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British Airways - Strike update 14 May 2010
Updated: 18-05-10
Unite’s plans for strike action has been stopped by a High Court Injunction.British Airways have now announced the short haul schedule for 18th May to 23rd May 2010. During the first period of strike action their plan is to operate the following:
• All flights at Gatwick will operate as normal as will flights to and from London City airport during the entire strike period. Normal conditions of carriage will apply for these flights.
• At Heathrow they intend to operate more than 60 per cent of long haul flights and more than 50 per cent of short haul flights in the first strike period and they will add to this schedule where they can.
• They will operate a number of daily flights to every destination across their short haul network.
• All BA Cityflyer, code-share, franchise and OpenSkies flights will operate as normal. -
Extra Summer Services with Spanair
Spanair is launching extra summer time routes from Edinburgh and Birmingham to four Spainish destinations.
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New Route to Las Vegas
Virgin Atlantic is to add Manchester to its Las Vegas operation from April 2011. The twice-weekly service will operate on a Thursday and Sunday using a Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
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Thailand Update - FCO Relax Thailand Warning
The Foreign Office (FCO) has lifted its warning against all but essential travel to Thailand after political violence eased.
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British Airways Strike Action
Update: 10 May 2010
British Airways cabin crew union Unite has announced fresh strike dates in its long running dispute with the airline. Cabin crew may walk out on four separate five-day strikes in May and June. The first strike is planned to begin on 18th May, ending on 22nd May, with the three further strikes starting on 24th May, 30th May and 5th June.
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Eurostar’s New Class of Service
A new class of service called Standard Premier goes on sale from 5th May, for travel from 1st September 2010.
This means that Eurostar will have three distinct classes of service:
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Flight Disruption 14 April 2010
There was a large volcanic eruption in Iceland on Wednesday 14th April 2010.
Due to the weather conditions, a plume of volcanic ash has now spread
southwards towards northern Europe and is severely affecting all airlines'
flight activity in the area. A number of airports have already been closed
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Delta’s Chauffeur Service
To celebrate the re-launch of Delta’s nonstop Manchester to New York JFK flight, the carrier has introduced a chauffeur service for its Manchester customers. Arrive relaxed with their complementary Tristar Chauffeur service, which operates within a 50 mile radius of Manchester Airport; this service is only available to and from Manchester Airport.
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Qatar Embassy
The Qatar Embassy has confirmed that visas will no longer be issued upon arrival from 1st May 2010; all applicants must either obtain a No Objection Certificate or Tourist visa before travelling. Those travelling on tourism will need to obtain their visa prior to arrival through the Embassy of Qatar in London. Please note that foreign nationals must be a resident for one year or more to get a visa in the United Kingdom.
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National Rail Strike 06 - 10 April
Information following the RMT / TSSA announcement on industrial action
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