Category - Travel Alerts

20
Jun

Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk Oblasts: avoid all travel

Advisory from Canadian Government: Crimea: Global Affairs Canada advises against all travel to Crimea, including transiting through the airports in Simferopol and Sevastopol. Canada does not recognize Russian control over Crimea, and our ability to provide consular assistance to Canadians in Crimea is extremely limited.   Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts – Avoid all travel Global […]

20
Jun

France: June 23, 28: Public Service Unions call for industrial action

Public Service Unions have called for General Industrial Action in France on June 23 and June 28.  https://www.public.nm.eurocontrol.int/PUBPORTAL/gateway/spec/  

17
Jun

Barcelona: Strike action by Metro June 18-22

Current travel advice by GOV.UK There’s likely to be serious disruption on the Barcelona Metro from 18 June to 22 June due to strike action. Passengers are being advised to use alternative means of travel.   https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain

17
Jun

Air France: stewards plan strike July 27 – Aug 2

Air France stewards plan to go on strike from July 27 to August 2, unions say, citing dissatisfaction with negotiations on a new work and compensation deal that is due to take effect in November. “The notice is sufficiently long to allow the management to engage in responsible talks,” the unions said on Friday. Separately, […]

17
Jun

Spain: Madrid: Strike called for Jun 28-29 by air traffic ground staff

Air traffic ground staff at the Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport have called a strike on June 28 and June 29 in protest at changes to their job contracts. http://spanishnewstoday.com/ground-staff-strike-threatens-more-chaos-at-madrid-barajas-airport_76190-a.html

17
Jun

Brussels: baggage handler strike today

This time, workers of baggage handlers Swissport are downing tools. The strike came as a surprise and is causing problems for travellers. Some flights are delayed, with some departing without any luggage. Swissport is responsible for more than 60 percent of the baggage handling at Brussels Airport.   Swissport staff are concerned about their duty […]