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Swine flu hits travel industry around the globeSmartBrief, DCThe virus is putting a damper on the travel and tourism industry worldwide. In an interview published today, World Health Organization Director-General Margaret Chan indicated that the flu alert will likely be raised to a six and a pandemic declared. …Video: NM schools close to avoid H1N1 threat […]

AP: Rendell, lawmakers disclose free travel, giftsPhiladelphia Inquirer, PA - Mark ScolforoPennsylvania lawmakers are reporting they accepted more than $60000 in travel, meals and other freebies last year in the latest statements of financial interest filed with the State Ethics Commission. About one in eight state representatives and …

3 travel policies that must be revivedmsnbc.com - Christopher Elliott, Christopher ElliottBut like many of the travel industry's customer-friendly policies, the “flat tire” rule was quietly dropped after 9/11 in an effort to raise revenues. Compassion went out the cabin door. Maybe it's time to bring back some of these rules. …

Daley travel breakdownChicago Sun-Times, United StatesCity Hall hasn't exactly been forthcoming on details of Mayor Daley's travels around the globe. Daley's staff has declined to say how much his trips cost taxpayers. And staffers say they don't keep track of mayoral trips covered by corporations and …

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Has Swine Flu Infected Your Travel Plans?TIME - Deirdre Van Dyk(Americans are advised, however, to avoid nonessential travel to Mexico.) Grounding travel would do nothing to stave off a full-fledged pandemic and, despite any ill-considered advice from Vice President Joe Biden, there's no risk for a healthy person …Winging It: Some companies were ready […]

Book advises 'Travel Therapy' for whatever ails youUSA Today(AP) — Whether you are recovering from an illness, getting over a lost love, exhausted from everyday stress, celebrating a milestone or reinventing yourself, a new book called Travel Therapy: Where Do You Need To Go? has suggestions on destinations and …

Does air travel make you sick?Boston Globe, United States - Carolyn Y. JohnsonScientific studies show that contrary to popular belief, germs and other contaminants don't travel the length of the plane, infecting everyone. And there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of catching something. "We have close to 2 billion …

New York Times

Airlines Seek to Reassure Passengers in OutbreakNew York Times, United States - Caroline BrothersSo carriers are doing their utmost to reassure passengers that in the absence of travel restrictions by the World Health Organization, air travel is still safe, while accommodating those who may not wish to fly. So far, cancellations have been minimal, …Already pummeled […]

Straits Times

Airlines upset with Biden's suggestion to avoid air travel because …Bizjournals.com, NCAirlines are upset with Vice President Joseph Biden's suggestion Thursday to avoid air travel and mass transit systems, and to not visit places impacted by the H1N1 swine flu. On nbc's “Today” show, Biden said he had told his family to avoid air travel […]

Telegraph.co.uk

Think travel insurance will cover your canceled trip? Read the …msnbc.com - Harriet BaskasAnd while the World Health Organization hasn't officially called for a restriction on regular travel, worry about exposure to the deadly influenza bug is spurring many people to cancel or postpone their scheduled trips to Mexico. Now, those with travel …Insurance can help […]