???¢?¢?€š?¬?…?€?Malaysia has launched its biggest tourism drive since independence under its famous slogan ‘Malaysia: Truly Asia,???¢?¢?€š?¬?‚?? but it may as well read ???¢?¢?€š?¬?…?€?truly bizarre.’???¢?¢?€š?¬?‚?? Link: http://edition.cnn.com

???¢?¢?€š?¬?…?€?Spokesman for Easyjet, Toby Nicol, has reacted to criticism from Environment Minister Ian Pearson. Mr Pearson told The Guardian that the attitude of several airlines was ???¢?¢?€š?¬?…?€?a disgrace.???¢?¢?€š?¬?‚?? Link: http://news.sky.com/

???¢?¢?€š?¬?…?€?Recently announced increases in airline taxes aimed at helping reduce greenhouse gases should be repealed, according to Michael O’Leary, the chief executive of Ryanair.???¢?¢?€š?¬?‚?? Link: http://www.accountancyage.com

???¢?¢?€š?¬?…?€?The head of Europe’s biggest budget airline Ryanair urged Britain to adopt a fresh approach to taxing air travel which would target fuel-guzzling old planes and business class travellers.???¢?¢?€š?¬?‚?? Link: http://www.planetark.com/

???¢?¢?€š?¬?…?€?Planes, ships, automobiles — they’re all great ways to travel. But if you really want to understand where you are, rather than materialize in your destination with brain slightly befuddled, take a train. Watching the scenery unfold as you move from Point A to Point B allows you to experience new places in real time,…

“Ryanair has lost its claim against a website which helps customers of the airline complain about the service they receive.” Link: http://www.theregister.co.uk

???¢?¢?€š?¬?…?€?North Americans fed up with being ribbed over their geographical incompetence are trying to get even — pitting their skills against Britain in a transatlantic geography quiz.???¢?¢?€š?¬?‚?? Link: http://today.reuters.com

“Of all the world’s high and treacherous mountain peaks, only 14 summits reach above 8,000 meters in elevation. These heralded “Eight-Thousanders” include Everest, K2, Makalu, Annapurna and ten additional stratosphere-scraping summits.” Link: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16113203/

“It’s interesting reading US weblogs when they wax enthusiastic about Ryanair, typically on the foot of this BusinessWeek article. Here’s the thing ???¢?¢?€š?¬?¢?‚¬?? flying Ryanair is a deeply unpleasant experience. I’ve heard rumour that their staff are paid commission based on how many discretionary charges they can pile onto the basic fare ???¢?¢?€š?¬?¢?‚¬?? leaving you…

“Budget carrier Ryanair is negotiating with Israeli authorities to serve Tel Aviv from London in 2007, The Jewish Chronicle reported.” Link: http://jta.org/page_view_breaking_story.asp?intidV38

???¢?¢?€š?¬?…?€?Ryanair Holdings CEO Michael O’Leary makes no apologies for his penny-pinching. Want to check luggage? You’ll pay up to $9.50 per bag for the privilege. Free drinks and snacks? Forget about it. Even a bottle of water will set you back $3.40. It’s not just passengers who have to cough it up. Flight crew buy…

“Belfast is listed as a ‘city on the rise’ and Northern Ireland has been tipped by a top travel guide as one of the “must-see” countries to visit in 2007. The Lonely Planet Bluelist featured NI in the “Go List” section of its guide – a chapter dedicated to detailing the hot destinations for the…

“Easyjet has reported a 56% rise in annual profits, helped by a growth in passenger numbers and new routes. The low-cost carrier made a pre-tax profit of ???€š?‚?£129m in the year to the end of September – despite the big rise in fuel costs.” Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6145872.stm

“Norway is the world’s best place to live, according to the United Nations Human Development Index. Here’s everything you’d want to know about the Scandinavian paradise.” Link: http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/europe/11/09/insider.norway/index.html?eref=rss_latest

“The curious case of Ryanair's subcontractors Crewlink Ltd and their present, yet non-existent aircraft employees.” Link: title="http://www.indymedia.ie/">http://www.indymedia.ie/