We've been here before. 1976. Panleucopenia virus in cats mutated and became a disease of dogs. Parvovirus. This spread very quickly around the world by air travellers. No dogs had immunity and many died because the virus was so aggressive. We started giving dogs the cat vaccine. The deaths sto...

I think that it is too late. Yes shut the borders but it should be immediate and total. Consider the analogy of a submarine (country) taking on water (virus) and there is a watertight door (Airport) that will keep the rest of the submarine from sinking. There are people trapped in the damaged pa...

We could alternatively look at a low tech option that all cars old and new can use: replace many traffic lights with roundabouts. This allows for better flow at minor intersections and is the norm in the UK. Collisions at roundabouts result in fewer injuries because they are always slower and are...

I flew on their 757 from London Luton to Newark. Very impressive to get such a good seat and service at a third of usual business class fares. At the time they were not the most reliable as they only had two planes. I had no problems. Kimshep is right to point out the risks of this venture, as cl...

I like VA as it is, so whoever it was who has evolved the airline to it’s present style and service, I say thank you.