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Aeroflot Celebrates 41th Anniversary Of Signature Of Agreement Between The USSR And The USA.

November 4, 41 years ago USSR and the USA signed the agreement on air traffic between 2 powerful countries

Now Aeroflot has regular non-stop flights to: New York, Washington, Los Angeles.

All flights are operated on Boeings 767. Since 2001 Aeroflot has carried about 1 million 265 thousand passengers to/from the USA.

Joining of OJSC “Aeroflot” the global international alliance SkyTeam opened new cooperation opportunities with American members of the alliance – air companies Delta, Continental and NorthWest.

November 23, 2006, Moscow – "Aeroflot-Russian Airlines" becomes a winner of the "Company of the Year" prize in "Transport" nomination.
"Company of the Year" prize is founded by weekly Russian business magazine named "Kompania". Since 1999 the editors of this magazine keep holding annual Prize award ceremonies.

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Spring 2006.The U.S. State department rolled out a new passport embedded with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag containing the holder's digital photo and personal data. The U.S. "e-passport" will also have a new look, incorporating additional anti-fraud and security features.

A new design will reflect the varied landscapes of our country and each page will include a quote reflecting the hope and success that is the United States of America.

The image from the right is an example of the cover in the new U.S. e-passport

"E-passports" will be introduced over the next several months. By the end of October 2006, all new and renewed passports will be of the e-variety. Current passports will remain valid until the expiration date.

The high-tech ID is part of a lager effort to boost U.S. border security. It will help make sure the someone cannot simply use your passport and it may just speed up processing lines at the airports.

Facing high fuel costs, almost all airlines trimmed baggage weight limits for international flights. Coach passengers can check two 50-pound maximum bags to most destinations. Some airlines have a higher allowance for business- and first-class passengers. In what may be a sign of limits to come, starting this month British Airways will allow coach passengers only one checked suitcase on its intra-European flights; an extra bag will cost $113.

If your bag tips the scale, you'll pay an extra $25 to $50, providing it's less than 20 pounds over the limit. Heavier suitcases could cost $100 or more. Oversize luggage (more than 62 linear inches) will cost you $80 to $100, and if your bag is both overweight and oversize, you'll pay both penalties. Bottom line: Buy a lightweight suitcase, so you don't sacrifice 35 percent of your allotment on the bag alone. And don't over pack: Overstuffed luggage is more likely to burst open en route.