Massive demonstration of solidarity (German Federal government)
(Source: German Federal government) Across Europe, also in Germany, people paid tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks with a minute of silence at 12 noon on Monday. To demonstrate solidarity, the...
View ArticleKiwi travellers warned to be vigilant
Travel agents say New Zealand tourists in France, or those planning to travel there soon, should be vigilant in light of the fatal terrorist attacks in Paris. House of Travel director Brent Thomas said...
View ArticleTwo Air France flights to Paris diverted by 'bomb scare'
Two Paris-bound Air France flights from the United States were diverted Tuesday and landed safely after the airline received anonymous bomb threats, the carrier said. Flight 65 from Los Angeles and...
View ArticleTravel worries Q&A: Your questions answered as concerns rise over holiday plans
Aa a year punctuated by tragedy draws to a close, many readers have contacted the travel desk of The Independent with concerns about their future holiday plans. The following comprises a fair...
View ArticleFrance to keep airports open, flights, rail services continue
PARIS (Reuters) - France's foreign ministry said airports in the country would remain open and flights and rail services would continue despite co-ordinate attacks across Paris. "Airports continue to...
View ArticleWhy the AirAsia crash report should serve as a wake-up call for travellers
COMMENT Air travel is fundamentally an extraordinarily safe form of transport. But what travellers may not realise is the training standards for pilots and the regulatory oversight of carriers around...
View Article'Sick and tired': Tim Fischer calls for better Australian travel warnings...
Tim Fischer says he's "sick and tired" of Americans being warned about a potential terrorist attack in Sydney given the US is unable to control its deadly gun culture. It's time to call out the USA As...
View ArticleKiwi travellers warned to be vigilant
Travel agents say New Zealand tourists in France, or those planning to travel there soon, should be vigilant in light of the fatal terrorist attacks in Paris. House of Travel director Brent Thomas said...
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