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France: industrial action Apr 5 and 9

France: strike: Industrial action will take place on April 5 and 9. There may be some disruption to travel and public services. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france

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Apr

France: Toulouse: taxi strike on Mon Apr 4

Due to a strike of taxi drivers on Monday, April 4, road accesses and public transport will be very disrupted, from 06:00 AM. Passengers are invited to anticipate their arrival to the airport. http://www.toulouse.aeroport.fr/en/passagers/infos-vols/arrivees-du-jour  

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Apr

Paris: Sunday Apr 3 marathon: extra security

Paris marathon to take place amid tight security Faced with the threat of terrorism, security has been “considerably strengthened” ahead of the Paris Marathon on Sunday, organisers said.   “In recent weeks we have had regular meetings with the Prefecture of Police in Paris, and we can say that security has been considerably strengthened,” said […]

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Apr

Paris: gas cooker explosion in central Paris – 6th arrondissement

A violent explosion has rocked the centre of Paris, destroying part of a building and sending smoke rising over the French capital.   Officials said at least five people were injured in the blast, which blew out windows in an 100m radius and sent debris raining into surrounding streets.   Residents living nearby in the […]

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Apr

Japan: Computer glitch causes delays at Haneda for Japan Airlines domestic flights

TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A glitch occurred with Japan Airlines’ computer system to calculate the weight balance of aircraft on Friday morning, forcing the major carrier to cancel 46 domestic flights to and from Haneda Airport.   The flight cancellations affected a total of about 6,600 passengers.   The system trouble also caused delays in […]