Tag: travel

Latest updates from Cathay Pacific on A350 Engine Inspection

Hong Kong, Sept. 3, 2024, — Cathay Pacific advises that the maintenance activity on our A350 fleet is progressing well. Our engineering team have thoroughly inspected our fleet of operational A350 aircraft within 24 hours. In total, we have identified 15 aircraft with affected engine components that require replacement and three have already gone through… Continue reading Latest updates from Cathay Pacific on A350 Engine Inspection

State Department Cautions US Citizens International Travel Challenges

Dec. 30, 2021 Office of the Spokesperson, US State Department International Travel Challenges During COVID-19 U.S. citizens who choose to travel internationally should be aware that they may face unexpected challenges related to COVID-19 as they attempt to return to the United States or attempt to travel from one overseas location to another.  U.S. citizens… Continue reading State Department Cautions US Citizens International Travel Challenges

Beautiful Meili Snow Mountain and Its Virgin Peaks

The Meili Snow Mountain, also known as the Prince Snow Mountains, is located deep in the Tibetan Plateau foothills, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of Deqin County Town, which is about 4 hours’ driving from Shangri-La, Yunnan Province. The area is a land of pilgrimage for Tibetan Buddhists. In the 1930s, it was praised… Continue reading Beautiful Meili Snow Mountain and Its Virgin Peaks

Dr. Man-Chung Tang Talks about Traveling to China During Covid-19 Pandemic

Chongqing, China, Sept. 9, 2020 – Dr. Man-Chung Tang, Chairman of the Board of T.Y.Lin International and member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, made his way back to Chongqing from New York after purchasing the 10th flight ticket in half a year. He talked about his experience of trying to get back to… Continue reading Dr. Man-Chung Tang Talks about Traveling to China During Covid-19 Pandemic

Mayor Walsh Issues Tips Ahead of Arctic Cold Blast

Boston, Dec. 15, 2016 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced a set of tips and guidelines in advance of this week’s forecast of bitterly cold weather. Forecasters are predicting an Arctic plunge on Thursday night into Friday, with wind chills reaching 16 degrees below zero. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch, as… Continue reading Mayor Walsh Issues Tips Ahead of Arctic Cold Blast

Boston’s New 25 MPH Default Speed Limit Effective Jan. 9, 2017

Boston, Nov. 30, 2016, — Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the default speed limit on City of Boston streets will be reduced from 30 mph to 25 mph effective January 9, 2017. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Mayor, Boston City Council, Governor Baker, MassDOT and Massachusetts State Legislature this change will… Continue reading Boston’s New 25 MPH Default Speed Limit Effective Jan. 9, 2017

Shareco to Take 34.9% Stake in Global Eagle Entertainment

Beijing, November 25, 2016 — On November 9, Beijing Shareco Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Shareco”, NEEQ: 837676) and Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (“GEE”, NASDAQ: ENT) jointly announced that Shareco plans to acquire up to a 34.9% stake in GEE for approximately US$416mm, and would become GEE’s single largest shareholder post-transaction. Shareco and GEE also expect to… Continue reading Shareco to Take 34.9% Stake in Global Eagle Entertainment

Wet Snow Causes Widespread Power Outage

BOSTON – Feb. 5, 2016 – Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that due to weather forecasts, with expected accumulations of up to eight inches, Boston Public Schools will be closed today. The Public Works Department (PWD) will have 500 trucks pre-treating roads in Boston by 6:00 a.m. and two city-owned truck-mounted snow blowers to prepare… Continue reading Wet Snow Causes Widespread Power Outage

US State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert

Nov. 23, 2015, — The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and non-conventional weapons and… Continue reading US State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert