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Space tourists to get limited protection

Space Tourism

Space tourists to get limited protection

By space.newscientist.com

The European Aviation Safety Agency is developing safety rules for civilian space flight - but they will only apply while craft are in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Airline watchdog calls for passenger protection

UK

Airline watchdog calls for passenger protection

By telegraph.co.uk

Britain’s airline passenger watchdog has renewed calls for an overhaul of the rules regarding financial protection for scheduled airline passengers.

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Middle East "needs more protected areas"

Natural Habitats Threatened

Middle East "needs more protected areas"

By The Media Line, Rachelle Kliger

Governments in the Middle East should be putting more effort into protecting their natural environments and creating more protected areas, an environmental organization says.

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Travel cover against airline failures available soon

UK

Travel cover against airline failures available soon

By asap.co.uk

Later this coming week, travel cover will be offered in the UK that protects the holidays of the travelling public again airline collapse.

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Airline passengers lack protection

Europe: State Of The Air

Airline passengers lack protection

By telegraph.co.uk

As rising fuel prices put pressure on airlines, a new report has expressed concern at the financial security offered to passengers.

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FTO calls for financial protection for all air travelers

Federation of Tour Operators

FTO calls for financial protection for all air travelers

By eTN

"Airlines are facing difficult times with high and rising jet fuel prices, a global economic downturn, ever fiercer competition from and between the no frills carriers, and rising airport security costs," said Andrew Cooper, director general of the Federation of Tour Operators.

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Lately going bust seems to be airlines' favorite pastime

When Airlines Go Bankrupt

Lately going bust seems to be airlines' favorite pastime

By Mark Feldman

I'm a numbers guy. Loved statistics in college. I ruminate over batting averages and calculate in my head exactly how to add a 15 percent tip.

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Best way to travel is on a credit card

Travel "UK Way"

Best way to travel is on a credit card

Up to nine million British travellers who put together their own 'DIY' holiday breaks this year run the risk of losing their money if their travel company goes under - because they have paid for their flights and hotels by debit card, cash or cheque.

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India to spend $13.15M to protect tigers

India

India to spend $13.15M to protect tigers

NEW DELHI - The Indian government plans to spend more than $13 million establishing a special ranger force to protect the country's endangered tigers, following pressure from international conservationists to save the wild cats.

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