Important information of the new Bangalore/Bengaluru Airport

Important information of the new Bangalore Airport

1. The distance between Infosys- Electronic city and BIAL is 55km.The commute time is between 2.30 to 3 hrs during peak hours and 2 hours during non peak hours.
2. Drop off at the outer lane permits only a 90sec stop.  
3. The inner lane only for handicapped and VIP passengers.
4. Porter service is available at the rate of Rs70 for 3 bags and Rs 25 for every extra bag.
5. Visitors are not permitted at any time into the departure terminal.
6. Passengers can directly check-in their baggage without having to go through a security check. This process is done after the check in.
7. Display screens are conveniently placed through out the terminal with information of Check-in counter no's and Boarding gate no's.
8. There are no public announcements. The responsibility of being aware of flight information is with the individual.
9. International passengers will have to pay a User Development Fee( UDF) of Rs. 1070 at the counters provided in the check-in hall or at the first floor before emigration check counters. Payment can be made by cash( exact change), debit/ credit card(Visa/ Master card only). This applies to passengers departing on and before 30^th June. Infants under the age of 2 yrs are exempt. Passengers should produce the receipt of payment at the time of emigration check.  Effective 01 Jul this fee will be included in the ticket.
10. Check-in counters for both domestic and international travel are in a common area. The security checks for both are separate.
11. There is an exclusive lounge facility for International First and Business class passengers.

Micro Waved Water

A 26-year old guy decided to have a cup of coffee. He took a cup of water and put it in the microwave to heat it up (something that he had done numerous times before).

I am not sure how long he set the timer for, but he told me he wanted to bring the water to a boil. When the timer shut the oven off, he removed the cup from the oven. As he looked into the cup, he noted that the water was not boiling, but instantly the water in the cup 'blew up' into his face.

The cup remained intact until he threw it out of his hand but all the water had flown out into his face due to the build up of energy. His whole face is blistered and he has 1st and
2nd degree burns to his face, which may leave scarring. He also may have lost partial sight in his left eye. While at the hospital, the doctor who was attending to him stated that this is fairly common occurrence and water (alone) should never be heated in a microwave oven. If water is heated in this manner, something should be placed in the cup to diffuse the energy such as: a wooden stir stick, tea bag, etc. It is however a much safer choice to boil the water in a teakettle.

General Electric's (GE) response:

Thanks for contacting us. I will be happy to assist you. The e-mail that you received is correct. Micro waved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all. The superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or teabag is put into it. To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than two minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for thirty seconds before moving it or adding anything into it.

If you share this on .... you could very well save someone from a lot of pain and suffering.

No charge for calls to China and Myanmar

This is the message i got from Rebtel.

Dear Rebtel users,

Due to the recent disasters people are in desperate need of help in China and Myanmar (Burma). To help people connect with their friends and family we are opening up calling to China and Myanmar for free until the 22nd of May.

No strings attached, just call and make sure they are OK.

Please visit www.rebtel.com/callforhelp and follow the instructions.

Take care!
Patric

 

Great initiative from Rebtel. Even when the PSTN termination charge in Myanmar is not that easy to afford. Hats Off, after all human relation matters.