A JETLINER slammed into a crowded neighborhood in Medan, Indonesia’s third largest city on Monday. It burst into flames and killed at least 149 people, many of whom were on the ground. Up to 15 passengers survived the crash. Two Chinese business people from Fujian Province were among the dead. The black box has been found and will be the basis for further investigations .The plane belonged to low-cost carrier Mandela Airlines. Indonesia has at least 22 low-cost carriers. Many of them have been forced to cut spending to keep low fares amid intense competition.

EXPERTS from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan gathered on Monday to discuss the feasibility of building an underwater tunnel across the Taiwan Straits. This is the fifth time talks have been held since 1998 about constructing the world’s longest underwater tunnel. In January 2005, the Ministry of Communications announced China’s highway network construction plans for the next 20 years. They include a highway from Beijing to Taipei. The construction of the cross-Straits tunnel has been formally listed in the country’s communications development plan.

PRODUCTION of small cars will be encouraged to cut oil consumption, clean smoggy city skies and reduce traffic jams , an official from the National Development and Reform Commission said on Monday . Many big cities in China had previously banned small cars from expressway. However, with international oil prices consistently rising and pressure from China’s oil consumption growing, the bans do not match the national situation.

The local transport in Liverpool City Region is convenient for visitors to go around. The following are some means of transport for you to choose from.

By Train

Merseyrail trains run frequently throughout the day across 68 stations in and around the Liverpool area. With 4 city centre underground stations, you can easily get around the city.

You can now buy tickets online. Your ticket will be emailed straight to you, so you don't have to think about it at the station, just jump on the train and enjoy your journey!

By Bike

Liverpool is easy to get around by bike. Bike parking can be found on the Liverpool Cycle Map. If you’re arriving in Liverpool by train or ferry, bikes go free.

The CityBike bicycle hire system is also available in the city centre.

Find more information at www.citybikeliverpool.co.uk.

By Bus

Bus travel in and around Liverpool is a green and convent way to explore the destination.The bus network is run by Merseytravel, with two main city centre bus terminals — Liverpool ONE and Queen Square.

Regulations for certificates

1. If your name on the passport is English, but on the ticket it is Chinese, you cannot take a domestic flight.

2. The name and other information on the boarding pass must be consistent with the information in the boarding document. If not, the security check will not allow the release.

3. The identity document held by the passenger must be the same as the identity document used the time of booking. If the ID number is inconsistent the security check is not allowed.

4. Foreign passengers can be released through security check if there is no space or backslash in their surname and first name. It is recommended that passengers and airlines confirm whether boarding passes can be changed.

Regulations for shipping luggage

1. Domestic flight

Normally, 20kg for economy class, 30kg for business class and 40kg for first class passengers with adult or child tickets.

2. International flight

In general, the free shipped luggage limit for economy class passengers is 20kg, and 30kg for economy class passengers with student passports. The allowance of free shipped luggage in business class is 30kg and 40kg for first class.

Wheelchair service for special passengers

You can ask for wheelchair service in the ground garage, and the personnel will accompany you to enter the terminal.