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A series of strikes planned by union members working on Virgin Trains West Coast will go ahead in December and January. The first walkout is set to take place on Friday 15th December with another on the 22nd and four more due to take place on the 5th, 8th, 26th and 29th January. Virgin Trains West Coast have reassured customers that the majority of their services will still be running during the strike action. Click h...
Read MoreEntering commercial service in December on the Emirates’ new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the airline’s new First Class private suites are the first in the industry to offer complete privacy, with floor to ceiling suite sliding doors. Customers can enjoy window views in all suites, as those positioned in the middle aisle are fitted with virtual windows that livestream views from external cameras, and binoculars are provide...
Read MoreFresh strikes have been announced on the most extensive passenger rail franchise in Britain in a dispute over rostering and Sunday working. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on Cross Country will strike for 48 hours on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December. The union has also announced fresh 24-hour strikes on Saturday 23rd and Wednesday 27th December, in addition to previously announced walkouts on Ch...
Read MoreThe Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT), has announced that workers on the Virgin West Coast line will strike six times in December and January, with one walkout planned to take place on 22 December. According to the union, around 1,800 train managers, on-board catering staff and other workers will be involved in the action. The strikes, which will take place on 15th and 22nd December, and then 5th, 8th, 26th, an...
Read MoreThe RMT union has called a strike for Sunday 26th November, which will significantly affect CrossCountry train services. As a result of the industrial action, CrossCountry will be operating a reduced service but using some longer trains. Some services may finish earlier than normal, and some stations may have no CrossCountry services. Although alternative travel arrangements have been prepared, CrossCountry expects al...
Read MoreTechnical problems with air traffic control at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport has today delayed dozens of flights into one of Europe's busiest airports. The disruption is mostly affecting incoming flights and Air France and KLM have had to cancel flights throughout this morning and expect further delays. Airlines are awaiting further updates from the air traffic controllers. Some flights are diverting to other airports. ...
Read MoreIt has been reported that Florence airport workers are threatening to strike for four hours on Tuesday 21st November. The proposed strike would take place between 1pm and 5pm (local times). Disruption is expected, should the strike go ahead. Passengers planning to fly on the affected day are advised to contact their airline to confirm their flight status.
Read MoreAs of 1st December 2017, Joon, new sister airline to Air France, will fly to Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon and Porto from Paris, Charles de Gaulle. By the summer of 2018, Joon will also operate services on two long-haul routes to Fortaleza in Brazil and Mahé in the Seychelles. On Joon’s flights within Europe, all cabins will have reclining seats with adjustable headrests so you can relax and enjoy your flight in comfort. Eac...
Read MoreFrench unions opposed to policies of President Macron, are planning day of strikes and protests this Thursday (16th November). The strikes are expected to affect both air and rail travel. Two main rail unions, CGT-Cheminots and FO-Cheminots, are calling their members to strike at the national rail operator, SNCF, from 7pm on Wednesday 15th November until 8am on Friday 17th (local times). The French Civil Aviation Auth...
Read MoreFrom 25th March 2018, Emirates will stop flying from Brisbane and Melbourne (Australia) to Auckland (New Zealand) and instead focus on its non-stop service from Dubai. This will allow travellers to enjoy an improved Dubai-Auckland schedule, with a better spread of departure times throughout the day and more choice when connecting from flights arriving into Dubai. Customers booked on flights between Dubai and Auckland via...
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