Entries by Richard

France: Rail Strike Beginning 9th March to Affect RER B and TER Trains.

Rail workers are set to begin a one-day strike at 7pm on Monday night but authorities say the walk-out won’t provoke the kind of travel chaos seen during last June’s industrial action. Commuters and rail passengers should be spared any serious travel chaos this week caused by a one-day rail strike set to begin on […]

Global Travel Management In The Press

Global Travel Management are featured in the latest edititon of the Surrey Chambers Magazine. The full article on  Family Businesses can be found if you follow the link.

Italy: General Strike For 12th December Confirmed.

A General Strike Has Been Confirmed In Italy For The 12th December. This Will Affect All Services Including Air Travel. We Would Advise Anyone With Planned Travel To Or From Italy On Friday The 12th December To Contact Their Airline Before Going To The Airport. Please Contact Us For More Infomation.

Lufthansa Strike 20th October

Lufthansa pilots have called a strike for Monday, triggering a new wave of flight cancellations. The walkout at Europe’s largest airline comes just as Germany recovers from a major train strike over the weekend In their latest battle to keep early retirement benefits, Lufthansa pilots have announced a 35-hour strike beginning early Monday afternoon, the […]

Disruption at London Heathrow Today

A number of our flights have been delayed or cancelled this morning due to operational difficulties. A combination of high winds, thunderstorms and lightening across the south east of England on Thursday 9 October has led to some knock-on delays as a result of short-haul crews and aircraft being out of position around Europe. The […]

Italy Milan Airports Baggage Handlers Strike

An Alitalia baggage handlers strike has been confirmed for Friday 30th May. This will affect both Linate and Malpensa airports in Milan. The below flights have been cancelled . AZ7054 / AZ7055 / AZ238 / AZ7909 If you are affected by the strike or for more information please contact us.

Italy : Train Workers 21 – Hour strike on Thursday 29 May

Reuters in Rome reported on Wednesday that union workers of Trenitalia, the primary train operator in Italy, are planning to strike from midnight to 9:00 pm, local time, Thursday, 29 May. A spokesperson for Trenitalia said its high-speed trains will travel as scheduled. The strike will instead have an effect on other national trains, such […]

Italy Industrial Action 16th May

There will be industrial action at Italian air traffic control today (16th May) Flights to and from Italy are likely to be affected. Please check your flight status before you leave for the airport or contact us for more information.

West Africa Ebola Virus Outbreak

There has been am outbreak of the Ebola virus reported in the West African States of Gambia, Ghana, Guinea and the Ivory Cost. If you are planning to travel to any of these countries please ensure your travel insurance is not invalidated. General travel advice can be found via the below link www.nathnac.org/pro/clinical_updates/ebola_africa_170414.htm  

Argentina Strike 10th April

A 24 Hour Strike Is Set To Take Place In Argentina on the 10th April. Trans- Atlantic Flights Are Expected To Operate As Normal But Domestic And Regional Services May Be Disrupted. Please Check The Status Of Your Flight Before Departing For The Airport. Contact Us For Any Information.