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19
Jan

Australia: Jetstar pilot strike threat for February

JETSTAR pilots are proposing to place a series of work bans on the airline that could disrupt flights as early as next month as they attempt to end a two-year impasse on wage negotiations. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots lodged an application for a ballot on protected industrial action yesterday and expect it to […]

19
Jan

Iceland: severe weather

Canceled Flights and Terrible Weather Ahead The Icelandic Met Office has issued a warning: A strong or severe gale (more than 20-25 m/s) is expected in South and West Iceland tonight and tomorrow morning. Both WOW Air and Icelandair have canceled or delayed flights according to mbl.is. http://www.icelandreview.com/news/2015/01/18/canceled-fligths-and-terrible-weather-ahead

19
Jan

Channel Tunnel: delays/cancellations

Update Jan 19th – Eurostar says Channel Tunnel is not likely to be fully operational until Tuesday, adding that only one of the two tunnels is fully re-open and trains could be delayed by up to 30 minutes Cross-Channel rail firm Eurostar says it has resumed a full service after a weekend of delays and […]

15
Jan

Italy – Transport strikes – Friday, January 16, 2015

Some EVAV airport personnel will be on strike for 4 hours, from 13:00 to 17:00, Friday, January 16, 2015.  Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your flight.   http://www.summerinitaly.com/planning/strike.asp

15
Jan

Recipe: Colombian Seafood Stew – Cazuela De Mariscos

Ingredients (4-6 SERVINGS) • 1 tablespoon butter • 1 tablespoon olive oil • ½ cup chopped green pepper • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper • 1 cup chopped onion • 2 minced fresh garlic cloves • 1 cup grated carrot • 1 tablet fish bouillon • ¼ teaspoon paprika • 4 cups heavy cream […]