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Mexican military helicopter mistakenly lands in Laredo, sent back by customs ...

Laredo Port of Entry spokeswoman Mucia Dovalina says customs agents checked out the helicopter’s occupants and let them return to Mexico. She declined to say how many people were on board or whether they were armed.

The Houston Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/nBsI9h ) this is the second time Mexico’s military has crossed into Texas in recent weeks. A convoy rolled across the international bridge at Donna in July.

More troops have been deploying in northeastern Mexico as the nation attempts to combat drug gang violence.

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My Five Favorite Airports | A Thing for Cars

The criteria used in selecting those airports that merit being called ‘best’ are similar to the ones used in putting terminals at the bottom of the list:  customer service, treatment at check-in and security checkpoints, appearance, safety, and convenience.  The world of air travel after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington changed, mostly in a negative way.  Getting on a flight now takes more time and red tape than ever before, and getting through security in some airports is a lot like getting a colonoscopy; invasive and demeaning.  But, there are some airports that at least try to minimize the inconvenience.

Changi International Airport, Singapore:  Singapore has a reputation for being an orderly place, almost anal retentive in fact, but its airport ranks in my book as one of the best in the world.  With 5,000 arrivals and departures weekly on 80 airlines, you might expect it to be a bureaucratic nightmare.  Well, think again.  The Singaporeans manage to get people on and off planes to and from over 200 destinations with the same efficiency that they manage downtown traffic, but in an atmosphere of comfort and charm that makes this one of my favorite airports in the world.  Security is stringent, but officials are polite, and they move people quickly.  Even during the avian flu scare, they managed, using the latest technology, to screen incoming passengers unobtrusively and quickly, and avoid delaying all but those showing suspicious symptoms.  Beautifully designed, with comfortable waiting areas, lots of food courts and restaurants, and Wi-Fi available throughout, if you flight is delayed, you’ll hardly care.

Munich International Airport, Munich, Germany:  Located some 18 miles northeast of Munich, this airport is a model of German efficiency and Bavarian charm.  A hub for Lufthansa and other Star Alliance airlines, it’s preferable to the Frankfurt airport, which is unfortunately the main transit terminal for flights into or through Germany.  In contrast to the industrial look in Frankfurt, Munich’s airport has lots of open air spaces, and is conveniently located near ground transportation.  It’s also a lot easier to get from your arrival gate to your departure gate when you have to make an onward flight, in contrast to the hike you have in Frankfurt.

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