Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Milan: Coconut Fountain


Milan: Coconut Fountain
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Milan: Clowns
























Milan: Clowns
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Monday, October 29, 2007

Milan: Ciao Bella


Milan: Ciao Bella
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Sunday, October 28, 2007

Milan: Via Montenapoleone


Milan: Via Montenapoleone
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Saturday, October 27, 2007

Milan: Milano/Oxford


Milan: Milano/Oxford
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Friday, October 26, 2007

Milan: Hotel Verona


Milan: Hotel Verona
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Thursday, October 25, 2007

Milan: Hotel City


Milan: Hotel City
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Milan: Pannocchie


Pannocchie
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Milan: $!
























Milan: $!
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Milan: Via Ragazzi del '99


Via Ragazzi del '99
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Monday, October 22, 2007

Deputy Mayor of Delhi Killed by Horde of Monkeys

Monkeys kill Delhi deputy mayor
Delhi's deputy mayor dies after falling from a terrace while trying to fight off a horde of wild monkeys.
BBC News
Last Updated: Sunday, 21 October 2007, 21:33 GMT 22:33 UK










SS Bajwa suffered serious head injuries when he fell from the first-floor terrace of his home on Saturday morning trying to fight off the monkeys.


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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

British Airways Baggage Policy: Effective November 6, 2007

BRITISH AIRWAYS BAGGAGE POLICY

British Airways’ revised hold baggage policy will come into full effect from November 6.

The new policy was partially introduced in February to give staff and customers sufficient time to familiarise themselves with the changes. Since then, the airline has conducted extensive research involving its customers and its staff.

As a result, it will make a number of changes, designed to address the key concerns highlighted.

The changes will mean:
Excess baggage charges will be significantly reduced.
Customers will benefit from a 20 per cent discount if they pay excess baggage charges online at ba.com.

Revised online excess baggage rates will be:
UK domestic flights - £14 one-way (previously £24)
All other short haul - £24 one-way (previously £48)
Long haul - £60 one-way (previously £96)

Customers paying excess baggage charges at the airport will pay:
UK domestic - £20 one-way (previously £30)
All other shorthaul - £30 one-way (previously £60)
Long haul - £75 one-way (previously £120)

Continued flexibility for customers who are unable to carry one bag, provided they remain within the 23kgs weight limit.

Customers who check in bags within their piece allowance but that exceed 23kgs will pay a flat-rate of £25, with effect from November 4, 2008, once the airline’s transition into London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 is complete.

Customers will continue to be able to take their sporting equipment such as golf bags and skis for free in addition to their normal personal baggage allowance.

The airline has redefined the list of sporting equipment to make it easier for customers to understand what they can and cannot check in. It also takes into account limitations of airport baggage systems and size and weight restrictions in the aircraft hold.

All other aspects of the policy will remain the same.

Since introducing its new baggage policy in February 2007, the airline has conducted research with its staff and customers. The revisions to the policy reflect the outcome of this research.

With effect from November 6, passengers’ personal baggage allowance will be:

One bag weighing no more than 23kgs for Euro/World Traveller economy passengers with the exception of some longhaul routes including, the USA and Canada, Argentina, Brazil, the Caribbean, Mexico, Bermuda, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria. Customers travelling in World Traveller (economy) to and from the above destinations will be able to take two bags, each weighing no more than 23kgs.

Two bags, each weighing no more than 23kgs for Club Europe and World Traveller Plus passengers.

Three bags, each weighing no more than 23kgs for Club World and First passengers. Sporting equipment such as golf bags and skis can be taken free of charge in addition to a passenger’s personal baggage allowance.

Where it is clear that a passenger cannot manage one bag of 23kgs, they will be able to check in an additional bag free of charge, as long as both bags are within 23kgs. Infants’ personal allowance is one bag, weighing no more than 23kgs. Pushchairs, car seats and wheelchairs can be taken in addition to the baggage allowance.

Hand baggage allowance remains:
Passengers departing from or transferring through a UK airport can take one standard-sized bag no bigger than 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm (22 inches x 17.5 inches x 9.85 inches).

Passengers departing airports outside the UK, and whose journey ends in the UK can take:
One standard sized bag no bigger than 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm (22 inches x 17.5 inches x 9.85 inches) and a laptop sized bag or briefcase.

There is no weight limit for cabin bags, provided customers can lift the bags, unaided, into the overhead lockers in the aircraft cabin.

Restrictions remain in place for the carriage of liquids, gels and creams in hand baggage for all passengers departing from and transferring through all EU airports, the USA and Canada. Some other airports around the world operate their own restrictions. Customers are advised to check before they travel.

Please visit www.ba.com for full details of the revised baggage policy.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Milan: Bentley


Bentley
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Thursday, October 11, 2007

Milan: Ferrari/Via Montenapoleone


Ferrari/Via Montenapoleone
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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Milan: Taxi Stand


Taxi Stand
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Sunday, October 07, 2007

Milan: Ai Treni


Ai Treni
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Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Milan: Too Much Milano


Too Much Milano
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Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Milan: Shock Economy Milano


Shock Economy Milano
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Monday, October 01, 2007

BBC Worldwide buys Lonely Planet

BBC Worldwide buys Lonely Planet
BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has bought the travel guide publisher, Lonely Planet.
BBC News
Last Updated: Monday, 1 October 2007, 10:27 GMT 11:27 UK

We felt that BBC Worldwide would provide a platform true to our vision and values, while allowing us to take the business to the next level ...

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Milan: Cosi Fan Tutti


Cosi Fan Tutti
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