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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 […]

25
Jan

Strike: Belgium on Jan 30

Skynetblogs.bs, Jan 25, 2012 January 30, National Strike in Belgium. The three big trade unions in Belgium are calling for a general 24-hour strike on 30th January to protest against the social reforms. At the moment, it is not yet clear what the impact will be on the airport, airlines, air traffic control.

23
Jan

Fiji: Floods

Deadly flooding hits Fiji tourist spots Stuff.co.nz: Updated 14:23 23/01/2012 A weather disaster is unfolding in Fiji with Nadi flooded along with the northern city of Ba. Nadi, which hosts an international airport, is the main centre for tourism. Many New Zealanders are there for the last week of school holidays. Fiji is being hammered […]

19
Jan

Costa Rica: Travel Reminder (Passports, Departure Tax)

THOMAS Cook Canada issued the following notice for travel agents with clients travelling to Costa Rica: “It has come to our attention that there is some confusion among some of our customers as to the entry and exit requirements when travelling to and from Costa Rica. “When you have a client who is booking a […]