British Airways has increased the fees it charges its long-haul customers who exceed their free checked in hold baggage allowances. The airline continues to offer a very generous free baggage allowance – one free bag of 23kg in World Traveller, two bags for those passengers paying the full World Traveller (Y) class fare, along with […]
Illegal forest fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra islands are causing hazardous smog problems in Singapore. Earlier this week the pollution standard index reached a record level and local shops are reporting they have sold out of face masks. The Singaporean Prime Minister predicts the smog could last for weeks and has issued an advice to stay […]
For a short period only Finnair has some amazingly low air fares on sale to the Far East. Eff immediately, and until 27th June 2013, you can book economy class air fares from just £71 (plus airport taxes). The offer is valid for travel from 31st August – until various dates in November and December […]
A general strike has been called in Portugal on 27th June 2013. Please anticipate some disruption to local travel services.
The union representing France’s air traffic controllers has cancelled a planned third day of strikes for tomorrow, Thursday 13th June. The cancellation of the third day of strikes was in reponse to signs of encouraging support from the French & German governments over the EU’s Single European Sky project. Whilst this is good news, please […]
Further to our initial report yesterday (see below), confirmation that air-traffic controllers in France are beginning a three-day strike tomorrow (Wednesday) to protest against EU plans to create a single European airspace. The controllers say the Single European Sky (SES) project will affect public safety and their working conditions. Strikes and walk-outs are expected to […]
Further to our post below, regarding the SNCF industrial action later this week, please note that Eurostar services are unaffected. Further information concerning any possible onward journey on the French domestic rail network can be found at: www.infolignes.com
From 17 to 30 June 2013, the British Airways check-in area at Paris Charles De Gaulle airport will be temporarily located in Hall 8 of the departure level in Terminal 2A. This is to accommodate a redesign of the existing check-in area. Once completed the redesign will streamline the check-in area for British Airways customers, […]
French Air Traffic Control has announced industrial action between Tuesday 11th June and Thursday 13th June 2013. As a result some flights will be disrupted, or cancelled, please contact us (GTM) if you are due to travel to France during the aforementioned dates. As always, please also ensure that you do check in online for your […]
Heathrow Airport will open its new Terminal 2 in less than a years time. The £2.5 billion facility will eventually serve 20 million passengers each year after opening its doors on June 4, 2014. The first aircraft, a United Airlines flight from Chicago, is scheduled to land at 0555. Prior to the opening next June […]
