Travelography #89: Seat Upgrades, EU Air Carbon Trading, and New TSA Airport Delays Coming

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Airlines in the US are offering more opportunities for upgrading to business and first class. Europe wants all airlines flying to and in the EU to participate in a carbon trading program. Now the US wants to fingerprint people leaving the country, which could seriously slow down the airport check-in process.

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Travelography #52: Austria, Iraq, Fiji, Europe, iPods & China Love Cruise

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Austrian Airlines is first European to return to Iraq. Fiji's political problems are impacting tourism. First class and business passengers to get iPod video support. The US is losing out to Europe in attracting Asian business and leisure travelers. And a cruise from Shanghai for millionaires and attractive single women only. (I guess I wouldn't qualify!)

Austrian Airlines First European Carrier to Fly to Iraq

Tension grips tourism industry in Fiji

Fiji military to tourists: There will be no coup

Fliers with iPods may soon be able to plug in

U.S. business tourism suffers on travel restrictions

China love boat for millionaires

Travelography #18: Brits Ban Australia, Choice Seats , and Cruise Victim Rights

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Australia's 'Bloody Hell" tourism campaign is banned from UK television; Asian tourism growth is export heaven for Australian beef industry; Northwest Airlines starts charging extra for prime isle and emergency exit row seats; US Airfares went up last week; and the US Congress holds hearings on cruise ship crime and safety issues.

Links to this week's Travelography stories:

Australia undeterred campaign ban in Britain, says it will generate priceless publicity

Asian tourism boost demand for Australian beef

Northwest charges extra for seats with more legroom

Air fares rise on major U.S. carriers

Cruise industry safety topic of hearing

Cruise Victims Testify, Ask for Clearer Industry Laws

International Cruise Victims Organization

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