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May

Italy: Strikes for May

These announced strikes are now definite – they can cancelled–please check with the carrier… slowtrav.com May 10, 2012 – not sure, but maybe something because of the UK border, customs and immigration strike May 13, 2012 Tirrenia maritime personnel, times to be announced. (Changed from April 29) June 4, 2012 National transportation strike (rail, public […]

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May

Strikes: Portugal ATC

ATC strikes are planned in Portugal on 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th and 25th of May. 3 strike periods daily as follows: 06h00 to 08h00 / 13h00 to 15h00 / 20h00 to 22h00 ( UTC) Strike dates and times are not confirmed yet.

3
May

Britain braced for travel chaos as border guards to strike May 10

Daily Telegraph HUNDREDS of thousands of passengers face fresh disruption at British airports and ports next week after unions representing border guards announced a one-day strike. After weeks of criticism over lengthy queues at Heathrow airport, up to 4,600 immigration officials are now set to walk out on May 10 in a dispute about their […]

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May

Travel Alerts from Ottawa: Libya, Kenya, Nigeria

Libya: Avoid non-essential travel Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advise against non-essential travel to Libya, except for the Sabha and Kufra region, for which we advise against all travel. Following a change of regime and government, the political situation remains fragile. Although the security situation appears to have improved, it remains difficult to assess […]

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May

Grand tour of India

I recently did an Exploration/Collette group tour of India, and to put it lightly I had a very good time. The size of the exploration tours is exceptional, max 24 people.  All aspects of the tour met or exceeded my expectations. We travelled throughout Rajastan/North India.  Beginning in Delhi, an experience in itself, we toured […]