drudgery, even Vancouver Airport shines. YVR is actually located on Sea Island in the bedroom community of Richmond, south of Vancouver. Gaining a reputation for its […]

23
Jul

Spotlight on South Africa

From the origins of humanity to ancient African kingdoms and the more recent history of apartheid and to South Africa’s emergence as a non-racial democracy, there’s no shortage of visitor experiences. Safari South Africa is home to the Big Five – buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino – and a host of other animal, bird […]

23
Jul

Peach and Raspberry Crisp

Ingredients 4 to 5 pounds firm, ripe peaches (10 to 12 large peaches) 1 orange, zested 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 cups plus 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 pint raspberries 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick-cooking oatmeal 1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced Directions Preheat […]

18
Jul

Dubai – Emirates – Suspends flights to Kiev- July 18, 2014

EK171 Dubai-Kiev returns to Dubai Emirates flight EK171 Dubai-Kiev on 17 July has returned to Dubai due to the safety concerns raised with the latest reports on Malaysian flight MH17. Our flights to Kiev are suspended with immediate effect, till further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. The safety of our customers and crew […]

18
Jul

United States – Avoid Ukraine airspace – July 18, 2014

  WASHINGTON, July 17 (Xinhua) — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Thursday issued a notice prohibiting American airliners from flying to the airspace over eastern Ukraine. FAA said the restricted area includes the entire Simferopol and Dnepropetrovsk flight information regions. “This action expands a prohibition of U.S. flight operations issued by the FAA […]

17
Jul

Egypt – Air traffic controller strike – July 17, 2014

CAIRO: Egyptian navigation sources in the Cairo International Airport announced Thursday the stoppage of air traffic between Egypt and Libya completely due to an air traffic controllers strike in Libya, Youm7 reported. Air traffic controllers are on strike in protest to the Thursday bombing of Tripoli Airport. Airport sources told Youm7 the air traffic stopped […]