This is a rather weird story, if true as it’s written. It looks like several Alaska Airlines baggage handlers who arrived for work at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (aka :Sea-Tac) recently, got there all jolly and ready to lug bags around, when at around 3 a.m. ,they were told their services would no longer be needed. What happened? Looks like as they too their nappy naps earlier on, their jobs had been given to an outsourcing company. Doh!
Tweaking the Carry On List
During the frantic no-liquids-on-planes crisis recently we learned that pretty much any kind of liquid or balm was illegal to bring on board a plane. If you happened to be traveling at this time, then chances are you had to dump something, whether it was lipstick or some deodorant or whatever. Well, now we’re all a bit more calmed down the good folks at the FAA have relaxed things a bit, and have loosened the stringent requirements of what can and cannot be brought on board.
According to this CNN report, travelers can now take up to four ounces of non-prescription medicine, glucose gel for diabetics, solid lipstick and baby food. I didn’t read here whether solid lipstick meant chap stick, of serious importance to many of us who are addicted to the stuff, but I hope so. Oh, as and you might imagine, all aerosols are prohibited.
Last Minute Labor Day Ideas
Say bye-bye to bargains and get ready to dig down in your pockets if you’re planning a last minute getaway for Labor Day. Shouldn’t have waited so late, but hey some one out there is looking out for procrastinators and it just happens to be the NY Times. Go figure. They make it no secret that the deals will be few, but the determined can still find a cool not-so-pricey destination to spend the weekend. Their suggestions hit areas such as accommodation, amusement parks, Canada, and hurricane holidays. In other words, there is something there for everyone and no reason anyone should be inside the house glued to the tube. Unless, of course that’s your idea of a grand Labor Day weekend.
Start searching for the deals now and get out there and do something fun!
Around the World Plane Tickets Starting at $999
Ahh, summer is slowly, but surely working its way to an end and as students prepare to bury their heads into texts for the fall, wouldn’t you know those around the world plane tickets and trips dreamt about all summer long would finally go on sale. Shame ain’t it? Who creates these sale dates?
STA travel currently has around the world fares starting at $999 with an itinerary that gets you into several kick-arse places if you’re a student taking a breather this fall. The cheapest package moves you from New York City-London-Nairobi-Bangkok-New York City and doesn’t look to include any kind of accommodation. In other words – this works out best if you know a couple of people in at least two destinations. Perhaps it’s time to make friends before you go. (See hospitalityclub.com) If you’ve got some extra dinero to spare ($1,399) then consider the Los Angeles-Tahiti-Sydney-Bangkok-Nairobi-London-Los Angeles ticket.
The sale will only last until August 31and travel must be completed by December 12, 2006.
Take Off in the Mid East
Though it might not be your first desired destination these days, there is still a lot to be said about heading to the Middle East. And this report at the Online Travel Review points out that the first privately owned airline in the region, Jazeera Airways, which began flying last year from Kuwait City, will allow passengers to fly between numerous Mid east cities including Dubai, Damascus, Amman and Bahrain. For more info: Jazeera Airways Cleared for Takeoff and Kuwait’s Private Air Jazeera to Fly.