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Safety
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AirSafe.com 
 Airline safety information for the passenger. Also includes information on fatal airline accidents by region, airport and airline security, information about materials passengers are not permitted to have on airplanes, how to make complaints, and links to other airline safety and policy-related sites. Maintained by an "aviation safety expert." http://www.airsafe.com/ Topics: Transportation, Travel Last updated Aug 11, 2005 Consular Information Sheet: Libya
Information from the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the U.S. Department of State about travel to Libya. Provides information about entry and exit requirements, safety and security, traffic safety and road conditions, crime, medial insurance, family and children's issues, and more. Also includes links to travel warnings. http://travel.state.gov/travel/libya.html Topics: Travel Last updated Oct 9, 2005 A Safe Trip Abroad
Tips from the U.S. Department of State for Americans traveling abroad to have a "safe and incident-free trip." Topics include what to bring and what to leave behind, what to learn before leaving (travel warnings, consular information sheets), precautions to take while traveling (walking, hotels, public transportation, driving, money), and information about terrorism and hijacking/hostage situations. Also includes information about assistance abroad and links to related sites. http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Travel Last updated Jul 12, 2005 Shopping Morocco's Souks
Tips for what to shop for and how to bargain at bazaars in Morocco. Includes brief descriptions of carpets, leather goods, traditional dress, and Moroccan pharmacies. Tips for souk shoppers include exchanging money only at banks, carrying sufficient cash, watching for pickpockets, and negotiating prices. From TravelLady Magazine. http://www.travellady.com/articles/article-shoppingmorocco.html Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Travel, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Apr 23, 2008 Travel Warnings and Consular Information Sheets
"Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information, to recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country." Listed by country, with accompanying information sheets. From the U.S. State Department. http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments, Travel Last updated Dec 30, 2004 U.S. Federal Aviation Administration: Travelers
Links to information for air travelers in the U.S. Topics include airport status and flight delays, limitations on items that can be brought on board (such as liquids, aerosols, and gels), security screening procedures, prohibited items, cell phone use, flying with children, flying with pets, consumer complaints, safety, health, and more. From the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). http://www.faa.gov/passengers/ Topics: Transportation, Travel Last updated Oct 9, 2006 |
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