World Footprints Travel Report

Singapore Airlines plans to halt service to Athens and Abu Dabhi later this year. TSA pats down former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Starwood Hotels plans to build a Sheraton in Iraq. Panamanian man adrift at sea is suing Princess Cruise Lines for negligence. FBI warns travelers of potential viruses through hotel wireless spots. Yosemite National Park launches new webcam near Yosemite Falls. Visit World Footprints for more news and award-winning journalism. Today’s broadcast is supported by Exploration Travel Magazine and New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Northern Ireland authorities recover "viable explosive device" at St. Angelo Airport.  Former Cunard employee sentenced to four years in prison for child sex offenses.  US Department of Homeland Security study shows slightly more than half of airport security breaches yield corrective action.  Euro 2012 soccer trophy seized in protest against sex tourism in Ukrane.  Dubai set to build James Bond-like underwater hotel.  Visit World Footprints for more news and award-winning journalism.  Today's broadcast is supported by Exploration Travel Magazine and New Orleans CVB.

Plane crash leaves 15 dead in northern Nepal.  American Airlines softens stance against potential merger after secret meetings with bankruptcy committee.  Accident in New Zealand that took the lives of three Boston University Students leads host Auckland University to encourage visiting students to not drive there.  Ugandan army captures top rebel figure connected to Joseph Kony. Enterprising student in England to give away couples trip to Malta in You Tube contest after his girlfriend dumps him.  For more news, visit World Footprints.  Today's broadcast supported by Exploration Travel Magazine and New Orleans CVB.

A video of a British tourist attempting a sexual assault in Beijing has gone viral.  A couple was pulled off a JetBlue flight because their child's name was on a no-fly list.  Kingfisher Airline pilots called off their strike. Alligator Airways request to fly has been denied.  Hogswarts is coming to Japan.  White House announces new National Travel and Tourism Office.  Visit World Footprints for more news and award-winning journalism.  Today's broadcast is supported by Exploration Travel Magazine and New Orleans CVB.

The Olympic flame was lit this morning in front of the Temple of Hera.  Striking pilots across India are halting service.  China is suspending tours to the Philippines.  Man is removed from Carnival Magic after for a parody tweet.  A man without legs is set to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.  The "world's oldest backpacker" prepares for his eighth trip.  Visit World Footprints for more news and award-winning journalism.  Today's Report is supported by Exploration Travel Magazine and New Orleans CVB.

Would-be suicide bomber was a Saudi intelligence agent.  Photograph of missing girl being used in an advertising campaign.  Two Southwest flights delayed due to bomb threat.  Gun parts concealed in 4 year old's stuffed animals. U.S. issues travel alert for Lebanon.  United shifts its pet policy.  Visit World Footprints for more news and award-winning journalism.

The opening of Berlin's new airport has been delayed because of fire safety issues.  Costa Cruises christened a new ship and unveiled new safety initiatives.  A 787 Dreamliner landed in Washington, DC as part of its global tour.  Travelers to London should expect to pay up to four times more for hotel rooms this summer.  A tourist from Scotland was attacked by cheetahs. Las Vegas has opened its first drag queen bowling alley.  Visit World Footprints for more news and award-winning journalism.  This broadcast is supported by Exploration Travel Magazine and New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Spirit Airlines reversed its policy and refunded dying vet.  New Orleans woman is suing Southwest Airlines for saying she is too fat to fly.  SpaceX plans launch of demostration rocket. UNESCO names four sites in Rwanda as World Heritage Sites. A third British tourist dies in Mallorca in less than one month.  Museum in Philadelphia plans to dispel 2012 myths with new Maya exhibit.  For news and award winning journalism visit World Footprints.  Today's Trave Report is supported by Exploration Travel Magazine and New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.

China now says that blind activist Chen Guangcheng can apply to study abroad.  Budget airline bmibaby is set to shut down.  West Australian charter Alligator Airways has been grounded for safety concerns.  A North Carolina couple was kicked off a Royal Caribbean cruise because security screeners thought they discovered contraband in their luggage.  Spirit Airlines is under fire for refusing to refund a dying Vietnam veteran.  Spirit Airlines set to charge up to $100 for carry-ons.  Border agents throughout the UK are set to strike on May 10th.  For more news visit WorldFootprints.com.  Today's broadcast is supported by Exploration Travel Magazine and New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.  World Footprints is a leading voice in socially responsible travel & lifestyle.

South Korea is blaming North Korea for jamming global positioning systems of airliners operating out of Seoul.  Airline passengers rights organization expands hotline.  A female traveler was stopped at Newark's International Airport for carrying land mine casings in her luggage.  Over 100 people are dead following the capsizing of a passenger ferry in India.  A new website matches pet owners with host homes while owners travel.  An Australian billionaire plans to build a replica of the Titanic.  For more news visit World Footprints.  Today's broadcast is supported by Exploration Travel Magazine and New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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