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Finnish carrier Finnair has cancelled several flights on the Riga-Helsinki route today due to industrial action planned at Helsinki Airport. The ground staff strike at Helsinki Airport, which was reported by Finnish airport operator Finavia, will take place from 3 pm to 7 pm and is expected to affect many flights. As a result of the impending strike at Helsinki Airport, Finnair has cancelled more than 90 flights, with...
Read MoreFollowing the announcement of Citywing’s liquidation, Eastern Airways has moved quickly to provide passengers with a continuation of Isle of Man services. The UK regional airline, operated services to the Isle of Man between 2004 and 2009, has secured the future of routes from here to Newcastle and Belfast City. Mathew Herzberg, Head of Commercial for Eastern Airways, said: “By moving fast to protect these vital route...
Read MoreMore than 2,900 flights have already been cancelled today as the incoming Northeast blizzard is predicted to cripple the country's air travel. Authorities have advised people living in the affected area, from New York City to Boston, to prepare for what could be the worst storm of the season. Winter Storm Stella is expected to sweep the New York region with possible blizzard conditions, as experts predict the region coul...
Read MoreOn selected Air France flights you can now take advantage to the airline’s redesigned Premium Economy cabin. The spacious Premium Economy cabin allows you to rest, read or work in total freedom with more space and increased peace and quiet. Available on all long-haul flights the Premium Economy Cabin contains a limited number of seats distributed across 3 to 6 rows to guarantee a more peaceful journey. Contoured chair...
Read MoreHere’s a roundup of all the latest news from Emirates. New Look A380 Onboard Lounge From July 2017 Emirates’ A380 Onboard Lounges will be getting a face lift; showcasing a sleeker design the new-look lounges will feature an ivory colour-scheme accented with bronze and wooden grain. The ambient setting is a social space for passengers to mingle with fellow travellers, relax with a cocktail, or enjoy live e...
Read MoreThe UK rail networks Northern, Merseyrail and Southern will again be affected by strike action today, Monday 13 March. Members of the RMT union have walked out for 24 hours in protest at changes to their roles and responsibilities. The strikes are likely to see more than half of all services cancelled at Northern and Merseyrail, although Southern said it expects to operate nine out of 10 trains. Check www.nationalr...
Read MoreAirlines have cancelled more than 725 flights in the Northwest today, Monday 13 March, due to winter storm Stella and it is anticipated that a further 815 flights will be cancelled tomorrow, Tuesday 14 March. Weather forecasts indicate heavy snow which will have a massive impact on travel in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Chicago and Boston (amongst other cities). U.S. airlines have waived change fees to customers...
Read MoreGround staff at Berlin's two main airports have begun a 25-hour strike over pay, which is expected to force the cancellation of more than 650 flights. Around 448 flights will be cancelled at Tegel Airport and around 194 at Schoenfeld. The strike began at 0300 (GMT) this morning, Monday 13 March and will end on Tuesday morning at 0400 (GMT). Lufthansa has had to cancel all flights today from Frankfurt and Munich to Ber...
Read MoreEurocontrol has reported that air traffic controllers' unions in Italy have called a four-hour, strike on Monday 20th March. The nationwide strike, which affects all ACCs and airports across the country, will begin at 12pm and end at 4pm (UTC). An ACC is a facility responsible for controlling aircraft which are en route in a particular volume of airspace. Passengers planning to fly on the affected day are advised ...
Read MoreBerliner Zeitung reported that a strike by ground workers at Berlin's Tegel and Schoenefeld airports will not take place tomorrow (Thursday 9th March). Instead the industrial action has been postponed until at least 10th March to allow employers to make a better offer. A large majority of workers voted in favour of a strike at Schoenefeld and Tegel airports over a pay dispute. Verdi, the union representing the striking w...
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