Pakistani jet carrying 127 people crashes amid storm near Islamabad; all feared dead

Photo courtesy of The Canadian Press

Emergency workers with flashlights searched the smouldering wreckage of a passenger jet carrying 127 people that crashed into a muddy wheat field Friday while trying to land in a violent thunderstorm at Islamabad's main airport.

The government said there appeared to be no survivors in the crash of the Boeing 737-200 near Benazir Bhutto International Airport — the second major air disaster in the Pakistani capital in less than two years.

Lucerne: The Thrill of Mount Pilatus

Lucerne is a popular destination in Switzerland.

It is an essential stop for a day if you just want to tour the city, or two if you want to explore Mount Rigi or Mount Pilatus. Both excursions offers a great view of Lucerne from the summit and a chance to take a boat ride on the Lake Lucerne and a cabin ride up to the mountains.

While in the city, take a relaxing cruise around the lake? You will get fabulous panoramic view of the lovely landscape, the Old Town and the beautiful rolling hills of Switzerland adorned with charming homes and magnificent chateaus.

Travel Alert: Flight Cancellations at Pearson by Air Canada

Illegal job action by Air Canada pilots leads to cancellations at Pearson

Travellers at Pearson Intl Airport Terminal 1 ~ April 13, 2012

Air Canada has issued a nation-wide travel alert warning of delays after an "illegal job action" by a "small number" of its pilots affected several flights at Pearson International Airport and other air travel hubs Friday.

Pearson officials are reminding travellers to check their flight status before heading out to the airport. Click here to do that.

“It appears that a small number of pilots are engaging in an illegal job action and that’s having a result of leading to cancellations of some flights,” Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick told CityNews.

Azamara Quest Cruise Liner stranded for 24 hours at sea

45 Canadians on stricken Azamara Quest cruise liner; ship arrives in Malaysia

A luxury cruise ship stranded at sea for 24 hours because of a fire safely reached a Malaysian port where policy and embassy officials stood by Sunday to help 1,000 people aboard, including 45 Canadians.

Azamara Club Cruises courtesy of Reuters

The Azamara Quest drifted off the southern Philippines after flames engulfed one of its engine rooms Friday, injuring five crew members. It restored propulsion the next night and reached the harbour of Sandakan city in Malaysia's eastern state of Sabah on Borneo island late Sunday.

Armie Yuson of Manila, PHILIPPINES

9. Featured Traveller 

(Manila, Philippines)

Armie Yuson

Pharmacist/Businessman ~ Model/Actor ~ Writer/Blogger

       

       

Happy Loner Traveller

"Seize every opportunity as if it is your last, because you will only know in the end that it is already too late" 

Hi, I am your friend Armie Lawrence Leyva Yuson. Whenever I go to a place, I usually go alone and never feel sad. On the contrary, I am happy because I could discover things and understand more of myself, it's like I am with Me, trying to get to know myself better and discover my own secret and purpose in life.

I would just pack my bags and leave without anyone knowing. I just go where my feet takes me.

It all started when I want to go to Boracay in the Philippines and no one is available to join me. It is my dream to visit Boracay, so I tell myself that even if I am alone, I will try to enjoy the place, which I did.