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Jun 14, 2009

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a swine flu pandemic as the virus continues to spread globally. The first death in the UK from the virus, that of 38-year-old Jacqueline fleming in Scotland, has also been announced. WHO director-general Dr Margaret Chan said: "The virus is contagious, spreading easily from one person to another, and from one country to another. As of today, nearly 30,000 confirmed cases have been reported in 74 countries. Jun 12, 2009

Developing countries, where medical care systems are weak and supplies of antivirals insufficient, will be the frontline of the World Health Organisation's battle against pandemic flu. The new H1N1 virus has caused mainly mild illness among people in rich countries such as Canada and the United States, with most patients recovering without even going to a doctor. But experts fear it could prove far more deadly to poor populations already weakened by malnutrition, chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes, or low immunity due to HIV/AIDS. Jun 12, 2009

The World Health Organisation appears ready to declare the first flu pandemic in more than 40 years, after calling an emergency meeting of experts on Thursday to discuss the spreading H1N1 outbreak. There have been 27,737 cases reported in 74 countries to date, including 141 deaths, according to the WHO's latest tally. Jun 11, 2009

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is on the verge of declaring the first influenza pandemic in more than 40 years, but wants to ensure countries are well prepared to prevent a panic, its top flu expert said on Tuesday. Keiji Fukuda, acting WHO assistant director-general, voiced concern at the sustained spread of the new H1N1 strain -- including more than 1,000 cases in Australia -- following major outbreaks in North America, where it emerged in April. Confirmed community spread in a second region beyond North America would trigger moving to phase 6 -- signifying a full-blown pandemic -- from the current phase 5 on the WHO's 6-level pandemic alert scale. Jun 9, 2009

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus has today announced it is to slash capacity by up to a quarter, blaming heavy losses and falling demand. According to an official statement, routes from Dublin to San Francisco and Washington will cease on October 25, and its flights between Shannon and Boston will be reduced from seven to four per week. Reports in the Irish press claim Aer Lingus will announce further cuts imminently. Services from Shannon to New York and Chicago are also expected to be dropped. The cuts will affect Aer Lingus' winter schedule. It is unclear whether the routes will be reinstated after the winter season. Jun 12, 2009

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus said it will launch service from London Gatwick to Bucharest, Eindhoven, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Warsaw and Vilnius and suspend flights to Nice for the winter schedule. Vilnius service will begin Sept. 10, with the remaining five routes starting Oct. 25. Jun 9, 2009

Affiliated Computer Services,

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. and Norfolk Airport today announced that the airport is now accepting MasterCard PayPass contactless payments in its major parking lots. The Norfolk International Airport PayPass implementation is being managed by ACS, an industry leader in airport parking systems. Jun 8, 2009

Airbus

Since June 1, Bangkok belongs to the few airports around the world to receive the Airbus A380 regularly with a daily flight from Emirates Airlines linking the Thai capital to Dubai. Jun 8, 2009

Bmibaby

Bmibaby has launched phase one of its summer 2010 flight program from East Midlands, Manchester, Birmingham International and Cardiff Airport. Seven of the top Mediterranean holiday destinations have gone on sale, and customers will be able to book flights from April 19, 2010, to Oct. 23 2010. Bmibaby is the first low-cost airline to go on sale with flights for the summer period, and even more holiday destinations and additional frequencies will be released soon. Flight prices start from just GBP 36.99 one way including taxes and charges and are bookable online at www.bmibaby.com. Jun 12, 2009

Eurowings

Eurowings will resume its seasonal weekly Dusseldorf-Newquay Cornwall flight June 20 aboard a Bombardier CRJ200. Jun 11, 2009

Lufthansa, London

Lufthansa will finally join fellow Star Alliance airlines in Heathrow's Terminal 1 next week, with four other Star carriers also making the move this month. Lufthansa's relocation to T1 was delayed last year due to the chaotic opening of Terminal 5, but the carrier will now move operations from T2 to the refurbished T1 on Tuesday June 16. Around [pounds sterling]100m has been spent revamping what is gradually becoming the Star Alliance terminal at Heathrow. The new Star Alliance-branded check-in area in zone K offers 17 desks, 12 self-service machines, and six fast bag drop facilities. There is also a first class lobby and four check-in desks for premium passengers. Dedicated Star Alliance business and first class lounges were also opened last year. Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss made the move to T1 earlier this week, with Austrian Airlines, TAP Portugal and Croatia Airlines also moving over this month, where they will join existing carriers Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Bmi, Lot Polish Airlines, South African Airways, United Airlines and US Airways. The moves will leave the 22 members of Star Alliance split between Terminals 1 and 3. Jun 12, 2009

Ukraine International Airlines

Ukraine International Airlines launched twice-weekly Kiev Boryspil-Nice service on a 737. Jun 9, 2009

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