British Airways averts strike
LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters): British Airways Plc. narrowly averted a costly 48-hour strike by cabin crew members yesterday, reaching a last-minute deal with its largest union in return for new working conditions a day ahead of the planned...
Africa leads world tourism growth - UN
MADRID, Spain (Reuters): African tourist arrivals grew at twice the global growth rate in 2006, driven by visitors to sub-Saharan countries such as South Africa and Kenya, the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) said yesterday.
Spirit continues Carib expansion
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP): Spirit Airlines will offer direct flights three times a week from its Florida hub to St. Maarten as part of its Caribbean expansion, a spokeswoman said.
Venezuela's unemployment rate drops to 8.4 per cent
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP): Venezuela's unemployment rate closed at 8.4 per cent in December, down from 8.9 per cent a year ago, the government has reported.
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