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More than 50% of Northern Rail services will have to be cancelled because of planned strike action next month, the train operator has warned. Members of the RMT union are due to walk out on Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th October in a long-running dispute over the role of guards and driver-only trains. The company, which operates across the North East, North West and Yorkshire, said it aimed to run about 1,200 services (...
Read MoreLiverpool Lime Street station will be closed from Saturday 30th September until Sunday 22nd October 2017 while work to upgrade the station’s platforms is carried out. As a result, both Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Moorfields Station are expected to be busier than usual during this time. Passengers are strongly advised to print tickets before the day of travel. Tickets can be collected from any station ticket ven...
Read MoreIt has been reported that some airport personnel in Italy will strike for 24 hours, from 00:01 to 23:59, on Monday 2nd October 2017. While the strike has not yet been confirmed, passengers planning to fly into or out of airports in Italy on 2nd October should contact their airline to confirm flight status as a matter of precaution. Travellers are further advised to monitor local radio and other media for information o...
Read MoreBritish Airways (BA) are offering a free one-way upgrade to First Class for any customers who book an eligible return Club World flight. The upgrade can be taken on either your outbound or inbound journey, allowing you to enjoy the luxury of BA’s First suite, personal service and renowned dining. Frequent flyer? You can take advantage of as many free upgrades as you like on eligible flights within the offer period. This ...
Read MoreTaiwan has issued a warning to ships and airlines have cancelled several flights today (Wednesday 13 September) as the island prepares for Typhoon Talim. The storm is expected to hit cities including the capital Taipei, before moving swiftly towards China potentially as a super typhoon. Tropical Storm Doksuri is expected to intensify to a strong typhoon and brush past the southern coast of Hainan province late on Thursda...
Read MoreDutch carrier KLM has cancelled 60 flights to and from European destinations as heavy winds buffeting Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport reduced the number of runways that could be used. Airport spokesman Paul Weber said 75 flights in total have been cancelled today (Wednesday 13 September) due to "restricted runway capacity." Weber says the busy airport is expected to experience delays throughout the day. The Royal Dutch M...
Read MoreAs high winds from Strom Aileen continue to affect parts of Great Britain, those travelling in the country are urged to use caution and warned they may be faced with delays caused by the adverse weather. Highways England has urged drivers to take extra care on their journeys to work, warning that people should delay travelling if the weather becomes too severe. Some roads may be closed if high winds mean that caravans, l...
Read MoreAs of 25 March 2018, Air France will operate three services per week to Nairobi, departing from Paris-Charles de Gaulle on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Passengers travelling on the new route will be able to take advantage of the Dreamliner’s larger windows, improved air quality, enhanced seat comfort and special LED lighting. The flights will Depart Paris at 20:50 (arriving in Nairobi at 05:50) on Wednesdays, Saturday and...
Read MoreA nationwide general strike has been announced to take place on 12th September 2017 in France. Unless averted, flight delays and disruptions are to be expected across all transport networks. If you are due to travel over this period please contact your travel provider for latest updates and to find out about changes to scheduled flights and rail services.
Read MoreFlights have been cancelled across the north eastern Caribbean and states of emergency declared in Puerto Rico, U.S Virgin Islands, and Florida as Hurricane Irma is declared as a Category 5 hurricane. It was centered 410 miles (660 kilometers) east of the Leeward Islands and moving west at 13 mph (20 kph). Authorities warned that the storm could dump up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain, cause landslide...
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