Emirates Airline said the European Union should carefully consider implications of international airline alliances to ensure they do not violate antitrust rules. Airlines have been severely affected by the global economic crisis, after years of building their international operations. Many airlines have been developing relationships so they can cut costs and capacity.
Andrew Park, a senior Vice President at Emirates, explained that government support for consolidation in order to avoid corporate failures is increasing and alliances have become interwoven and sophisticated with enormous power. He said “The consequences of changing alliances are not fully considered. I would encourage policyholders to look deeply into this.” Currently the European Union is investigating Star Alliance members Air Canada, Continental, United Airlines, and Lufthansa regarding possible anti-trust violations.
Tall and triple roofed, this temple sits at what once was the site of the ancient city during the Licchavi period (during the 4th and 8th centuries). This temple is a Shiva one as specified by the bull on the steps and the mildly erotic carvings on the temple struts. To the west of the temple you’ll find the Ram Chandra Temple, named after Ram – an incarnation of Vishnu and the hero of the Hindu e...
Rahmi M. Koç Museum This museum is located in magnificent buildings on the shore of the Golden Horn. The museum collection contains thousands of items from gramophone needles to full size ships and aircraft. There is a series of exhibitions that displays the history of transportation, industry and communications. Displays include washing machines, carburetors, decommissioned ...
The Science Museum was founded along with the Victoria and Albert Museum in the wake of the Great Exhibition and is part of Great Britain’s National Museum of Science and Insustry. It did not become an independent entity until 1909. The current building, known as the East Block was constructed between 1913 and 1928. The museum has a collection of more than 300,000 objects, which depict the...
This is a mass of bare rock. What is exciting is the myth surrounding it, which claims that the Holy Prophet Mohammad stood on it likening Damascus to Paradise. Tourists should visit this mount at dusk when the city below lights up giving a stunning view. Timings: Daily, throughout the day Admission: none Address: Northwest of the city Tel: none ...