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3
Dec

Travel Alert from Ottawa: Lebannon: Avoid non-essential travel

The announcement of the expected indictments of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), the international body investigating the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, may lead to further unrest. Canadians are advised to monitor media reports pertaining to the STL and keep informed on any political and security developments. Go to www.voyage.gc.ca for more […]

2
Dec

Gatwick closed until Dec 3 plus Airline advisories: AC, AF, BA, KLM

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, […]

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 […]

29
Nov

Update: Dominican Republic: No new cholera cases.

THE Dominican Republic has not registered new cases of cholera and the lab tests for the four that were under observation resulted negative, Public Health minister Bautista Rojas affirmed last week. Confirmed cases remain at four. The official said the patients admitted to three hospitals and several clinics in various sectors of Santo Domingo had […]

26
Nov

Travel Advisory from Ottawa: Ecuador

Ecuador: Exercise high degree of caution A national census will be held in Ecuador on November 28, 2010. On this day, an Immobility Law will come into effect. All citizens and foreigners must stay at home or in their hotel between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. to receive and answer a questionnaire. Bus services will […]

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, […]