European airlines restart Middle East routes after war halt
British Airways to resume Tel Aviv on March 14 and Bahrain on March 10 with twice weekly flights. Iberia plans Tel Aviv and Cairo service from March 3, with possible schedule changes. Kuwait and Riyadh Dhahran remain suspended. Iberia also cuts 10 percent of staff due to lower ticket sales from the Gulf War.
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PBS Civil War Series Boosts Attendance at Virginia Parks
The Civil War documentary spurred visitor increases at Manassas Manassas National Battlefield Park up 20 percent since September with over 2000 tourists the day after Thanksgiving. Appomattox Court House visits rose 14.3 percent and Petersburg Battlefield up 16.6 percent. Virginia plans rebroadcasts in major cities to sustain interest as overall state visits rose 0.1 percent.
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Travel safety tips for wartime travel and foreign visits
Practical guidance on traveling during unrest. Highlights include arriving early at airports, avoiding curbside check in, carrying minimal luggage, declaring electronics, and strict security checks. Also covers State Department advisories for Gulf War destinations, emergency contacts, embassy help, and documenting itineraries for safety.
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Economy drives travel changes more than war fears
A national Opinion Research Corp survey for Arthur D. Little finds 16 percent altered travel plans recently, with 43 percent citing economic reasons and only 16 percent blaming the Gulf War. The study notes 40 percent would resume if the economy improves, while airlines face continued downturn and cautious consumer behavior.
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