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Several transport bodies in Italy have announced possible strike action on January 27. Alitalia: 13h30-17h30 Gesap Palermo: 12h00-16h00 Meridiana PilotsL 24-hours Società Aeroportuali Lazio: 13h10-17h30 A strike must be announced and because of the “announcement effect”, a strike call can cause considerable disruption, even though the strike itself is cancelled. Travelinfo.ca

OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the provinces of: ?La Mar and Huanta in the Department of Ayacucho; ?Marañon, Huacaybamba, Leoncio Prado and Humalies in the Department of Huanuco; ?Huallaga and Tocache in the Department of San Martín; ?Padre Abad in the Department of Ucayali; ?Tayacaja in the […]

Egypt Avoid non-essential travel Regional warning Sinai Peninsula (except coastal resorts) ? Avoid all travel Road blockades by unsanctioned groups as well as robberies and carjackings by armed groups have been reported in many areas of the Sinai. Canadians are discouraged from visiting St. Catherines Monastery or taking other daytrips in the interior of the […]

Tsunami warning lifted following earthquake INDONESIA lifted a tsunami warning on Wednesday after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Sumatra, calming local residents who had earlier fled their houses to higher ground. The 7.3 magnitude earthquake rattled off the west coast of northern Sumatra Tuesday at 12h37 local time (Monday 13h37 EST). The quake […]

Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa) Avoid all travel Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The recent election process has been marked by political unrest and violence. The security situation is currently stable but unpredictable. Go to www.voyage.gc.ca for more information on these advisories or […]

From e-travel alerts: 9 Jan – 10 Jan Rome- Strike will disrupt public bus services on Jan. 9-10, 2012. 13-14 Jan: Countrywide-Airport and airline personnel may strike up to 24 hours. Hours will likely vary by facility and company. Confirm your flights. 29 Jan Rome – Bus and metro strike on Jan. 29, 2012 27 […]