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Due to heavy snow and extreme weather conditions across the country, Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC) is advising customers not to travel on Friday 2nd March. VTEC will be running one train in either direction per hour on the following routes: London King's Cross to Newcastle London King's Cross to Leeds VTEC will be running one train in either direction every two hours (in alternate hours) on the following route...
Read MoreDue to the severe weather we are currently experiencing in the UK, fewer trains are able to run on all lines. Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC) has warned that services running across the whole network may be cancelled, delayed by up to 80 minutes or revised, with disruption expected to continue until the end of the day. In light of this situation, VTEC has lifted travel restrictions across all of its services on Wednes...
Read MoreCUB Trasporti, a union representing the staff of Italian airline Alitalia, has called a 24-hour nationwide strike. The strike, expected to involve both pilots and cabin crew, is scheduled to take place on Monday 26 February. Those planning to travel with Alitalia on the affected day are advised to contact the airline well in advance to confirm their flight status.
Read MoreTen unions representing pilots, cabin crew and ground staff for Air France have called a one-day strike on Thursday 22nd February. The strike has been called to protest the unilateral imposition of a one-percent pay deal, which was rejected by the majority of unions. Passengers planning to fly with Air France on this day are advised to contact the airline in advance to check the status of their flight.
Read MorePassengers on South Western Railway face further travel disruption this weekend with the RMT union proposing action short of a strike starting on Friday 16th February. South Western Railway has reassured passengers that it will be running a "full service" despite the four days of industrial action, which will end on Monday 19th February.
Read MoreThe Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated the travel advice for South Africa in response to the ongoing water shortage: “The Western Cape is suffering from prolonged drought. The Cape Town municipal region is most severely affected and water restrictions are in place. If you’re planning to travel to the area, you should be mindful of water consumption and comply with local restrictions. The City of Cape To...
Read MoreAs of 20th May 2018, Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC) will no longer provide a Quiet Coach seating option in First Class. Virgin Trains has said that the change will create a more flexible space and greater freedom for customers travelling in First Class. According to Virgin’s research, only 9% of VTEC customers value the Quiet Coach offering in First Class. In response to this information, the decision has been made to c...
Read MoreThe River Seine in the French capital, Paris, has peaked at around four meters above its normal water level for this time of year. The flood level rose to 5.84m (19.2ft) early on Monday and is not expected to begin receding before Tuesday. Several stations of a main commuter line, the RER C, have now been closed until at least 5 February, and some expressways that run alongside the Seine have also been closed. The ...
Read MoreIn December 2017, EasyJet confirmed its acquisition of German carrier Air Berlin. The agreement meant that EasyJet would lease 25 of Air Berlin’s aircraft and take control of operations at Tegel airport in the German capital. The budget airline is now operating flights from Berlin Tegel, with a plan in place to transition staff and aircraft to their fleet over the coming months. EasyJet has sought to advise customers tha...
Read MoreThe RMT union has called a series of strikes for Saturday 20th, Sunday 21st and Sunday 28th January, which will significantly affect CrossCountry train services. CrossCountry will be operating a reduced service on these days but will employ some longer trains, in an attempt to minimise disruption. Some services may finish earlier than normal, and some stations may have no CrossCountry services, with replacement bus servi...
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