Category - Travel Alerts

19
Apr

Lufthansa ground staff strike update: Strike on Monday 22 April

From LH website: Strike actions announced for Monday, 22 April 2013 Ver.di has announced strike actions for Monday, 22 April 2013. Due to the strike actions massive flight cancellations and delays are expected. Germanwings flights will not be affected. Intercontinental flights shall take place if possible. Lufthansa regrets any inconvenience to Lufthansa passengers caused by […]

19
Apr

Boston: City in lockdown

CBC.ca Boston in lockdown as 1 bombing suspect killed, 1 on run Massive police operation underway in several Boston neighbourhoods and suburbs Boston officials have extended to the whole city an order that residents remain inside their homes behind locked doors during the search for one of the two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. […]

18
Apr

South Africa: Tambo Intl Airport: message for US citizens

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Johannesburg (South Africa), Robberies of Shuttle Buses from OR Tambo International Airport Crime Africa > South Africa > Johannesburg 4/17/2013 The U.S. Mission to South Africa advises U.S. citizens to exercise special caution when arranging ground transportation from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to hotels, guest houses, and residences. […]

18
Apr

France: Marseille Provence Airport: security staff strike for April 19

Marseille – Security staff to strike after 05:00, April 19, at Marseille Provence Airport. Expect delays with security procedures at the airport and allow extra time for travelling. e-Travel Alerts.

18
Apr

El Al, Arkia, Israir threaten to Strike Sunday April 21

Israeli airline staff called a strike for Sunday to protest against a government proposal to finalize a deregulation plan with European carriers which they say would result in widespread layoffs, AFP reported. “The strike is an existential one for the future of Israeli airline companies,” a statement from the Histadrut trades union federation said on […]

17
Apr

Libya: Health update from Ottawa

The Agency strongly recommends that you consult with a travel medicine clinic or health care provider preferably six weeks before departure. Medical facilities are limited. Some medicines are in short supply. Drink bottled water only. Read more: http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/libya