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Hot air balloon rides rise again over Luxor under tighter safety rules
Image via Wikipedia On April 26, balloons flights over Luxor were suspended after an accident in which 16 tourists were injured. During the enforced break, the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority has insisted the companies introduce numerous safety measures. All 42 pilots from the eight companies who operate flights have been re-trained, whatever their safety record. In addition, all... »
