Threatened industrial action announced

The trade union Unite has announced that it intends to hold industrial action involving one of five of BA’s cabin crew fleets on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 January 2017. BA have expressed their disappointed that Unite has once again chosen to target their customers and are looking to ensure that all of our customers, with bookings on those two days, will …

Travel News – Pakistan Flight PK661

Pakistan flight #PK661 has crashed in Pipplian near Havelian in Pakistan. Reports of more than 40 passengers on board the aircraft. The flight departed from Chitral around 3:30pm today and was expected to land at Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport at around 4:40pm. The plane caught fire and crashed near Pipplian, a suburban village of Havelian near Abbottabad.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Following the recent incidents concerning the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone, the list of airlines banning the device increases almost on a daily basis and now AMTRAK in the USA have banned the device from being carried on any of its rail services. We urge all travellers to check with their carrier before travel to find out the …

Heathrow Protest

A peaceful demonstration against airport expansion is expected to take place at Heathrow Airport on Saturday 1 October. Heathrow Airport is working with the Metropolitan Police who will manage any protest activities in and around the airport or terminal facilities. Roads around Heathrow may see a period of disruption around the middle of the day and customers travelling to/from the …

Industrial action in Portugal– Saturday 27th August

Industrial action in Portugal– Saturday 27th August 2016 Trade unions representing airport security workers across Portugal are threatening to hold industrial action at some airports. We advise anyone flying from Portugal on Saturday to allow extra time to make their way through the airport. The situation may be liable to change at short notice, so please keep checking the status …

Travel News – Dubai

Take-offs and landings at Dubai Airport have been suspended, with flights being diverted following an earlier incident.

Travel Disruption – Hong Kong

Flight departures and arrivals at Hong Kong International Airport will be suspended from 10pm on August 1 till 2pm on August 2, due to Typhoon Nida.

Air France

Air France Cabin Crew will begin a week-long strike commencing tomorrow 27th July. It is currently unclear how much of an impact this industrial action will have, but travelers should be prepared for flight delays and cancellations. Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport.