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Oct

Hurricane Joaquin: update

While Hurricane Joaquin could still make landfall in the United States, the hurricane will bring major impacts to the East Coast and inland areas even if the center of the storm remains at sea. People should not let their guard down due to a shifting track of the hurricane as the risk to lives and […]

29
Sep

London (UK): taxi protest on Sep 30

Taxi protest to hit Fleet Street in rush hour Sep 30 Black cab drivers are holding a protest on Wednesday evening that will stretch from Aldwych in Westminster to Ludgate Circus in the City and is expected to bring roads to a standstill. http://www.london24.com/news/transport/taxi_protest_to_hit_fleet_street_in_rush_hour_tomorrow_1_4252483  

29
Sep

Mexico: Tropical Storm Marty: SW (Acapulco)

Marty strengthened into a hurricane for a time on Monday before weakening to a tropical storm Monday night. Regardless of weakening, Marty will continue to spread rain and gusty winds across parts of southwestern Mexico through Wednesday, elevating the threat for flash flooding and mudslides. The tropical storm is spinning over water more than sufficient […]

29
Sep

Russia and Ukraine: flight bans

Russia has  closed Airspace to All Ukrainian Planes as of October 25 in Retaliation to Ban   Russia has closed its airspace to all Ukrainian planes starting from October 25. In a statement, the Russian Transport Ministry called on the Federal Air Transport Agency to inform Ukrainian airlines of a ban on using Russian airspace. This is a retaliatory measure […]

29
Sep

Italy: Airport workers plan walk-out Oct 8 13:00-17:00

Some airport personnel will be on strike Oct 8 for 4 hours, from 13:00 to 17:00. Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your flight. http://www.summerinitaly.com/planning/strike.asp