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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/

19
Jan

Australia: Jetstar pilot strike threat for February

JETSTAR pilots are proposing to place a series of work bans on the airline that could disrupt flights as early as next month as they attempt to end a two-year impasse on wage negotiations. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots lodged an application for a ballot on protected industrial action yesterday and expect it to […]

19
Jan

Iceland: severe weather

Canceled Flights and Terrible Weather Ahead The Icelandic Met Office has issued a warning: A strong or severe gale (more than 20-25 m/s) is expected in South and West Iceland tonight and tomorrow morning. Both WOW Air and Icelandair have canceled or delayed flights according to mbl.is. http://www.icelandreview.com/news/2015/01/18/canceled-fligths-and-terrible-weather-ahead

19
Jan

Channel Tunnel: delays/cancellations

Update Jan 19th – Eurostar says Channel Tunnel is not likely to be fully operational until Tuesday, adding that only one of the two tunnels is fully re-open and trains could be delayed by up to 30 minutes Cross-Channel rail firm Eurostar says it has resumed a full service after a weekend of delays and […]

15
Jan

Italy – Transport strikes – Friday, January 16, 2015

Some EVAV airport personnel will be on strike for 4 hours, from 13:00 to 17:00, Friday, January 16, 2015.  Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your flight.   http://www.summerinitaly.com/planning/strike.asp