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Recently named ‘Best Airline’, ‘Best Business Class’ and ‘Best Long-Haul Airline’ at the Business Traveller Awards, Qatar Airways are offering a Doha stayover promotion, allowing customers to stay and discover Qatar. Book before 31st December 2017 and fly before 30th April 2018 and enjoy a complimentary stay in one of the many international hotels in Doha, as well as visa-free entry as part of this offer. Transit passeng...
Read MoreArriva North West bus workers, already planning five 24-hour walkouts over the next month, have added a sixth day to coincide with the Merseyrail and Northern Rail strikes on Wednesday 8th November. Drivers and engineers at Arriva across the North West are scheduled to strike on Monday 30th October and every Monday in November (6th, 13th, 20th & 27th). The planned industrial action will affect bus services in Mers...
Read MoreSCNF train services could be affected in France next month as several unions have announced a nationwide day of demonstrations and strikes. The action, set to take place on Thursday 16th November, has been called to protest planned reforms by President Emmanuel Macron.
Read MoreNew security measures including stricter passenger screening take effect today (Thursday 26th October) on all US-bound flights to comply with government requirements of the US Government. In June, airlines were given 120 days to meet the new regulations which require additional checks on passengers. The increased security measures may include short security interviews at check-in or at the boarding gates, or questionn...
Read MoreMetro workers have announced a 24-hour strike in Athens which will take place on Thursday 26th October. The strike will affect metro lines 2 and 3 which run services to and from the airport. Passengers are advised to make alternative travel plans and leave extra time for their journey.
Read MoreSeveral major rail routes into London have announced a fresh strike to take place next month. Rail workers on Southern, South Western Railway and Greater Anglia have declared industrial action, and are set to stage a 48-hour walkout from Wednesday 8th November. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union announced the walkout as part of an ongoing dispute over the role of train guards and driver-only opera...
Read MoreStarting earlier this month, border control at Copenhagen Airport has been increased for passengers travelling to or from a non-Schengen* country. This may result in long queues of up to an hour at passport control therefore, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport well in advance of their scheduled flight time. On a more positive note, a new SAS Lounge has just opened in Oslo Airport. The spacious area is the...
Read MoreIn Italy, a National Air Traffic Controller strike has been called by the majority of ATC Unions. The strike is set to take place on Friday 27th October from 11am to 3pm (UTC). Those planning to travel to or from Italy on this date are advised to contact their airline to confirm flight status.
Read MoreAs part of Manchester Airport’s transformation programme, temporary changes to facilities in and around Terminal 2 will take effect from Thursday 19th October. As a result, there may be some road layout changes, as well as altered access routes through departure and arrivals. It is recommended that all passengers allow extra time for their journey. In addition, from 19th October, the customer drop-off area will change...
Read MoreGood news for frequent flyers, for a limited time, British Airways passengers will receive double the Avios they’d normally collect on every flight they take. The offer is extended to include BA’s airline partners, American Airlines, Finnair and Iberia, on flights with a BA flight number between Europe and North America. British Airways customers simply need to register, book and travel before 31 December 2017. You ca...
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