Category - Europe

Travelinfo.ca: Grimsvötn: EUROCONTROL confirmed that no significant impact was expected over European airspace today (May 26) as a result of the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland. According to the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) in London, the areas of ash concentration over the north of Germany yesterday resulted in approximately 450 flight cancellations, mainly affecting […]

THE air traffic controllers strike in Greece, which was due to take place today, April 6, has been called off after Greek courts ruled that it was illegal. All services to and from Greece are expected to operate as normal. (travelinfo.ca)

31 Mar – 1 Apr Italian national public transport strike March 31. Trains will stop operating at 9pm March 31 until April 1at 9 pm. 15 Apr – Italian airport strike April 15. Milan airports Linate and Malpensa, 24 hours. This could mean possible disruption with luggage handlers and ground crews. 16 Apr – Trenitalia […]

Feb 15, 2011 – Icelandair has revised its Toronto schedule for 2011, offering four flights a week beginning April 13 and suspending all service from Canada for November and December. According to officials, Icelandair had planned to increase capacity from Toronto and operate a longer flight season, but was obligated to adjust its Canadian schedule […]

AC resumes full London flight schedule AIR Canada resumed full London flights last night (December 21) having been given permission by London Heathrow to increase its flights. Passengers are urged to consult the company website www.aircanada.com for flight schedule updates and before travelling or going to the airport. “Air Canada has been given permission to […]

FOLLOWING more heavy snow overnight and with forecasts of further snow, Gatwick will remain closed until at least 06h00 on December 3. There will be no flights arriving or departing today and passengers can expect further disruption, delays and cancellations as long as the severe weather continues. Passengers should not travel to the airport today, […]