2007 so far is safest year in airline history
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2007 so far is safest year in airline history
Airline fatal accidents have hit a historical low in the first half of 2007, according to Flight International’s analysis of the year to 30 June. There have been only 11 fatal accidents in the first six months of this year, taking into account all categories of commercial airline operations, including cargo. (Flight International)
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Space travel dreams get a reality check
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Man overboard
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Today’s Travel Blogs
Man sticks jet engine in kayak, somehow survives
While it’s not quite as high on the insanity meter as a jet-powered shopping cart, wheelchair, or port-a-potty, we still wouldn’t want to go anywhere near Shaun Baker’s self-made jet kayak, which he apparently decided to build after deeming the sport not dangerous enough. (Engadget)
Has the travel industry stopped listening to its customers?
Here’s an intriguing question raised by readers of my weekly newsletter: Has the travel industry stopped listening to ts its customers? The answer, many believe, is “yes.” (Elliott)
Commercial fliers paying for corporate jet travel in more ways than one
Mind sparing a few dollars for a CEO in need of a little corporate jet travel? How about spending an extra few minutes on the tarmac while the air space clears a bit? After all, the Yankees need to take off and get to their next game in Oakland on time. (Smartertravel)
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