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28
Jan

Germany: Jan 29: DUS, CGN strike by security staff

German union Ver.di announces airport strike  Security personnel union Verdi called new warning strikes at Düsseldorf and Cologne-Bonn airports for Thursday. This time passenger check agents are also called to walk off the job. The Facts: Verdi had staged a warning strike by 150 freight, ticket and staff control agents at DUS and CGN last […]

27
Jan

Libya: Tripoli: gunmen storm Corinthia Hotel

Eight killed as gunmen storm luxury hotel in Libyan capital Authorities say five foreigners and three guards dead in attack on Corinthia hotel claimed by Tripoli branch of Islamic State   Gunmen have stormed a luxury hotel in Libya’s capital, killing at least five foreigners and three guards, authorities said. The attack, which included a […]

23
Jan

Vision Travel Acquires Controlling Interest in Voyages Groupe Ideal

Le Groupe Voyages Vision 2000 Inc., doing business as Vision Travel Solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a controlling interest in Voyages Groupe Ideal, one of Quebec’s largest independent travel agencies, announced Vision’s President, Joel Ostrov in Montreal yesterday. Voyages Groupe Ideal was established in 1989 and for more than 25 years […]

22
Jan

HYATT TO LAUNCH FREE WI-FI ACCESS IN ALL LOBBIES AND GUEST ROOMS WORLDWIDE

Responding to Guests’ Feedback, Hyatt Hotels To Offer Free Wi-Fi to All Guests “Travelers shouldn’t have to remember which brands or locations offer it for free or the strings attached to get it,” Rose said.  As part of the company’s continued efforts to evolve the guest experience by listening and responding to guest needs, Hyatt […]

22
Jan

Shanghai:  enroute to huge expansion

Shanghai, China is home to two airports, one for domestic flights and the international airport, Pudong (PVG) which has garnered excellent reviews from Vision insiders including COO Brian Robertson who calls it “Modern and totally efficient.” PVG is currently served by 66 airlines in its two terminals which feature business centres, foreign exchanges, mobile chargers […]

20
Jan

Lufthansa: pilots threaten strike in February

Lufthansa pilots threaten strikes over next weeks after LH’s “provoking” restructuring announcement Lufthansa pilots union VC said strike action over the new weeks was “possible and likely”. The union said the airline’s announcement of a restructuring of the passenger airline division “provokingly counteracts VC’s constructive approach” in the negotiations. http://air.today/2990/