NACC Regrets Increase in Costs to Be Borne by Air Travellers

The National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC) expressed disappointment with the federal government's decision to download increased security costs onto air travellers but nonetheless welcomed its intention to strengthen aviation security in Canada through a full review of CATSA. "Given the fragile state of the airline industry, we are disappointed that the federal government has chosen to substantially increase the Air Travellers Security Charge, thus placing the cost of what is fundamentally a matter of national concern onto passengers," stated George Petsikas, NACC President. "We believe it is the government's responsibility to provide security to its citizens and to visitors to Canada."

NACC said it fully endorses Transport Minister John Baird's stated objective of taking the necessary measures to ensure "all Canadians (are) safe and secure from terrorism."

LAN Flights Landing In Santiago After Quake

International flights run by Chile's biggest airline started to land on Sunday at the country's main airport in Santiago, which was closed due to damage caused by a massive earthquake a day earlier, state television reported.

Changi Buys Stake In Rome Airports

Singapore's Changi Airport said on Monday it has acquired a 5 percent stake in Gemina, the operator of Rome's two major airports, for SGD$100 million (USD$71 million), its biggest acquisition ever.

Hungary To Take 95 Pct Stake In Malev

Hungary will take a 95 percent stake in Malev under a deal signed by the government and Malev's Hungarian and Russian shareholders in a bid to save the airline, the government said.

LAN Flights Landing In Santiago After Quake

International flights run by Chile's biggest airline started to land on Sunday at the country's main airport in Santiago, which was closed due to damage caused by a massive earthquake a day earlier, state television reported.

Louisville vs Ole Miss 2

While the Rebels will offer a big challenge, this is a game the Cardinals should win. The Cardinals have been playing great zone defense in the last few games. This zone in tonights game should minimize penetration off the dribble. However it requires much awareness and hustling to open shooters. The Cardinals will also need to shoot a decent percentage from the field tonight, unlike against WKU. As all of us know, the easiest way to shoot a good percentage is by getting the ball inside, where we definitely will have an advantage. Also this will create open looks from the perimeter.

While the Cardinals won't gain much by winning this game, a loss would be devestating. As long as the Cards come out ready to play, they should win. GO CARDS.

Louisville vs Ole Miss

The Louisville Cardinals mens basketball team plays Ole Miss tonight in Cincinnati. This game should be one of there toughest tests of this young basketball season. The 9th ranked Cardinals come into the game with a 6-1 record, however there only loss to WKU was also there only game not in Freedom Hall. The Ole Miss Rebels are 7-3, 1-1 in road games.

The Rebels whom have lost to Utah, West Virginia, and New Mexico, have a high scoring backcourt with Chris Warren (19ppg), and David Huertas (21ppg). Huertas a transfer from Florida is shooting a sizzling 47% from three point range. Warren is a quick point guard who is good off the dribble. While the guards are good, I don't think that Ole Miss's frontcourt can match up with ours.