The European Parliament has voted to scrap mobile phone roaming fees when you're using your phone abroad. ... And besides, GhettoIFE looks great on your phone... ;) Over the past few years roaming fees have dropped considerably within the EU border areas resulting in lower costs for consumers to use their mobile phones abroad. This is now extends from voice calls and text … [Read more...]
European Mobile Phone Roaming to fall again
In what can be described as some good news, European mobile phone operators are being forced by the European Union to lower the amounts they charge for roaming within the EU area. This year as well as the price of voice and text going down, Data prices will be going down The new prices go into effect tomorrow on the 1st July 2013: Service Summer 2012 … [Read more...]
Ryanair goes on the offensive over Aer Lingus take over
Ryanair appears to be going on the offensive after meetings with the EU Commission is intending to block the Ryanair buying Aer Lingus. As you can guess, those over at Ryanair HQ aren't impressed and are preparing to instruct their lawyers to go on the offensive if the takeover is denied by the EU Commission Ryanair states “It appears clear from this morning’s meeting, … [Read more...]
Europe Bans Airport Body Scanners For “Health and Safety” Concerns
Here's a big news breaking from the European Union, Forbes and The Economist. And it's to do with Nude-o-scopes - or Backscatter/Millimetre Wave Scanners. And to be blunt - the European Union is not happy about them in the least. The big line from the release it is this: In order not to risk jeopardising citizens' health and safety, only security scanners which do not … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]
