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These General Conditions of Carriage solely apply to scheduled flights operated by Mistral Air S.r.l. on the routes sold on the www.mistralair.it website. Passengers travelling on Mistral Air CHARTER flights are kindly requested to refer to the Mistral Air website www.mistralair.it or contact their Tour Operator.
Unless otherwise provided, for the purposes of these General Conditions of Carriage the following terms will have the meaning as set out below:
- "General Conditions of Carriage" (hereafter also referred to as "GCCs"): the provisions contained in this document and solely applicable to the flights referred to in Article 1 above;
- "Flights": the routes identified by Article 1 of these GCCs, to which the provisions in these GCCs apply;
- "Carrier": Mistral Air S.r.l. (hereafter also referred to as "Mistral Air"), a limited liability company whose purpose is the operating of aviation activities that it provides under the scrutiny of the relevant aviation authorities, namely the carriage by air of Passengers and baggage as referred to in these GCCs; the Carrier is in possession of an appropriate air carrier licence (COA No I-021) issued by ENAC (the Italian civil aviation authority) on 29 August 2007 in accordance with the provisions of national, international and EU law governing air transport, including the conventions on international air transport in force and, in particular, Regulation (EEC) No 2407/1992; Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 implementing the Montreal Convention of 1999; Regulation (EC) No 899/2001; Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 and subsequent amendments and additions thereto;
- "General Sales Agent" (hereafter also referred to as "GSA"): limited liability company whose purpose is to pursue activities in the tourism sector, operating solely, with reference to the flights referred to in Article 1 of these GCCs, as General Agent of Mistral Air for the sale of air tickets;
- "Passenger": any individual that the carrier transports or undertakes to transport, except for members of the crew;
- "Baggage": the articles, personal belongings and other items in the Passenger's possession, whether or not these have been checked in, which the Passenger may wear, use or in any case have during the flight for comfort or use during the journey and which the Carrier undertakes to transport together with the Passenger, as an accessory obligation to the contract for the transporting of an individual;
- "Checked Baggage": baggage delivered to the Carrier, for which a baggage identification tag is issued;
- "Unchecked Baggage": hand baggage which the Passenger may take into the aircraft cabin;
- "Baggage Receipt": the document issued to the Passenger as evidence of the delivery of the Checked Baggage to Mistral Air, corresponding to a baggage identification tag placed on the baggage itself;
- "Ticket": the travel document, valid for tax purposes, consisting of the document issued by the Carrier entitled "Passenger Ticket and Baggage Receipt", or, for electronic tickets, the document entitled "Electronic Passenger Ticket and Baggage Receipt" containing confirmation and a list of the flight information, and also including the Confirmation Number/Booking Reference Code;
- "Boarding Card": the document issued to the Passenger when presenting at the Check-in, containing a list of the flight information, and any seat allocation in the aircraft;
- "Booking Reference Code": an alphanumeric code given by the Carrier to the Passenger that identifies the purchase of the Ticket;
- "Special Drawing Rights": the unit of account established in 1969 by the International Monetary Fund in order to create a single homogenous currency for international commercial transactions, quoted daily, published in the main daily papers;
- "Call Center": the Carrier's telephone assistance centre, managed by the GSA, which Passengers may contact to make bookings and purchase tickets or obtain general information on flights and purchase methods, or to request changes to tickets already booked and purchased;
- "Adults": Passengers who are aged 12 or over on the date of the flight (for a single ticket) or on the date of the return (for a return flight);
- "Children" or "Child": Passengers who are aged between 2 and 11 on the date of the flight (for a single ticket) or on the date of the return (for a return flight);
- "Unaccompanied Minors": in relation to domestic flights, Passengers who are aged under 14 on the date of the flight (for a single ticket) or on the date of the return (for a return flight); in relation to international flights, Passengers who are aged under 15 on the date of the flight (for a single ticket) or on the date of the return (for a return flight);
- "Infant": Passengers who are aged under two on the date of the flight (for a single ticket) or on the date of the return (for a return flight);
- "PIR – Property Irregularity Report": the form to be filled in by a Passenger in the event of lost, damaged or delayed baggage; the form may be obtained at the "Lost and Found" airport offices;
- "Montreal Convention": the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, signed in Montreal on 28 May 1999; "Regulation (EC) No 2027/97": Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 of 9 October 1997 on air carrier liability in the event of accidents;
- "Regulation (EC) No 889/02": Regulation (EC) No 889/02 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 May 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 on air carrier liability in the event of accidents;
- "Navigation Law": the Navigation Law adopted under Royal Decree No 327 of 30 March 1942 and subsequent amendments and additions thereto.
The purchase of tickets can be made on the website www.mistralair.it
Tickets are sold only for the Economy Class and may refer to one-way or round-trip flights. You can purchase tickets for up to 9 passengers per transaction.
The payment of the total cost of the ticket, including the tariff, tariff surcharges, the sale service where required and any airport tax, is due at the time of purchase unless otherwise stated. Once the payment has been processed, the Carrier will confirm the purchase by communicating to the Passenger the Reservation Reference Code and the flight route summary data. If payment is not successful, the Carrier may not confirm the purchase.
For online purchases, the purchase confirmation, the Booking Reference Code and the flight route summary data will be sent by Mistral Air exclusively to the email address provided by the passenger. In case of purchase of the ticket through a travel agency, the agency will be responsible for providing the Reservation Reference Code and the flight route summary data to the Passenger.
The Carrier does not offer connecting flights and does not assume any liability for any missed connections, either for connecting flights operated by other companies or for connecting flights operated by Mistral Air.
Where a Passenger books a connecting flight with Mistral Air, the two bookings will be considered for all purposes as separate and not connected, and the Passenger must therefore check in separately for each segment, in accordance with these GCCs.
You are therefore advised, when purchasing connecting flights, to allow for an interval of at least three hours between the scheduled arrival of the first flight and departure of the second.
The charges relate only to air travel from the airport of departure to the destination airport, and do not include any transfer between airport terminals.
The fares are in force and applicable at the time of purchase, for which a limited numbers of seats is made available. Fares may vary before transport depending on the number of seats that is still available at the time of purchase.
Without prejudice to article concerning the terms of transport of excess baggage, in addition to the fare, the taxes imposed by the Government and other authorities, in particular the airport, for each ticket purchased, passenger and their luggage, and the use of the services available at the airport, shall be borne by the passenger.
For flights under these General Conditions of Transport, four categories of fares apply: Flex, Comfort, Saver and Promo, each in turn made up of different booking classes.
"Flex" fare
This fare allows to make changes to the original booking (change of date and/or time) and to the Passenger's name, without application of any booking fee but with just fare adjustments as per the amount indicated in paragraph 4.1, within the time limit of one day from the departure of the booked flight.
It also allows cancellation without penalty as well as full refund subject to any charges or expenses related to payments by credit card or other payment methods within the hours 23:59 of the day of execution of the original reservation. Any cancellation by the passenger beyond the 23.59 from the day of execution of the reservation and within 24h before flight departure will give rise to a repayment amounting to the 90% of the full fare, and reimbursement of airport taxes excluding charges and expenses relating to the payment.
For tickets purchased through agencies, booking changes (change of date and/or time) can be made through the same agency that sold the ticket.
This fare allows to carry a 15 kgs baggage on hold without any additional cost.
"Comfort" Fare
It allows to change booking (change of date and/or time) within the time limit of three days from the departure of the flight purchased with the application of a booking fee of €45 per flight segment and possible fare adjustment as indicated in the paragraph 4.1
It allows to change the name of the passenger within maximum three days from departure of the flight booked with the application of a booking fee of €15 per flight segment and possible fare adjustment.
It also allows cancellation without penalty as well as full refund subject to any charges or expenses related to payments by credit card or other payment methods within 23:59 hours from the day of execution of the original reservation. Any cancellation after the 23:59 hours from the day of execution and within 72h before flight departure will give rise to a repayment amounting to the 50% of the full rate, and reimbursement of airport taxes with the exception of fees and expenses relating to the payment.
For tickets purchased through agencies, booking changes (change of date and/or time) can be made through the same agency that sold the ticket.
This fare allows to carry a 15 kgs baggage on hold, without any additional cost.
"Saver" Fare
It allows cancellation without penalty as well as full refund subject to any charges or expenses related to payments by credit card or other payment methods within 23:59 hours from the day of execution of the original reservation. Any cancellation after the 23:59 hours from the day of execution and within 96h before flight departure will give rise to a repayment amounting to the 25% of the full rate, and reimbursement of airport taxes with the exception of fees and expenses relating to the payment.
It allows to change the name of the passenger within maximum four days from departure of the flight booked with the application of a booking fee of €15 per flight segment and possible fare adjustment.
For tickets purchased through agencies, booking changes (change of date and/or time) can be made through the same agency that sold the ticket.
This fare allows to carry a 15 kgs baggage in hold without any additional cost, except for flights from/to Bydgoszcz where no baggage on hold is included.
"Promo" Fare
It does not allow, under any circumstances, to change booking (change of date and/or time).
It allows to change the name of the passenger within maximum four days from departure of the flight booked with the application of a booking fee of €30 per flight segment and possible fare adjustment.
It allows cancellation without penalty as well as full refund subject to any charges or expenses related to payments by credit card or other payment methods within 23:59 hours from the day of execution of the original reservation. Any cancellation by the passenger after the 23:59 hours from the day of execution will not give rise to any refund of the fare, charges or expenses relating to the payment, but only to reimbursement of airport taxes.
For tickets purchased through agencies, booking changes (change of date and/or time) can be made through the same agency that sold the ticket.
No baggage on hold is included.
"Super Promo" Fare
It does not allow, under any circumstances, to change booking (change of date and/or time) or change name.
It allows cancellation without penalty as well as full refund subject to any charges or expenses related to payments by credit card or other payment methods within 23:59 hours from the day of execution of the original reservation. Any cancellation by the passenger after the 23:59 hours from the day of execution will not give rise to any refund of the fare, charges or expenses relating to the payment, but only to reimbursement of airport taxes.
For tickets purchased through agencies, booking changes (change of date and/or time) can be made through the same agency that sold the ticket.
No baggage in hold is included in this fare
4.1 Conditions applicable to all fare categories
In case of flight changes (change of date and/or time), regardless of the application of any booking fee in accordance with the relevant fare, if the price of the already purchased and confirmed flight is lower than the new flight chosen, the passenger will still be required to pay the difference between the price originally paid and the lowest fare available at the time when the change is requested. If the fare for the new flight chosen is lower than the one originally paid, no refund will be due to the Passenger.
In case of flight changes (change of date and/or time), the passenger will not be entitled to a refund of any surcharges and additional services previously purchased.
The passenger who decides to renounce, for reasons not attributable to the carrier, to the use of this service, or who is not present for boarding in the terms provided by these GCC, will only be entitled to a request for refund of airport taxes by sending a formal written request via registered letter to the Vector.
4.2 Cancellations for Mourning and Disease
If the departure of the Passenger is prevented by circumstances over which he/she has no control, the provisions of art. 945 of the Navigation Code shall apply. The passenger will be required to inform the carrier immediately, and will be able to either make a specific request for reimbursement by sending a registered letter to Mistral Air ticket, attaching the flight booking code, the proof of the impediment and providing the bank details for the refund; or request Mistral Air to use the ticket on another date to the passenger's choice, via the same route. If the impediment relates to one of the relatives or employees of the family, who were to travel together, each Passenger can request termination of the contract under the same conditions.
If a passenger cannot start a journey or, after having begun it, is unable to complete it within the period of validity of the ticket due to serious illness, the Carrier will extend the validity of the ticket until the day on which the Passenger, in accordance to appropriate medical certification - which must be promptly provided - will be able to travel or until the first flight, after that date, departing from the place from which the journey had to be initiated or is resumed, on the condition that a seat is available in the class of service corresponding to the paid fare. The validity of the ticket will be extended for no more than three months from the date shown on the medical certificate. In the above cases the Carrier will also extend the ticket validity for the immediate family members or life partners of the sick passenger who may be traveling with him/her, or other accompanying persons to the same affiliated. All requests received in this connection will be unquestionably evaluated by the Vector with no guarantee of actual acceptance.
In exceptional cases, however, Mistral Air will consider the issuance of a Credit/Voucher, in the event of death or serious illness requiring the continuous presence of the traveler to a close family member (mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent or child) provided a letter of request and a copy of the death certificate, or in case of serious illness, a copy of the certificate signed by the doctor listing the reasons for the necessary presence of the traveler, to be sent via registered letter to Mistral Air. In the event of death of the passenger during the trip, the ticket of the person who may be accompanying him/her will be changed. In case of death of first-degree relatives, spouse or companion of the passenger who has commenced travel, the validity of the Passenger's ticket and that of their first-degree relatives, spouse or companion who may be accompanying him/her will be changed as per the previous case.
Changes will be made upon presentation of an appropriate certificate of death and in any case, the extension of validity of the ticket may not exceed 45 days from the date of death.
4.3 Refund only made in favor of the person making the booking
We process direct refunds through the original payment method or through a different method of payment, which will be in favour of the person who made the booking, if the original payment method is no longer available.
A refund made in favor of any person presenting himself as the person who made the reservation, upon presentation of the relevant reservation (including the Booking Reference) or any other documentation provided by us in relation to the flight, and for whom we have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the claim, will be considered as a valid and final refund which will release us from any liability and any further requests for reimbursement from the person who made the booking or any passenger and/or other person part of the reservation.
Flights must be paid in EURO or through circuit Visa or MasterCard or Postepay if the purchase is made online.
Please be informed that in order to ensure the confidentiality and security of data relating to credit cards used in online transactions, the website of the Carrier is protected by Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology that, at present, is the most advanced method for safely transferring credit card data and other sensitive information over the Internet. The Carrier has the right to refuse transportation if the applicable fare, as well as taxes and supplements, are not paid.
Passengers must arrive at the airport in good time to carry out check-in operations.
Check-in operations begin approximately two hours before the scheduled departure of the flight and end 45 minutes before that time.
In order to avoid the risk of missing a flight, you are advised to check in well in advance and to be at the departure gate at least 35 minutes before the flight's scheduled departure time. The Carrier reserves the right to reallocate the seat originally reserved to a delayed Passenger if the Passenger arrives after that time.
In order to check in, Passengers must go to the dedicated counters with a valid identity document and the Booking Reference Code given to them by the GSA/Carrier at the time they purchased their Tickets. Self-certifications to prove personal identity are not accepted.
Passengers must also ensure that they are in possession of any documents required by the laws of the destination countries in order to enter their territories.
It is in all circumstances the sole responsibility of Passengers to ensure that, in addition to a valid identity document, they are also in possession of any further requirements or documents required by the customs and immigration authorities and any penalties, sanctions, charges or costs resulting from the absence of such requirements or valid documents shall be their responsibility. The Carrier therefore advises, in order to avoid any unpleasant misunderstandings, that Passengers should contact the immigration authorities of the destination country to obtain information and clarifications before purchasing their tickets.
Where the documents produced by Passengers are not valid, or where the name of the Passenger shown on the booking does not correspond exactly (letter for letter) with the name on the identity document, the Carrier will deny boarding and the Passenger will not be entitled to any refund.
Documents for Schengen Countries – To visit Schengen Countries, it is sufficient to show a valid identity card for the departure. We would remind you that a driving licence is not valid for expatriation purposes.
Documents for non-Schengen – To visit Non-Schengen Countries it is necessary to show a valid passport. Moreover, before leaving, it is necessary to check if the country of destination requires an entry visa or not.
Identity card for Egypt – It is important to bear in mind that the Egyptian Border allows access to the country to Italian nationality Passengers in possession of a Passport validity over six months. Only for Turism , is allowed paper and digital identity card with validity over six months with two identification photos attached, in order to issue Visa to allow access. Same conditions are applicable to Minors (less than 15 years). Italian nationality passengers in possession of a digital identity card with an extension certificate (paper validity extension slip) are not allowed to access through Egyptian Border Agency. Similarly, the paper identity card with validity renewal via the affixing of a stamp on the back.Minors - Egyptian Authorities allow entrance to minors in possession of paper identity card valid abroad, at same conditions reported above. For Tursim Identity card must have validity over six months, and must be accompanied by two identity photo's (id format).Be aware that without these conditions visa will not be issued. Birth certificate with a photo endorsed by Police Authorities Is NOT accepted.
7.1 - Cabin baggage
Each Passenger may take into the cabin, without any extra charge, a single item of unchecked baggage weighing no more than 5 kg and with dimensions not exceeding 115 centimetres (sum of 55 x 35 x 25).
No of items
8 kg
cm 55X35X25
Included in the price
In addition, only one of the following articles may also be carried in the cabin without any extra charge: briefcase, laptop bag, handbag or camera.
7.2 Hand baggage
Each Passenger, except for Infants, may carry in the hold, a single item of checked baggage weighing no more than 15 kg and with dimensions not exceeding 158 cm (sum of length, height and depth).
For each excess kilogram, up to a maximum of 32 kg per item of baggage, a Passenger will have to pay an excess baggage charge of EUR 10.00 per kg. As laid down by the legislation in force, under no circumstances may an item of baggage weighing more than 32 kg be carried.
The Carrier will not accept as checked baggage fragile or perishable items, money, jewellery, precious metals in general, revenue stamps, bills of exchange, share certificates or certificates for other negotiable instruments or similar, or business or work documents, sample collections, passports or any other identity documents.
An item of baggage submitted by a Passenger without a name tag will not be accepted by the Carrier.
The Carrier does not assume any liability for: perishable or fragile items that have not been properly packaged; slight damage to the outer surface of baggage such as, by way of example and not constituting an exhaustive list, marks or scratches resulting from the use of baggage for the purpose they are intended for; water damage to baggage made of non-waterproof material.
The provisions of the Montreal Convention and of Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 as amended by Regulation (EC) No 889/02 apply to Passenger's rights in the event of destruction, loss or damage to their baggage.
7.3 Special baggage
Ski equipment, golf bags, surf boards and windsurfing boards may be carried on Mistral Air flights as checked baggage provided an email is sent to email@example.com at least 5 working days prior to the flight.
Excess baggage charges
Suitcase in hold*
up to 15 Kg
20 eur
per flight
Suitcase in hold*
up to 23 Kg
45 eur
per flight
Suitcase in hold/Others*
exceeding the allowance
10 euro
per kg per flight
Animals in cabin
up to 10 kg
30 euro
per flight
Fishing gear*
50 euro
per flight
Golf bag*
50 euro
per flight
30 euro
per flight
Windsurf board*
50 euro
per flight
50 euro
per flight
Surf/Kitesurf board*
50 euro
per flight
90 euro
per flight
Musical instruments*
50 euro
per flight
Sporting weapons*
90 euro
per flight
- Maximum weight allowed is 32kg per piece
7.4 - Damaged or lost baggage
In the event of damage to checked baggage, Passengers must immediately lodge a complaint with the relevant airport office by filling in a P.I.R.
Italian residents should send documents (a), (b), (c) and (d) by recorded delivery within 7 days of the submission of the P.I.R to the following address: Valigeria Varese via XX Settembre, 42 00187 Roma.
Individuals not resident in Italy should send a claim, attaching documents (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e), to Mistral Air – Customer Care, viale Lincoln 3 Roma 00144.
- original of the P.I.R.;
- original of the air ticket;
- bank details (name of account holder, current account CAB (branch code), ABI (bank code) and CIN (check digit number));
- photograph showing the damage;
- invoice for the costs incurred in repairing the suitcase, or a declaration by a luggage shop stating that it is impossible to repair it.
In the event of loss of checked baggage, Passengers must immediately lodge a complaint with the relevant airport office by filling in a P.I.R., giving a detailed list of the contents of the baggage. If, 21 days after the P.I.R. has been completed, a Passenger has not received any information regarding his baggage, he must promptly send a claim to the Carrier by recorded delivery to the following address: Mistral Air – Customer Care, viale Lincoln 3, 00144 Roma. If the item of baggage is found, a similar claim must be sent within 21 days of the date of delivery of the baggage to the Passenger. In any event, the following documents must be attached to the claim:
- original of the P.I.R.;
- original of the ticket;
- original of the baggage receipt;
- detailed list of the contents of the checked baggage and supporting documents;
- bank details (name of account holder, current account CAB (branch code), ABI (bank code) and CIN (check digit number).
7.5 Dangerous items in baggage
For security reasons, under no circumstances may Passengers place the following items in their baggage, even if it is checked in:
- personal defence sprays
- vehicle fuel system components which have contained fuel
- alarm devices
- explosives, including detonators, fuses, grenades, mines and explosives
- gases, including propane and butane flammable liquids, including benzene and methanol
- refrigerant liquids and irritants
- radioactive materials including medical or commercial isotopes
- flammable solids and reactive substances, including magnesium, firelighters, pyrotechnic items and rockets
- corrosives, including mercury and vehicle batteries
- flammable substances, whether liquid or solid, including alcohol over 70 per cent proof
- magnetised materials
- oxidising substances and organic peroxides, including bleaching agents and car bodywork repair kits
- toxic or infectious substances, including rat poison and infected blood
- underwater torch with batteries inserted
Pistols, firearms (pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, etc.) or any item that can or looks like it may be able to fire a projectile or cause injuries are not under any circumstances allowed to be carried in hand baggage and this includes:
- lighters shaped like firearms
- toy guns of any type
- crossbows
- component parts of firearms (except for telescopic sighting devices and sights)
- stun or shocking devices, such as cattle prods, ballistic weapons using conducted energy (tasers)
- catapults
- harpoons and spear guns
- ball bearing guns
- air pistols, rifles and pellet guns
- industrial bolt and nail guns
- rocket launchers
- starter pistols
- replica and imitation firearms
- stun devices for animals
- pointed weapons or weapons with edges and sharp objects
Pointed items or items with a blade that can cause injury, including:
- harpoons and spears
- axes and hatchets
- tradesmen's tools that have the potential to be used as a pointed or edged weapon (such as drills and drill bits, shearers, cutters, saws of any type, screwdrivers, crowbars, hammers, spanners, wrenches, welding torches)
- ski poles and walking/hiking poles
- scalpels
- knives, including ceremonial knives, with blades longer than 6 cm, made of metal or any other material sufficiently robust to make them into potential weapons
- scissors with blades longer than 6 cm
- arrows and darts
- machetes
- meat cleavers
- ice skates
- ice axes and ice picks
- crampons
- cut-throat razors and razor blades (except for safety razors or single-use razors with the blade incorporated into the cartridge)
- sabres, swords and swordsticks
- ninja stars
- penknives or flick-knives with blades of any length
Blunt instruments that can cause injury including:
- martial arts equipment (such as knuckle dusters, clubs, coshes, rice flails, num-chucks, cubatons, kubasaunts)
- fishing rods
- baseball and softball bats
- cricket bats
- golf clubs
- hockey sticks
- lacrosse sticks
- rigid or flexible clubs or batons (such as billy clubs, nightsticks and batons)
- kayak and canoe paddles
- skateboards
- billiard cues and similar items
Explosives and inflammable substances represent a risk to the health of Passengers and crew or to the safety of the aircraft or of goods, including:
- white spirit and paint thinner
- alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content greater than 70% by volume (140% proof)
- smoke-generating canisters or cartridges
- flammable liquid fuel (such as petrol/benzene, diesel, lighter fluid, alcohol, ethanol)
- detonators
- detonators and fuses
- explosives and explosive devices
- non safety matches
- fireworks, flares (of any type) and other pyrotechnics (including firecrackers and toy caps)
- gas and large-volume gas containers (such as butane, propane, acetylene, oxygen)
- grenades of all types mines and other explosive military devices
- ammunition
- replica or imitation explosive material or devices
- underwater torch with batteries inserted
- aerosol spray paint
Chemical and toxic substances, which pose a risk to the health of Passengers and crew or the security of the aircraft or property, including:
- acids and alkalis (such as spillable 'wet' batteries)
- fire extinguishers
- infectious or biological hazard material (such as infected blood, bacteria and viruses)
- radioactive material (such as medical or commercial isotopes)
- material capable of spontaneous ignition or combustion
- corrosive or bleaching substances (such as mercury, chlorine)
- disabling or incapacitating sprays (such as pepper spray, tear gas)
- poisons
Carriage of the following items is also permitted in unchecked baggage, but only amounts necessary for the flight will be accepted: medicines (if liquids exceed the quantities permitted in hand baggage, these must be accompanied by a medical certificate) and dietary products, as well as baby food.
It might, however, by necessary to provide proof that these items are actually needed and are genuine. You are therefore advised to carry at least proof of purchase with these items.
The carriage of liquids in unchecked baggage is permitted provided that they are within containers each of which has a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres (1/10 of a litre) or equivalent (e.g. 100 grams) and provided that the containers are then placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 litre (or with dimensions equal, for example, to approximately 18 x 20 cm).
Each Passenger (including infants) may carry only one plastic bag of the above-mentioned dimensions. In order to facilitate checks, all liquids carried in unchecked baggage must be presented to security check staff. Liquids include: water and other drinks, soups, syrups, creams, lotions and oils, perfumes and sprays, gels (including hair and shower gel), the contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams and deodorants, pastes (including toothpastes), mixtures of liquids and solids, mascara and any other item of a similar consistency.
Liquids such as drinks and perfumes may be purchased in shops in the duty free areas located beyond the security check points, although their proof of purchase should be retained, and on board aircraft used by European Union airlines. Products purchased in duty free shops and on board the above-mentioned aircraft will be placed in sealed bags which you are advised not to open prior to arriving at your final destination. If you do, when you transit through any intermediate airports, the liquids purchased might be seized at the security checks of medicines and cosmetics in a limited quantity that are necessary or appropriate for a Passenger during the journey, such as hair spray or perfume. Carriage of these items is also permitted as goods shipments when appropriately packaged in accordance with the cargo regulations.
For further details on the rules on the carriage of items by air and the most up-to-date list of articles permitted in checked baggage and in unchecked baggage, please see the website of the National Civil Aviation Authority (www.enac.gov.it).
7.6 - Right of Carrier to inspect baggage
For safety reasons, starting at the time when a Passenger registers his baggage, the Carrier or the airport authorities may have the entire baggage item or part of it searched and/or inspected at any time by their staff or with the aid of technical devices, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 as supplemented by Regulation (EC) No 272/2009. By accepting these General Conditions of Carriage, Passengers expressly consent, in the broadest terms possible, to the searching and/or inspection of their baggage at any time that may be necessary. The Carrier will not be liable for damage caused to the baggage (broken locks, zips, wrapping, etc.) resulting from search and/or inspection operations, unless this is due to any negligence on its part.
The Carrier reserves the right to deny boarding to a Passenger, without incurring liability of any kind, if the Passenger refuses to allow his baggage to be searched and/or inspected or to be handed over to the local authorities.
Under ENAC guidelines on the identification of all Passengers, all Passengers, even minors, must be in possession of a personal identity document in order to be able to travel.
Children under the age of 14 may travel in Italy even if accompanied by an adult other than their parent/legal guardian, provided they are in possession of their own personal identity document. If a minor travels abroad with Italian documents accompanied by an adult other than his or her parent or legal guardian, the accompanying adult must be in possession of an authorisation issued by the police authority following a written request signed by the parents or legal guardian. Infants may travel in the arms of an adult and are not entitled to any additional baggage other than that in the accompanying adult's allowance.
It is advisable to avoid travelling with infants below two weeks of age (14 days). In any event, only one infant per adult may travel.
For national flights, Passengers under the age of 14 are not accepted on board the Carrier's aircraft unless accompanied by a Passenger aged at least 18.
For flights from Italy to a foreign destination, Passengers under 15 years of age are not accepted on board the Carrier's aircraft unless accompanied by a Passenger aged at least 18.
For Passengers aged between 5 and 14 (for national flights) and between 5 and 15 (for international flights), an unaccompanied minors assistance service is available at the cost of EUR 50.00. To book the unaccompanied minors assistance service you kindly requested to send an e-mail to email@example.com at least 5 days before departure in order to register the details of the person who will accompany the minor to the departure airport and the person who will collect the minor from the destination airport. Mistral Air will provide all instructions on the unaccompanied minors' procedure and on the payment of the charge for the assistance.
Unaccompanied minors must be accompanied to the Carrier's check-in desk at the departure airport at least two hours before the scheduled departure of the flight. If the Passenger does not check-in within at least one hour before the scheduled departure of the flight, the assistance service will not be guaranteed and as a result, there will be no guarantee of boarding or departure, and there will be no entitlement to a refund of the ticket price or a refund of the unaccompanied minor's assistance service charges.
As from 01/07/2104 for passengers under 14 years of age for domestic destinations and under 15 years of age for international destinations traveling without an accompanying adult, The following is required:
- A photocopy of the identity document of the person accompanying the minor to the airport
- A valid travel document for the minor
- The Unaccompanied minor UM advise form duly filled in. For minors holding an Italian document (Italian national), a Dichiarazione di Accompagnamento (Declaration of Temporary Guardianship for Travel Abroad) is needed. This should be signed by the parents or by the legal guardian and authenticated by the Questura (Police Station) and include the name of the airline to which the minor is entrusted.
Special assistance, such as assistance for persons with reduced mobility or with other disabilities, or for pregnant women, may be requested at the time of booking the flight, only by sending an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com at least 5 working days before the flight. The Carrier reserves the right to change the carriage policies and procedures for special assistance without any notice.
10.1 - Pregnant women
Pregnant women may be carried provided that they are medically fit to fly. If you may require special assistance you are therefore advised to provide information about your health at the time of booking. Pregnant women without any complications are accepted on board without medical clearance being required. Pregnant women must have medical clearance to fly if it is clear, through information received on booking, or during the check-in, that:
- the due date is within four weeks;
- there is uncertainty as to the progress of the pregnancy or the due date;
- the pregnant woman has previously given birth to twins;
- complications may be expected in the delivery.
The MEDIF form, duly signed by the pregnant woman and her doctor, specifically stating any need for special assistance, shall be accepted by the Carrier as medical clearance. 1
10.2 - Passengers requiring assistance for health problems
Where Passengers with psychological or physical conditions require special assistance on board the aircraft or when boarding or disembarking from it, they must provide a certificate stating that they are fit to fly signed by a doctor. Specifically, such a medication certificate is required for:
- Passengers who, because of their physical or mental state or behaviour are not capable of taking care of themselves without appropriate assistance or who might be a danger to themselves or other individuals or to the safety of the flight;
- Passengers suffering from illnesses considered to be contagious and which might be transmitted on board (except for normal childhood illnesses);
- Passengers requiring medical assistance or specific medical equipment, except in the cases described in the previous point; pregnant women with complications, or who have passed the 23rd week of pregnancy;
- infants under the age of 7 days and/or premature infants.
On payment of an extra charge, small pets may be carried in the cabin in an appropriate pet carrier, provided the total weight of the carrier, pet and any food for it does not exceed 10 kg. Carriage of pets must be requested by the Passenger at the time of purchasing the ticket.
The carrier must have a waterproof base and must be equipped with air holes. It must be no more than 48 x 33 x 29 cm in size. Where, in the opinion of the airport staff or air crew, the container is not appropriate or secure, the pet will not be accepted on board the aircraft.
The containers for food and/or drink for the pet must be sealable to prevent any accidental leakage of their contents. During the journey, the carrier must be placed on the floor, at the feet or under the seat of the Passenger. The carrier must under no circumstances be placed on any unoccupied seat or on the Passenger's knees. Pets that, in the view of the air crew (which shall be final), may inconvenience other Passengers because of their individual characteristics (bad smell, state of health, hygiene or aggressive behaviour) will not be accepted on board. Pets must be kept inside their carriers at all times, from the start of boarding operations until the end of disembarking. Only one pet may travel inside each carrier, except for birds and other small pets, where a maximum of 3 pets of the same species is permitted per container, provided that the weight limit of 10 kg is complied with. Passengers must ensure that the rules and regulations in the destination country permit the transportation of the pet, that the pet meets the hygiene measures laid down, and that they have the documents required relating to ownership and transportation of the pet. Passengers will be liable for any damage (such as fines imposed by the destination country, etc.) caused to the Carrier in respect of the carriage of pets without appropriate documentation. The crew reserves the right to change the seats of Passengers with pets where this is necessary for compliance with safety rules. In any event, each Passenger may take no more than one pet carrier with him, and the total number allowed on one flight is no more than two carriers.
In order to check the availability of space on the aircraft and find information about the transporting of animals, you are strongly advised to send an e-mail to email@example.com at least 5 working days before the flight.
The transporting of animals is subject to a cost of 30.00 Euro per flight, payable at the time of check-in. If any one of the provisions in the above paragraphs is not met, the Carrier reserves the right not to transport the pet.
The Carrier does not permit the carriage of pets in the hold.
Passengers must present themselves at the Carrier's check-in desks at least 45 minutes before the timetabled departure of the flight. Failure to present himself or herself by this time means that the Passenger will not be allowed to fly, and no compensation and/or reimbursement and/or refund will be due to the Passenger from the Carrier.
The flight times indicated in the Carrier's official timetables may be changed between the date of publication of the timetables and the date on which the journey commences. The Carrier does not guarantee that the times are accurate and they do not form part of the Contract.
When the Ticket is purchased, the Carrier will advise the Passenger of the timetabled departure of the flight that is valid at the time when the booking is made.
If the Carrier is compelled to change the timetabled departure of the flight or to cancel it, it will do everything it can to adequately publicise the change and to give Passengers in possession of tickets reasonable advance notice of the fact, subject to the provisions on this issue laid down by Regulation (EC) No 261/2004. Where the changes made by the Carrier to the planned departure times are deemed by the Passenger to negate his interest in taking the flight, and where the Carrier is unable to book the Passenger on an alternative flight acceptable to the Passenger, the Passenger may ask the Carrier to refund the amount paid, by sending an e-mail to email@example.com, attaching all the documentation he is asked to provide.
The Carrier shall take all possible and reasonably feasible measures to avoid delays in the carriage of the Passenger and his/her baggage, and to avoid any flight cancellations or denied boarding.
For cases where a flight is delayed or cancelled as a result of extraordinary circumstances, that could not be avoided through the use of reasonable care (such as, by way of example: restrictions imposed by air traffic control bodies; adverse meteorological conditions; civil unrest; terrorist and security emergencies; strikes; events that jeopardise the security of operations), the Carrier will, where applicable, comply with the provisions for the compensation of and assistance to Passengers laid down in Regulation (EC) No 261/2004.
Smoking is prohibited on all the Carrier's aircraft.
Failure to comply with this prohibition, as well as any legal proceedings, shall give rise to payment of a fine of between EUR 25 and EUR 250 (the fine may be doubled if the infringement takes place in the presence of pregnant women or children aged under 12).
The consumption of alcoholic drinks brought onto the aircraft by the Passenger or offered by third parties is not permitted on the aircraft.
In accordance with national and international legislative provisions, the aircraft is subject to the authority of the flight captain. Persons on board the aircraft must comply exactly with his instructions.
The captain is authorised to take any measures necessary in respect of Passengers whose conduct is improper or causes disturbance. The Passenger will be held responsible for any damage caused to the Carrier or to third parties by his conduct, and will have an obligation to provide compensation.
The Carrier may deny boarding to or may refuse to continue carriage of a Passenger or his/her baggage, or may cancel his/her booking, where this is necessary:
- for safety or public security reasons;
- to prevent the breach of laws of the State of the departure or arrival city or of States which the aircraft will overfly;
- when the conduct, or the mental or physical condition of the Passenger is such as to make special assistance from the Carrier necessary, where the Carrier is not able to provide it except under excessively burdensome conditions, or is such as to cause significant or repeated inconvenience or to put at risk the Passenger himself/herself and/or other Passengers and/or the air crew, or to constitute a danger to the material goods belonging to the Carrier or to third parties;
- where on a previous flight the Passenger has behaved unacceptably;
- in case of personal documents not compliant with applicable law.
Where the carriage may not be carried out by the Carrier for one of the reasons listed above or if for one of such reasons the booking is cancelled, no refund will be granted to the Passenger.
All provisions in force in relation to air transport contained in the relevant international conventions, EU and national laws on the subject shall apply to carriage on the Flights. For a list of these conventions and laws, see ENAC's website (www.enac.gov.it).
Where air carriage has as its final or intermediate destination a country other than the country of departure, it is subject to the provisions, exclusions and limitations of liability referred to in Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 as most recently amended by Regulation (EC) No 889/02 and, where this does not make any provision, the Montreal Convention.
The exclusions and/or limitations of liability applicable to the Carrier also extend to its agents, officers or representatives and to third parties whose aircraft may be used by the Carrier to provide carriage, as well as the agents, officers or representatives of such third parties. No agent, officer or representative of the carrier shall have the authority to amend or remove any provision from these conditions.
The Carrier may deny carriage to any person who has acquired a ticket in contravention of the applicable laws, fares or regulations in force.
The total ticket price may include amounts due in relation to government and airport taxes that may in some cases represent a significant part of the cost of the air carriage. These taxes are included in the price or are indicated in the 'taxes' section of the ticket.
The carrier will do everything it can to carry the Passenger and hi/her baggage with reasonable speed. The hours indicated in the timetable or elsewhere are not binding upon the Carrier and do not constitute an essential element of this contract. The Carrier may, without notice, operate the flight with another carrier or another aircraft and may, if necessary, make changes to the flights indicated in the ticket.
The timetables may be changed without notice.
Transactions where tickets are purchased through the Call Centre or online are governed by the provisions of Legislative Decree No 206/2005, laying down a Consumer Code, under Article 7 of Law No 229 of 29 July 2003, and the relevant orders by the Autorità per le garanzie nelle comunicazioni (Communications Regulatory Authority).
Notice to Passengers in accordance with Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2027/97 as amended by Regulation (EC) No 889/02 and Regulation (EC) No 261/04. Under the Montreal Convention of 1999, there are no limitations on liability to Passengers in the event of accidents for damage sustained in the event of death or bodily injury.
For damage sustained in the event of death or bodily injury up to 113 100 SDR (Special Drawing Rights) the Carrier may dispute compensation claims. Above this amount, the air carrier may dispute a compensation claim only if it is able to prove that it is not responsible for the damage. In the event of injury to or death of a Passenger, the Carrier must within 15 days of the identification of the person entitled to compensation make an advance payment to meet immediate economic needs. In the event of death, the advance shall not be less than 16 000 SDR (approximate equivalent in local currency).
In the event of delay to the carriage of Passengers, the carrier is liable for damages unless it had taken all possible measures to avoid the delay or unless it was impossible to take such measures. Liability for damages is limited to 4 694 SDR (approximate equivalent in local currency).
In the event of delay to the carriage of baggage, the air carrier is liable for damages unless it had taken all possible measures to avoid the delay or unless it was impossible to take such measures. Liability for damages is limited to 1 131 SDR (approximate equivalent in local currency).
The Carrier is liable in the event of destruction or loss of or damage to baggage for a sum of up to 1 131 SDR (approximate equivalent in local currency). In the case of checked baggage, the air carrier is liable for damages even if it was not at fault, unless there was an existing defect present in the baggage. For unchecked baggage the air carrier is only liable if it was responsible for the damage. Passengers may benefit from a higher limitation on liability if they make a special declaration, no later than at the time of checking in the baggage, and pay an extra charge.
In the event of damage, delay, loss or destruction during the carriage of the baggage, a Passenger must lodge a claim in writing with the carrier as soon as possible. If checked baggage has been damaged, a Passenger must lodge a claim in writing within seven days, and in the event of delay within 21 days, of the date on which the baggage was delivered to the Passenger.
Legal remedies must be commenced within two years of the date of arrival or the date on which the flight ought to have arrived.
The website www.mistralair.it is intended for personal use and may not be modified, reproduced, duplicated, copied, distributed, sold, or used in any other way for commercial purposes. All the contents of the website www.mistralair.it, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips and software, are the property of Mistral Air S.r.l. and are protected by copyright legislation. Mistral Air does not assume any liability for the operating of links to other websites or other home pages contained in the website www.mistralair.it, or for their contents.
The body responsible for processing Passenger data is Mistral Air s.r.l.
Passenger data are acquired for the sole purpose of allowing the GSA to sell the services referred to in these GCCs and allowing the Carrier to fulfil its contractual obligations to Passengers. To that end, the data are notified by the GSA to the Carrier, and by the GSA or by the Carrier to the individuals responsible for processing them in order to carry out the activities required in performing the carriage and they are disseminated solely as part of that aim, with every precaution being taken to ensure that they are kept confidential. Failure to provide the data requested by the Passenger will not prevent the GSA and the Carrier from providing he services described in these GCCs. Passengers holding the rights referred to in Article 7 of Legislative Decree 196/2003 may at any time:
- obtain confirmation as to whether personal data relating to them exist or not, even if they have not yet been recorded, and to have them communicated in an intelligible form;
- request confirmation of the existence at the Carrier's offices of their personal data; for each such request, where the existence of data relating to the Passenger making the request is not confirmed, a contribution to costs may be requested from the Passenger, which may not be greater than the costs actually incurred by the Carrier;
- obtain an indication as to the origin of their personal data, the purpose and procedure for processing them and the policy covering any processing carried out using electronic equipment, the identity of the owner and person responsible for processing personal data, and the individuals and categories of individuals to whom the personal data may be communicated or who may become aware of them;
- request the updating, correction or incorporation of additional details; request the deletion, conversion into anonymous form or a block on data processed in a way that infringes the law, including data that do not need to be kept for the purposes for which the data was collected or subsequently processed, and to obtain a declaration that these said operations have been made known to those to whom the data had been communicated or disseminated, except where this is impossible or involves use of resources that is manifestly disproportionate to the right protected;
- object to the processing of personal data relating to them for legitimate reasons or where the data is being used to send advertising or direct sales material or for market research or commercial communication purposes; they may also be informed at the time when the information on the option to exercise this right free of charge is communicated and disseminated.
In order to have personal data deleted, you should send a written request to the GSA's address by fax, e-mail or post.
Mistral Air S.r.l.


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Stem cell and red cell biology
Organisational unit: Research group
Research areas and keywords
UKÄ subject classification
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hematopoietic stem cells, Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), Anemia, Red blood cells, Erythropoiesis
Every day about 1 trillion new blood cells are formed, of which the majority are red blood cells. This depends on a small number of hematopoietic stem cells that are able to both self-renew to maintain the stem cell pool, and to mature into all types of mature blood cells. Anemia is associated with aging, chronic infections and cancer, and significantly impacts quality of life and survival. It is primarily treated with blood transfusions or injections of Erythropoietin (EPO). However, repeated transfusions result in iron overload with severe side effects, and many forms of anemia do not respond well to EPO treatment. It is therefore important to find new ways to enhance red blood cell production. The aim of our research is to derive conceptually novel mechanisms to treat anemia with the goal to improve quality of life and survival of patients, as well as to understand how chronic anemia affects the ability of hematopoietic stem cells to provide balanced long-term blood production.
Recent research outputs
David Yudovich, Bauer, D. E., Haas, S., Wilkinson, A. C. & Sofie Singbrant, 2017, In : Experimental Hematology.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Sandra Capellera-Garcia, Pulecio, J., Dhulipala, K., Siva, K., Rayon-Estrada, V., Sofie Singbrant, Mikael N E Sommarin, Walkley, C. R., Shamit Soneji, Göran Karlsson, Raya, Á., Sankaran, V. G. & Johan Flygare, 2016 Jun 14, In : Cell Reports. 15, 11, p. 2550-2562 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Two new routes to make blood: Hematopoietic specification from pluripotent cell lines vs. reprogramming of somatic cells.Sofie Singbrant, van Galen, P., Lucas, D., Challen, G., Rossi, D. J. & Daley, G. Q., 2015, In : Experimental Hematology. 43, 9, p. 756-759
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

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Love letters remind you of love letters
I got a love letter my freshman year in college. Over e-mail. It was over the moon sweet, moving; and I was young enough to be uncertain of my standing in life, balancing on the shaky ground of insecurity and desirous of external validation. I read the e-mail out loud to my roommate – not because I was making fun of it, but probably because I wanted someone to hear just how much I was loved.
I don't remember the letter, or the words. What I remember is the awe I had for his poetic soul and then feeling like we were being played by a cruel trick: he was two years late in reciprocating the shelved feelings I had for him. What could come of this?
Those early years are fragile and formative for all of us. In Atlanta, we were teenagers, young adults, and overgrown children just trying to make sense of our misery. Our bonds were strengthened over bitching, pride, callousness, and feeling collectively alone. The world owed us everything.
At some point, his gambling caught up with him. I still see his mugshot on my computer screen sometimes.


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From James Madison to Joshua Barney, 30 August 1804
To Joshua Barney
Department of State, August 30th. 1804.
In answer to your letter intimating that a claim you had upon the French Government has been rejected by the Commissioners under the Convention respecting Louisiana, and desiring the interposition of the Executive,1 I have to inform you that as the Convention provides for its own exposition and execution there would be no room for such an interference. It may be further observed that your being excluded from the benefit of that instrument does not necessarily imply the idea of your having lost the rights of a Citizen, since it might be occasioned equally by circumstances attending the temporary relation of a Citizen to a foreign Government: or might proceed from an opinion that your claim is unfounded. Though the letter of which I enclose you an extract could not have influenced the decision in any respect, yet the information transmitted therein appears to support such an opinion.2 I am &c.
James Madison.
Letterbook copy (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14).
2. For the enclosed extract, see Wagner to JM, 28 Aug. 1804, and n. 7.


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- See how to perform a bank reconciliation
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- Show how to generate month-end reports
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This Knowledgebase article provides information about the protection offered by BigHand Server AM(X). A sister article ( Knowledgebase article #533 - 'BigHand Server – Application Module eXtension – Versions') lists all the versions of the AM(X). In addition, there are links from the sister article to articles that explain the unique features of each version.
More Information
The BigHand System comprises three basic parts, the BigHand database (SQL), the BigHand Application Server and the Bighand client software. The AM(X) protects the BigHand Application Server and can be deployed as an AM(X) for the Neverfail for SQL Server AM.
Protected Services
This is a list of all services protected by this AM(X). Please note that where an AM(X) supports multiple vendor versions, some services may not be present in a particular version.
- BigHand Server (BigHand Server).
When the AM(X) is installed, all protected services will be set to manual unless otherwise stated.
Protected Data
This is a description of the protected data set that was determined when the AM(X) was installed. Please note that exact filters will be based on the configuration of the application when the AM(X) was installed.
- All registry data
- Protects the BigHand program files and configuration data.
Automatic Filter Discovery
The AM(X) does not provide a filter discovery component. The AM(X) needs to be reinstalled according to Knowledgebase article #462 - 'How to Upgrade or Reinstall an Application Module to Protect Previously Unprotected Features' if the application is reconfigured so that new locations are specified for files that are currently protected.
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Your January Breast Health Horoscope
Here at Keep A Breast, we believe that everything is connected and that our overall health and wellness is influenced by everything around us. We had the idea of creating personalized health guides based on the zodiac (with a focus on breast health, of course). We've teamed up with the fantastic intuitive tarot reader, Reiker healer, and dream interpreter, Christine Aprile (of House of Intuition TV) to bring you monthly wellness-centered horoscopes. Featuring artwork by Torrey Jay.
January 2019 Horoscopes
Welcome to Capricorn season! This month is all about hard work, thanks to Saturn's influence, and two eclipses spurring us to even greater heights. January kicks off with a new moon Eclipse on the 5th, creating the ideal atmosphere for beginning new projects and kissing that slow burn of 2018's retrograde bonanza goodbye! Expect the unexpected during the lunar eclipse on the 21st. Take some extra time to double check details and pace yourself since Uranus could throw a few curve balls your way.
This is your month work-wise, Aries, thanks to a material growth enhancing eclipse on January 5th. If you've been considering launching a new business or even a fitness plan for 2019, there's no luckier day than the 5th to initiate your venture. Remember to balance your boundless enthusiasm with realistic goals for best results!
While January will be work focused for each sign (thank you Capricorn Sun!), Taurus natives should consider setting new health and wellness goals for 2019. The sign of the Bull thrives on structured learning, so try signing up a new workout class such as kickboxing, ballet or even pole dancing! Investing in a class will help keep you motivated and ready to meet your fitness goals. Focus on relationships this month dear Gemini! This year is all about partnerships for the sign of the twins, and you'll experience harmony and growth in all forms in 2019. Plan a date for you and your partner and make a resolution to dump any cosmetics that include harmful chemicals. Avoid products that contain formaldehyde, untreated or mildly treated mineral oils, and ethylene oxide.Cancer natives may find January to be a month of challenges but also rewards as far as relationships are concerned. If you feel your blood starting to boil, dear Cancer, consider blowing off some steam through fitness as opposed to fighting. Cardio helps our bodies release endorphins, elevating our mood with the added benefit of strengthening the heart.Time to get serious dear Leo! This is a year of major growth for you, but you may have to deal with the final remnants of old patterns and approaches that might be holding back the new you. It might be time to take up a meditative practice such as Tai Chi to find a sense of peace and mindfulness. This ancient Chinese exercise system combines slow controlled movements to aid your mind, body, and soul.This month's eclipses might trigger some ancient wounds, dear Virgo, so resist the urge to pack your calendar around the 5th and 21st. You may need to get some extra rest during this time, but that's never too easy for work-loving Virgo. If you need help in the sleep department, you might want to try a soothing herb such as valerian root or a supplement of melatonin. Just be sure to try a low dosage of both supplements at first and avoid if you are pregnant.Take January as an opportunity to refresh and revitalize your home, dear Libra. While compromise usually isn't an issue for you, never underestimate the power of feeling comfortable in your own space. Pick up a few new houseplants for your home to refresh the air or invest in some new organic sheets to get the most out of your bedroom.Change is in the air for Scorpios this month, and you may find yourself dealing with surprises in both work and relationships. If you do run into some bumps in the road, remember to keep yourself anchored to positive routines in your life, dear Scorpio. Healthy habits such as scheduled workouts and sticking to a diet filled with fresh fruits and vegetables can help you stay grounded and better able to deal with the changes.You've got your mind on the money this month, Sagittarius, and planning for your financial future is going to be front and center. Why not start your year by cutting back on dining out? In addition to saving your hard earned cash, dining in is a great way to connect with loved ones and eat healthier.It's your birthday month, Capricorn, and you may find yourself ready to level up. This is the perfect time to set new resolutions for the year ahead, and 2019 is asking you to push yourself out of your comfort zone. Take the lead in your life by setting a goal, whether it involves your health, your career, or your relationships. Write your goal down in the present tense and make it into your mantra. You'll have a beautiful reminder of what you hope to accomplish to carry you all year!Be ready to dive deeper into your spiritual side this month, dear Aquarius. Whether through quiet meditation, running or yoga, you'll feel ready to explore your subconscious. Why not try the ancient art of chanting mantras? Chanting brings a sense of peace and eases anxiety, all while oxygenating and circulating blood throughout the body.Take extra time out for yourself around the 5th and 24th of the month, dear Pisces. You may be feeling a little on edge, making it the perfect time to engage in aura cleansing activities such as taking a nice hot bath. As a water sign, you thrive in aquatic environments, so grab some Epsom salts and essential oils and soak that tension away. Epsom salts are also great for detoxifying your skin and relieving muscular issues.
DISCLAIMER: KAB Breastscopes are designed to be used purely as fun wellness tips for entertainment purposes only. We are not medical professionals, nor should KAB Breastscopes be seen as medical information or a substitute for treatment or advice from your doctor or other licensed professionals.
Download our Check Yourself! app on the Apple App Store or Google Play to learn to do a breast self-check & set up an automatic monthly reminder. Early detection is the key.
Christine Aprile is an intuitive tarot reader, Reiki healer, writer and musician actively pursuing the boundaries of thought and perception. Her love of astrology and metaphysics has been the constant in her life, inspiring both her creative fire and her journey as a healer. Whether she's leading a guided sound meditation, performing with her music project Silent Diane, or riding her bike through the city, a hint of magic is always present within Christine's life and work.
She currently resides in a tree house in Los Angeles, where she advises spiritual adventurers and pens her horoscopes and weekly music column for Astrology.com | Instagram: @receptive.tarot


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Here are the cheapest ways to get into Paris from each of the three major airports and the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Traveling on a budget requires mastering the delicate balance between minimizing your expenses and maintaining a certain comfort level so that you enjoy your trip. This of course means making choices and for the Paris visitor, these choices start at the airport.
Several factors can influence how you decide to travel from the airport into the city. The cheapest travel option is not necessarily the best. Whatever you decide, it's best to be aware of your options.
Beauvais Airport
Cheapest Option: Airport shuttle (15.90-17€)
Your best bet to get to the airport from Paris is to take the airport shuttle. The trip takes about one hour and fifteen minutes and costs 17€ one-way (15.90€ for tickets bought online). You can catch the shuttle at the Pershing coach park near Porte Maillot in Paris. Be sure to arrive at least three hours and fifteen minutes before your flight to be sure to get to the airport on time.
The shuttle from the airport into the city leaves twenty minutes after each flight. More information.
Drawbacks: Time and distance
There really aren't that many options to choose from when it comes to low-cost airport transportation to and from Beauvais Airport. The real question to ask yourself is should you be flying out of Beauvais airport in the first place.
Most Paris visitors arrive at either Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport or Orly Airport. But if you book your flight through a budget airline like Ryanair, you'll likely see Beauvais (BVA) as the Paris airport option. While the prices for flights into Beauvais may seem tempting, for many travelers, it's just not worth the hassle. In a survey conducted by travel website The Guide to Sleeping in Airports, Beauvais was voted 10th worth airport in the world and worst in Europe!
If you're still considering flying in or out of Beauvais airport, here's what you should know:
- Don't be fooled by the name. Though it is also listed as "Beauvais Paris Airport" on some airline sites, the airport is 85 km (53 miles) from Paris.
- Flights out of Beauvais airport are not necessarily the cheapest option. Be sure to check multiple carriers before booking your flight.
- Flying into Beauvais can make sense if you plan to travel in the north of France or visit Disneyland Paris.
Orly Airport
Cheapest Option: Line 7 Tramway
If the mammoth that is Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport overwhelms you, you may prefer to fly into the smaller Orly airport. There are two low cost transportation options from Orly into Paris. The most common option is the Orlybus, which costs 8.5€ and arrives at the Denfert Rochereau metro station in Paris in 25-35 minutes. Buses are available every 8-15 minutes between 6:00 and 12:30 a.m. heading into Paris and from 5:30 and midnight from Paris to Orly airport. But if you're short on cash and have lots of of time, you may prefer to take the line 7 tramway, which connects with the Villejuif-Louis Aragon metro stop (line 7). A tramway ticket will cost you 1.90€
Drawbacks: Time. At first glance, the line 7 tramway and the Orlybus both take 30 minutes to reach Paris, but while the Orly bus arrives at a major metro station in the city, the tramway connects with the southernmost station of the line 7 metro. Depending on the time, you can also expect longer waits for the tramway. If it's late in the evening, expect an additional wait for the metro.
Those who want to avoid public transportation can take a taxi into the city for 30-35€. Le Bus Direct, which provides service to the Champs Elysées, is another reasonable option at just 12€.
Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport
Cheapest Option: Easybus shuttle
Newcomer Easybus touts itself as being the cheapest and only direct bus service to central Paris from the airport in just 45 to 60 minutes. While the Easy Bus starting price of €2 per trip is much cheaper than all of the other alternatives, note that €2 is the starting price if you book your ticket ahead of time online. Same day tickets can go up to €10 depending on demand, the date and the time, which is still a competitive rate. Online tickets are nonrefundable, but you have the option of getting on another bus up to sixty minutes before or after your scheduled time (as long as there are available seats).
Drawbacks: The service, which was launched in May, 2015 seems to have received mixed reviews in its first year. While some praise the low price and easy access, others say that buses regularly show up late or not at all. Another complaint is the lack of air conditioning in buses on hot summer days. Also, like its competitors, Roissybus, Les Bus Direct and Super Shuttle, Easybus services can be affected by traffic jams. Bottom line: This may be an okay option for getting into Paris. But on your way back to the airport, be sure to give yourself plenty of time and a backup transportation option in case problems arise.
Other Options:
Supershuttle: A shared shuttle service that bills itself as the perfect alternative to the hassle that comes with taking public transportation and the high price of a taxi. A shared SuperShuttle will make a maximum 3 stops on the way. Individual passengers pay 27 €.
Le Bus Direct (Formerly Les Cars Air France): A higher end alternative to the other shuttle options: think USB outlets, comfortable seats and WIFI access. Bus trips to Montparnasse or the Eiffel Tower cost 17 €.
Roissybus: Roissybus is a direct bus between the Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport and the Opera district in central Paris. The bus departs from all three airport terminals with service every 15 minutes from 6:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. and every 20-30 minutes from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The trip takes a little over an hour and costs €11.60.
RER: Few would describe the RER ride into Paris as enjoyable: think crowded trains and uninspiring landscapes. But at 9.75€, it's a cost effective option for those who are hesitant to test their luck with a shuttle provider. The RER, which stands for Réseau express régional (Regional Express Network) is a regional train that serves Paris and its suburbs.
It takes about forty five minutes for the RER to reach the Gare du Nord train station from the airport and just a few more minutes to get to the city's central train station, Chatelet. From there travelers have a multitude of options for reaching their hotel or other final destination. But this option isn't for the faint of heart. Between the stairs, the crowded train stations and the sometimes difficult-to-read train station directions, taking the RER can quickly become overwhelming. With all of that in mind, the RER + metro approach is really only recommended for frequent travelers who pack light.
Public Bus (lines 350 and 351): If you've got plenty of time to spare and like public transportation, you may consider taking the public bus to the airport. Buses pass every 15-20 minutes during the day and every 35 minutes in the evening. They usually take one hour to one hour and fifteen minutes to get to the airport, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time. Expect to spend 6 € (3 bus tickets). Buses leave from Gare de l'Est (line 350) and Nation (line 351).
Night bus (Noctilien): Those with very late/early morning flights have fewer options when it comes to transportation to the airport as both the RER and shuttles will be unavailable. Two night buses allow travelers to get to CDG from the city, buses N140 and N143. Buses leave from Gare de l'Est and take roughly one hour and fifteen minutes to reach the airport.
It's easy to see why Paris visitors can quickly get frustrated with their options for coming into the city and may decide to pay more on transportation for some peace of mind. Still, there are a few steps you can take to minimize your stress when it comes to traveling to and from Paris from the airport:
- Plan ahead so you aren't struggling to figure out how to get into the city after a long flight. Having a plan can save you money and headaches.
- See if your hotel offers airport transportation: Many hotels offer free or paid shuttles for their guests.
- Have a plan B: As mentioned before, taxi and train strikes are a very real possibility in Paris and can affect your transportation to and from the airport. Be sure to keep up with the latest information regarding potential strikes.
- Avoid early morning flights if at all possible. If there are strikes, having to get to the airport really early will just make things all the more difficult.
- If you must book an early flight, consider heading to the airport early. Veteran France visitor Jan from France Travel Tips shared a tip to help travelers breath easy. If you are flying out of Paris Charles de Gaulle early in the morning, why not spend your last night at a hotel near the airport? The day before your flight, check out of your hotel and leave your luggage with a left-luggage service, which run from 3-7 €/day. After enjoying your last day in Paris, you can take an evening RER to your airport hotel. The next morning, you can take a quick stress-free trip to the airport.
With a bit of research and planning, getting to Paris doesn't have to be a nightmare or a major drain on your wallet. What's your plan for getting into the city from the airport?


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Home & Garden
3 tips for trading up. Or down.
After turning 60, a senior-level engineer and his teacher wife sat down to map their next decade.
They knew for sure they wanted to sell the dated-looking property where they'd raised their kids. But the tougher decision was about their next house. Should they downsize like so many of their 60-something friends? Or upsize to buy the trophy home they'd always wanted?
"This couple had extremely mixed feelings. They worried that upkeep on a big house would be expensive," yet they also wanted the luxuries and space of a large house, says Sid Davis, the real estate broker who represented the couple.
Ultimately, they decided to buy a larger house and soon found the perfect place – a sprawling, one-level property with 4,500 square feet of living space and lots of extras.
Just as the market for large SUVs is again increasing, so are more people revisiting the idea of owning a larger living space.
Here are a few pointers for buyers:
"Ranking your priorities is an absolute key. Ultimately, your best living style is determined by your personal preferences," said Davis.
Though Mark Nash, author of "1001 Tips for Buying & Selling a Home," is single, he faced his own set of trade-offs a few years back when he decided to sell his 3,200-square-foot house in an upscale city neighborhood in favor of a 1,000-square-foot condo in a middle-income suburb. He could have moved to a larger home, but his higher priority was to save enough money to also buy a modest, lakeside getaway.
While he did save money, his move to the condo came with sacrifices. Though he liked his neighbors in the complex, he missed the leafy area where his city house was located. He also missed the privacy of a single-family property. As a result, he did a U-turn, selling the condo and buying another detached house.
Davis says some homebuyers like big houses because they place a premium on storage space. Assuming you can afford it, Davis says buying a large house for extra storage space could be a reasonable plan if it saves you the expense of long-term use of a rented storage unit. But he warns against the notion that you can keep accumulating possessions just because you have a big house.
"Remember that no matter the size of your house, storage space is always finite," he says.
Obviously, the trend in property values varies widely from one locale to another. In some areas, prices are flat or still drifting downward. But in most neighborhoods, values are rising in tandem with the economic recovery.
If you plan to buy a big house in a popular area with ascending home values, Davis urges you to avoid postponing for long.
"The rates on jumbo mortgages are especially reasonable now. So if you're determined to move into a larger house, try not to dally," he says.


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Healthy relationships
@journey_to_wellness_ uses this lovely image to describe what a healthy relationship should look like. Learning about and valuing what is important to each other is paramount. Knowing and being able to express how you feel, your desires and thoughts facilitates openness which in turn leads to a deeper connection. Healthy relationships bring out the best in BOTH of yo


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Summer Fanny Packs & Belt Bags Under $100
Nasty Gal Bag It Leather Fanny Pack
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today we're getting into one of the biggest summer 2018 accessory trends, fanny packs and belt bags. I purchased the black fanny pack that I'm wearing in the pic above from Nasty Gal about 4 months ago. No joke, every time I wear it I either hear "Oh, I didn't know fanny packs were back in style" or "That's so cute! Where did you get it?!" So I thought I would do a trend alert/round up of fanny packs and belt bags under $100.
Personally, I love fanny packs because they're so easy and very stylish. You just snap it around your waist and you don't have to worry about dragging your purse around. The belt bag takes the fanny pack to the next level. It is definitely a trendy piece and can be worn with dressier outfits like a blazer and jeans. Stay tuned because I purchased one of the belt bags below and I can't wait to show you how I style it! In the meantime, go ahead and shop the fanny packs and belt bags under $100 below.
Row 1 (in order from left to right)
Nasty Gal WANT You're Glowing Metallic Fanny Pack
Zara Crossbody Belt Bag With Lions Detail
Topshop Queenie Quilted Bumbag
Row 2 (in order from left to right)
Nasty Gal Wanted We Quit This City Fanny Pack
Boohoo Kirsten Silver Holographic Bumbag
Fashion Nova Check Up On It Fanny Pack


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Cybercrime: How is data being stolen?
It is reported that cyber-criminals are able to sell data on the dark web, without the victim without even knowing that their data has been copied or compromised! Contrary to popular belief, individuals may be targeted more so than big wealthy corporations. In particular, those that do not have security barriers in place, will provide hackers with access to their employers and other social and professional groups. This information can be used to then blackmail and provide critical details to allow the cash to flow!
Ransomware is also frequently used to allow the hacker to access the data by obtaining a password. Another method that many hackers use is to form a fictitious romance with a targeted employee; this is not a particularly quick method for a hacker as it can take many months of 'grooming' for the hacker to obtain the information they desire. Sometimes they extort some form of compromising material to blackmail the victim into giving them more details. Once the hacker has extorted the money, they may use someone with a legitimate clean bank account in a foreign country, to wire the money to.
Another way that hackers use data to earn money is by infiltrating a companies network and then offering them a chance to 'close their security gaps' and charging a massive fee for the service, almost like a protection racket. This saves the company the embarrassment and the chance of losing custom, as well as earning the hackers a vast amount of money.
Once your data is stolen, what can you do?
- Contact all of your financial service providers
There is a level of uncertainty that comes with having your personal data stolen. In order to protect your finances and get past that hurdle, contact your financial services. This way they can make sure they can look out for any suspicious activity.
- Whoop whoop, it's the sound of the police!
It is a good idea to let the police know what has happened. This will increase the amount of time credit unions will allow you to place a credit freeze on your account. There may also be a pattern and this will make the police aware of it, although the chances are that you may just get a crime reference number and a visit from a PC....
- Change your passwords and use 2 step authentication
The easiest thing you can do is change your passwords on EVERYTHING. Yes, it is really boring and tedious but it will make sure that the hacker will not do it again. Don't use a simple numeric code on phones and tablets; change it to a complex alpha-numeric password. Also, it is a good idea to implement a password manager, as it allows you to store all your passwords.
- Check your statements
It is a good idea to be vigilant with your personal information. You can do this by regularly checking your bank and credit card statements for purchases you did not make. The transactions may not be big because the cyber criminal may be testing your account.
- Set a limit
With the vast amount of social media platforms, it can be easy to share personal information. Stop this! Don't make it easy for thieves to steal your identity and only use a select few with STRONG password protection and ensure you use 2 step authentication!
There you go folks, hackers may be making money from data but you, as an individual and an employee, can play your part in preventing this.


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3 ½ stars
Science, dick jokes, politics, pop parodies, and improvised rap. This is just the beginning when it comes to Matt Kilpa's show.
No topics or genres are off limits as our host, with guitar in hand, introduces us to his world from the well-worn stage of Lazy Susan's Comedy Den.
Kilpa predominantly performs his own original tunes, but occasionally riffs on hits and nostalgia-inducing TV themes to great effect. His songs are clever and catchy, and he bridges them with entertaining anecdotes told in such a natural storytelling style that it feels like he's just having a great chat with mates.
The opening night audience was rather small, which lead to an initially stilted atmosphere, but Kilpa's genuine and charismatic demeanor soon warmed things up. He even deftly managed the extremely drunk, slightly disruptive group in the front row.
Once firmly into the flow of the show, Kilpa had everyone in stitches. His songs and stories took us on a journey through his life, including his first ever stand up gig, which was - coincidentally enough - also at Lazy Susan's.
Closing the show with one of his earliest songs, a somewhat raucous and juvenile number, Kilpa illustrated his evolution as a performer in a way that we could all appreciate.
When truly hitting his stride in Songs in the Key of Awesomesauce, Kilpa wears his nerdiness proudly on his sleeve. He mixes together clever concepts and low brow jokes with genuinely hilarious results.
Tickets available from the FRINGE WORLD website.


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Walking in the fields around Tremblay, my lovely village home for a month in France, I picked up some stones that took me to a new and fascinating world. Sensuously smooth yet razor edged, heavy and full of fossilized shell traces, they had the ring of porcelain when you chinked them. On the outside, even on the many broken pieces, there was a smooth, uninteresting brown surface; the intact ones are large and small nodules of great weight and density. The colours inside range from graduated greys and blacks, often speckled with white that reminded me of hawthorn blossom, to subtle grey-blues reminiscent of some Limoges or Sèvres porcelain, bronze-tawny golds or even soft pinks.
I had already learned about the fossilized stones in the soil of Burgundy, particularly around the Chablis area, where tiny ancient shells confer the bright mineral taste so characteristic to the white wines of Chablis. Those date from the Kimmeridgian times of the Late Jurassic, some 157-152 million years ago. These stones, from the Tremblay area, proved to be from a later time, the Cretaceous era that lasted from 145 to 66 million years ago. Then, sediments on the sea floor formed nodules, silica, that filled burrows and cavities of tiny creatures that had dropped to the seabed when they died. These amazing silica nodules, big and small, of surprising weight, lie in chalk soils of blinding whiteness. They are what we all know as silex or flint – the stuff, literally, of childhood enthusiasms about arrowheads.
I always love it when life provides one with delicious coincidences that add depth and interest; this proved the case as I started to make metalpoint drawings of these stones which I kept finding. I went one day to Troyes, the lovely city of Gothic cathedral and churches and wood-timbered medieval houses, and the centre of the Aube-Champagne Department. At the ancient hospital, the Hôtel-Dieu-le-Comte, there is currently an exhibition, Arkéaube, displaying recent archaeological finds in the upper Seine River basin unearthed during preventative digs on proposed building sites.
There, in the first room, were silex stones and arrow heads just like those I had been picking up! They have played a vital part in man's development for at least the last 10,000 years. In Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic times, the inhabitants of that area had exploited silex mines in the hills south of Nogent sur Seine and Troyes known now as the Pays d'Othe. The silex was used for everything that required digging, cutting, poking, killing… i.e. hunting, fighting, agriculture, tree-felling, everything. There in the exhibition were the arrow heads and cutting tools that were attached to antlers or bones to be used as tools or weapons.
In order to achieve as sharp an edge to the flint as possible, early man chipped the stone first, as we all learn. But then the sharpening began, and to my fascination, right at the entrance to Tremblay, there was a large boulder. It was a grinding stone for the Neoliths. A flattened area was for grinding stones or perhaps, later, even cereal. The other side of the stone is grooved, a perfect set-up for sharpening a silex edge. A wonderfully clear link for me back to the migrants from the Near East who came to today's Eastern France some 5300 years ago.
The Arkéaube exhibition devoted a room to Neolithic man in the area, with his hunting, cultivation of many types of cereal, early livestock, small grouped homes and funeral preparations for the afterlife. By 2,200 BC, these early inhabitants had evolved beyond simple ribbon or Bell-Beaker ceramics. Their way of life changed radically with the introduction of bronze technology into this area which was at the nexus of rivers and routes from eastern Europe to western France and the British Isles. Henceforth, silex was not nearly so vital for tools as metal had supplanted it. Agriculture evolved and grew more important as wild game had been greatly diminished in number (sounds like today, doesn't it!). Animal husbandry and textiles were more emphasised, and, again, no surprise, weaponry gained in importance because man became more belligerent to fellow man as the numbers of humans increased. And, as the Bronze Age and then the Iron Age moved on, international trade increased; valuable goods were imported from lands far away. We are not the only ones who believe we live in a global-trading world!
Back in my sunlit cottage at Tremblay, I kept "communing" with my silex stones, with their traces of ancient sea worlds, and associations of man so distant and yet so near. I loved this silent dialogue.