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1
Feb

Italy: planned strikes for February 2012

Travelinfo.ca: February 7: A 24-hour strike by Falconara Marittima, handling and cleaning aircraft February 7: Aviapartner Handling Venice February 10: Alitalia Fiumicino to strike from 13h30-17h30 February 13: Air France-KLM Provincia di VARESE to strike from 10h00-14h00 February 17: Ground crew Airport Bari-Palese to strike from 12h00-16h00 A strike must be announced and because of […]

31
Jan

India: warning re satellite phones

e-traveladvisories: Canadians advised that it is illegal to import or use satellite phones in India. http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=128000#8

31
Jan

Thailand: terrorism alert

Terrorism: Thailand From the government of Canada travel website: There is a threat of terrorism throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand. Canadians should maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all times as the security situation could deteriorate without notice. Exercise caution, particularly in commercial and public establishments (hotels, clubs, restaurants, bars, schools, places […]

30
Jan

Peru: earthquake: 96 injured after earthquake hits coastal Peru

Lima, Peru (CNN) — By the CNN Wire Staff January 30, 2012 — Updated 1255 GMT (2055 HKT) Civil defense officials reported nearly 100 injuries after a strong earthquake shook coastal Peru early Monday. The magnitude 6.3 quake hit about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Ica, at a depth of 39.2 kilometers (24.4 miles), […]

26
Jan

Air India: Pilot protest

Strike.skynetblogs.be: 44 Air India flights cancelled as pilots decline to operate NEW DELHI: At least 44 Air India flights, including some from and to international destinations, were cancelled today as about 50 pilots reported for duty but did not operate flights protesting delay in payment of wages. The government said a solution to the problem […]