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April 19th, 2008

FlySmiles: SriLankan Airlines Frequent Flyer Club

If you find yourself flying over the Indian subcontinent frequently, you might want to take participate in SriLankan Airlines’ newly launched frequent flyer programme, the FlySmiLes. In addition to the usual miles collection, FlySmiles members also get to enjoy additional baggage privileges:
FlySmiLes Members who reach the Silver Tier Level can opt to join the Baggage […]

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April 12th, 2008

Lost Luggages

I’m not sure if you’ve heard of the disaster involving unclaimed luggages during the recent opening of the new London Heathrow Terminal 5 airport: more than 20,000 luggages went unclaimed due to a glitch in the computerized luggage system.
The worse part is, some reports say that reuniting these luggages to their owners are complicated by […]

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May 23rd, 2007

New Guidelines On Liquids in Hand Luggage

The International Civil Aviation Organization has issued new global security guidelines regarding carrying liquids, gels and aerosols in hand luggages. These guidelines, which are already being observed in Europe, US and some Asian airports, will take effect in most international airports starting on June 1, 2007. Here are the important points to note:
1. Liquids, aerosols, […]

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July 31st, 2006

Baggage Allowance Upgrade on Tiger Airways for S$15

Aside from not having meals served and limited services for passengers requiring special assistance, budget airlines also offer less baggage allowance. Usually these low-cost airlines only allow one checked-in luggage not exceeding 15 kilograms, and a hand-carried baggage not exceeding 7 kilos. For every kilogram in excess, one has to pay a hefty fee.
Good […]

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