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British Airways dumps passengers at military base in Portugal
British Airways offloaded a couple from a London to Jamaica flight at a Portuguese air force base, Wednesday, after a row broke out over their demands for an upgrade to business class, military officials said.
“The pilot decided to land in Lajes in the island of Terceira because of a dispute between cabin crew and a couple.
They wanted to be transferred from economy class to first class,” an air force spokesman told AFP.
He said the couple, from Britain, had filmed the spat on a mobile phone.
“The British couple will remain in Terceira and will be questioned by police,” he said.
The Boeing 777 had left London for the Jamaican capital Kingston late Wednesday.
Tourism
How to enjoy travelling in Bangkok
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is offering international visitors travel tips to help ensure a more enjoyable and pleasant stay, especially when arriving and staying in Bangkok.
First impressions often start with an airport transfer into town from either Don Mueang International or Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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Bangkok Tops Mastercard’s Cities Index For The Fourth Consecutive Year
Bangkok remains the No. 1 destination, with more than 22 million international overnight visitors, but Dubai tops the list for spending.
The Global Destination Cities Index—which ranks 200 cities based on proprietary analysis of publicly available visitor volume and spend data—reveals that Bangkok remains the No. 1 destination, with more than 22 million international overnight visitors.
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Customs Department clarifies Procedure for Air Passengers
According to the procedure, items that are exempted from duty include passengers’ accompanying belongings that are worth no more than 20,000 baht.
BANGKOK, 17 July 2019 (NNT) – The Customs Department has issued a document clarifying the customs procedure for air passengers arriving in Thailand.
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