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Four aircraft grounded in Russian spy intrigue
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| Alexander Litvinenko | | British Airways has grounded three Boeing 767s after finding low traces of a radioactive substance on two of the aircraft. Two of the planes are at London Heathrow having undergone forensic testing. The third is in Moscow awaiting clearance to return to the UK. Home Secretary John Reid told British Parliament today that a fourth aircraft, a Boeing 737 operated by the Russian airline Transaero, flew into Heathrow and is being investigated for possible radiation contamination.I n a statement, BA said it understood, from advice it has been given, that the risk to public health is low. The airline said it is continuing to make every effort to contact 33,000 passengers who travelled on 221 European flights operated by the three aircraft identified by the investigation. An estimated 3,000 staff will apparently also need to be checked. The three aircraft were taken out of service Wednesday, after being identified by the British government as part of the investigation into the death of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko.
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| WestJet announces new head of Vacations |
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John Hamilton replaces Brenda Trockstad
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| John Hamilton | | WestJet has announced the appointment of John Hamilton as vice president, WestJet Vacations. Hamilton takes over from long time WestJetter Brenda Trockstad, who resigned unexpectedly last week. "John joined WestJet this week and brings with him significant experience in the wholesale travel business in Canada and the United Kingdom", commented Hugh Dunleavy, executive vice president, Commercial Distribution for WestJet. "He has experience in operations, marketing and sales with some of the biggest operators in the country which brings terrific expertise to WestJet Vacations." Hamilton began his career in the wholesale industry in the United Kingdom and came to Canada in 1984 with Trafalgar Tours.
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| Cuba celebrates |
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Welcomes two million visitors in 2006
On November 29, Cuba celebrated in two millionth visitor this year. For three years in a row the island has surpassed the two million visitor mark, indicating its strong positioning in its major markets. Canada leads the way as the number one market, followed by the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Mexico among others. A statement by the Cuba Tourist Board says that an increasing number of people choose Cuba as a unique destination, not only because of beaches and climate, "but also because Cuba is a destination that put forward the nature, the health, the safety, its rich history and culture and its social achievements."
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| Sydney starts countdown |
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Readies for royal rendezvous
Residents of Sydney, Australia are on a countdown to a royal rendezvous in their city on February 20. A special website www.queenmary2.com.au gives the daily countdown (82 days left) before Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2 have their historic meeting in the city harbour. Along with the daily countdown, the site has information on the ships, their itineraries and a schedule of events planned for a day that will make maritime history. When the 151,400gt Queen Mary 2 sails into in Sydney on its maiden world voyage the morning of February 20, it will be the largest ship ever to enter the harbour. Too large for the Overseas Passenger Terminal, it will tie up at Woolloomooloo to await the arrival of Queen Elizabeth 2 when it arrives that evening.
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| BONAIRE VOTED #1 DIVE DESTINATION AGAIN |
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Tops Scuba Diving magazine Reader's Choice Awards for fifth year in a row
Continuing its reign as one of the world's top dive destinations, Bonaire was, for the fifth year in a row, rated the Top Dive Destination Overall (Caribbean/Atlantic) in Scuba Diving magazine's Readers' Choice Awards 2007. Bonaire also received the #1 rating in four other Caribbean/Atlantic categories: Healthiest Marine Environment, Top Shore Diving Destination, Top Destination for Underwater Photography and Top Destination for Beginners, and took second place in the categories of Top Marine Life and Top Small Animal Encounters. Additionally Bonaire placed in the top three in the Top Value and Top Snorkelling categories, and in the top five in the categories of Top Visibility and Top Destinations for Advanced Divers.
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| Changes at Carnival |
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Company announces promotions and organizational changes
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| Howard Frank | | Miami-based Carnival Corporation & plc has announced several promotions and organizational changes, including the creation of the new maritime policy and compliance department. The new department is comprised of the former corporate environmental compliance/maritime affairs and maritime audit services departments. Headed by Vice President of Maritime Policy and Compliance Jim Hunn, the new department is responsible for developing and implementing corporate standards and policies regarding health, environmental, safety and security issues, and identifying emerging issues in these areas.
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