EU Planning to Charge Airlines for Carbon Emissions

Carriers flying in and out of EU will be required to keep track of the fuel they burn and pay up for any emissions that are over the cap set by the EU.

A Pilot’s view of airport security

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Airline crews often feel safer flying into foreign airports, according to pilot Patrick Smith. He offers his take on the differences in airports worldwide to host Lisa Mullins. Download MP3

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What to do about aviation security

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Leaders of the world’s aviation industry have warned against over-reacting to last week’s bomb plot using cargo aircraft but critics say more should be done. The World’s Alex Gallafent reports. Download MP3

Travel Podcast: Russian wildfires, bears gone wild

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Images like this are a stark reminder of how the unusual summer heat and the accompanying wildfires, have seriously affected life in Moscow. In this episode of our Talking Travel podcast, Lonely Planet’s Robert Reid says Russia’s a big place, and you shouldn’t let the wildfires stop you from visiting the country’s many tourist destinations. We’ll also discuss air rage, and some animals that seem to want to pack their suitcases and take a holiday. (Photo: Sergei Gutnikov)

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Talking Travel: Congress debates Cuba travel ban

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Cuban streets might still be filled with American cars, but American tourists have been effectively banned from visiting the island nation for decades now. But the US Congress is now looking at a number of measures designed to ease restrictions on travel to Cuba. In this episode of our Talking Travel podcast, Lonely Planet’s Robert Reid and Tom Hall offer their assessments of what increased US tourism might mean for Cuba, and its people. (Photo: Dirk van der Made)

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Talking Travel: New Airline Security Measures

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Episode four of Talking Travel explores the confusion surrounding the new regulations for air travelers in the wake of the attempt to bring down Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Christmas Day. We also explore the cities chosen by Lonely Planet readers as the world’s worst. Wolverhampton, England anyone? Tom Hall and Robert Reid also share stories from their holiday sojourns.

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