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18
Feb

Co-pilot hijacks Ethiopia Airlines plane to Geneva

GENEVA — It seemed like a routine overnight flight until the Ethiopian Airlines jetliner went into a dive and oxygen masks dropped from the ceiling. Only then did the terrified passengers — bound for Italy from Addis Ababa — realize something was terribly wrong. The co-pilot had locked his captain from the cockpit, commandeered the […]

12
Feb

UK: Atlantic storm hits England, Ireland

Red weather floods and gale alert for England and Ireland as Atlantic super-storm shuts Cork and Shannon airports A rare red weather warning has been issued by both the Met Office and Met Eireann as a severe storm brings heavy rain, blizzards and “exceptionally strong winds” of up to 110mph sweeping across the UK and […]

11
Feb

Southeast USA: "Historic" Ice Storm

With a major winter storm unfolding over the South, snow and ice will severely impact travelers and residents from Texas to the Carolinas through midweek. Snow, sleet, rain and freezing rain began across the region on Monday night and is forecast to continue through much of Tuesday. During this day, the wintry precipitation will focus […]

10
Feb

Guyana flights to US Feb 10-12 – security

International flights are departing from Guyana under heavier than normal security following an unusual threat warning from the U.S. Police and soldiers joined regular airport security at the main international airport in the South American country. Transportation Minister Robeson Benn says authorities are conducting 100 percent security checks on passengers and luggage. The first of […]

10
Feb

Argentina: entry/exit requirements updated

Passport Canadians must present a passport to visit Argentina, which must be valid for the expected duration of their stay in that country. Upon entry into and exit from Argentina, all passengers, regardless of their citizenship, are submitted to biometrics checks, such as digital fingerprints and a digital photograph at the immigration counter. A reciprocity […]

10
Feb

St Lucia: passport requirements update

Canadians must present a passport to visit Saint Lucia, which must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of their expected departure from that country. Canadians must also be in possession of a return or onward airline ticket and proof of sufficient funds. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/saint-lucia?utm_source=saint-lucia&utm_medium=travel_en&utm_campaign=mailout_links&utm_content=2014-02-07%2010:54%20am