Category - Europe

1
Dec

Weather: travel chaos in the UK and Europe

AS a result of severe weather conditions, there are currently no departing and/or arriving flights at Gatwick. The runway will remain closed until at least 06h00 on December 2. Passengers should not go to the airport and should check directly with their respective airlines for more information. However, the UK MET office has warned of […]

25
Nov

Strikes in Italy: Update

(From etraveladvisories.com) 26 Nov – 27 Nov UPDATE: Alitalia workers defer strike but flight attendants of Meridiana Fly airlines will observe an eight-hour work stoppage from 10.00 (local time) on the day, causing some inconvenience to travellers. PREVIOUS ALERT: 24 hours strike by Meridiana Fly flight assistants. 24 hour strike by Pilots and Flight Assistants, […]

12
Nov

Italy: Pre-planned Strikes.

From UK Foreign Office: 15 November 2010: Alitalia CAI ground staff from 10.00hrs to 18.00hrs 18 November 2010: 24 hour rail strike from 21.00hrs on 18 November to 21.00hrs on 19 November 19 November 2010: 24 hour local public transport strike. 26 November 2010: 24 hours flight assistants Meridiana Fly. 24 hours Pilots and Flight […]

10
Nov

Motorists Stranded by UK Storm, Worst to Come

Accuweather Nov 10 A powerful storm system lashed out at the United Kingdom Monday and Tuesday, leaving behind widespread flooding and nearly a half of foot of snow in some places. AccuWeather.com forecasters expect a second storm system to bring even more wintry weather on Thursday. Tropical storm-force winds hit the island as heavy rain […]

15
Oct

Italy: Strikes planned: Oct 25, Nov 5

UK Foreign Office:Safety and Security – Local Travel – Major Pre-Planned strikes 25 October 2010: 24 hour pilots and flight assistants Alitalia Group, CAI and AIR ONE; 4 hour pilot strike by Meridiana Fly from10.00 to 14.00 5 November 2010: 4 hour ground staff Alitalia, CAI from 12.00 to 16.00

15
Oct

Update Greece: Oct 17 ATC Strike ruled illegal

Greek air traffic controllers strike on Sun October 17 ruled illegal; flights set to go ahead, but the board of air traffic controllers is set to meet again to make a final decision. Confirmation will be announced, and press releases from Olympic air and Aegean Airlines will be posted when/if cancellations/modifications are made. (via @enetgr) […]