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2
Jun

Germany: Munich Airport: G7 Summit: traffic

Munich, Franz Josef Strauss , Germany (MUC) Due to the G7 Summit being held in Munich on June 7 and 8 we are anticipating high traffic volumes on roads leading into and out of MUC airport. Passengers travelling to MUC airport on those days are recommended to use trains and to plan extra journey time. […]

2
Jun

Italy: strike update for June and July

14 Jul STRIKE THREAT – Milan – RSA UNICA union call staff at ATC agency ENAV to strike at Milan Airports, on July 14, from 1 pm to 5 pm. This strike may affects flights. 14 Jul STRIKE THREAT – UNICA union call staff at ATC agency ENAV and employees of ATC system maintenance provider […]

1
Jun

Vision Travel Foundation Supports Nepal Relief Efforts

TORONTO, May 27, 2015 – Following the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal, Vision Travel, Canada’s largest independently-owned travel management company, is working with the Canadian Medical Assistance Team (CMAT), to bring health care professionals from various parts of Canada to the centre of the relief efforts in Kathmandu. Through Vision Travel Foundation, the company’s not-for-profit […]

29
May

Argentina: June 19: general strike planned

General transport strike is planned by the transport unions for 24 hours for Tuesday, June 9. As with the similar strike on March 30, it would (if it goes ahead, like the last one did) involve all airplane, bus, subway and train travel. No public transport. Avoid arranging travel for that day, or the hours […]

28
May

UK: rail strike: June 4 and June 9

Network Rail workers are to stage two strikes next month after a fresh pay offer was rejected by union members.   The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced a 24-hour walkout from 5pm on 4 June and for 48-hours from the same time on 9 June.   Striking workers, which will include signallers […]

27
May

South Africa: violence

Due to the volatile security situation, Canadian citizens are advised to exercise a high degree of caution. Security The decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions. Crime South Africa […]