Richard

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

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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 as local and intercity, for which some cancellations and delays are expected.

Essential regional train services will be guaranteed from 6-9 am, and from 6-9 pm on Thursday, the news source indicated.

Il Fatto Quotidiano reported the rail service linking the city of Rome with its largest airport, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, will be replaced by buses during the strike.

Train travellers are advised to confirm all reservations and monitor local updates / news.

Richard

Italy Industrial Action 16th May

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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.

Paul

GTM Receives Recognition Yet Again!

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We are very pleased to report that yet again Global Travel Management Ltd has been recognised by our industry and has been listed, for the tenth year in a row, in Buying Business Travel’s 50 Leading TMCs publication.

We believe this provides further proof that by offering a great level of service, via truly experienced Travel Consultants, our customers receive a reliable and high quality service year in and year out.

Paul

Buy Business, Fly First!

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Etihad Airways has once again launched its ‘Buy Business, Fly First Class’ programme.

Simply book a return Business Class flight and receive a one-way upgrade to the world’s most private, luxurious flying experience in First Class (Etihad’s words not mine/GTM’s!). This promotion applies to passengers flying to Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Sydney or Melbourne. The upgrade will apply to your entire journey in one direction and is valid for all flights booked by the 23 May 2014 for travel until 1 August 2014.

This offer provides business travellers who perhaps haven’t flown with Etihad before, to experience their seat and on-board service; particularly in First Class which offers the following benefits:

  • Etihad chauffeur service
  • Lie-flat 6ft 8″ extra wide bed in a suite complete with sliding doors
  • A tailor made menu, prepared by an on-board chef at the Mezoon Grille
  • A 23″ cinematic widescreen
  • And when you want to sleep: loungewear, blankets, pure dupion silk and cotton duvet, fitted sheets and full-sized pillows.
Paul

British Airways Club World to First Upgrade Offer.

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This upgrade offer is currently only available to companies who are registered On Business members and eligible for Business Bespoke fares – please do check with us if you are unsure.

It is also worth noting that this upgrade offer has been launched in advance of the main promotion to the general public; so get in early whilst the seat availability is good!

The upgrade offer is available from today (Tuesday 29th April 2014) and bookings can be made in the discounted classes (R, D & C) until 2359 on 23rd May 2014. All travel must be completed by 7th September 2014.

Please note that bookings cannot be made via BA.com and some routes/aircraft do not have a First Class cabin and, so, are ineligible.

Happy travels.

Richard

West Africa Ebola Virus Outbreak

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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

 

Paul

Dubai Airport Runway Closures.

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Starting 1st May 2014, both of Dubai International Airport’s runways will be closed at alternate times for a project to resurface each of the runways, upgrade the lighting and construct extra taxiways. The work will continue until 20 July 2014.

The airport’s southern runway will be closed from 1 – 31 May and the northern runway from 31 May – 20 July. During the project, services at the airport will be reduced by 26% and more than 300 services per week will be moved to Dubai World Central.

Fourteen airlines that currently fly out of the airport, including budget carrier FlyDubai, will temporarily move at least some flights to Dubai World Central airport during the project. Dubai’s main carrier (Emirates) will not move any flights.

 

Richard

Argentina Strike 10th April

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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.

Paul

Lufthansa pilots’ union confirms further strike action this week.

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The Vereinigung Cockpit union, representing pilots at Lufthansa, have confirmed their intention to hold a further strike again this week.

It has been confirmed, pending any further talks, that the strike will run from Wednesday 2nd April through Friday 4th April inclusive. However, the union has also said that it is ruling out any further strikes over the Easter period. Last week’s action included pilots at Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo and German Wings.

As always, we (GTM) will be contacting any customers whose bookings are affected with further information. However, it is equally important that anyone holding a Lufthansa ticket for travel this week, should check in online, particularly as aircraft and crew will be out of position; meaning flights this coming weekend may also be affected.

Richard

Germany: Strike by Public Workers to hit German Airports and Transport Services

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German trade union, Verdi, would extend strike calls in support of higher public sector pay to ground staff at Cologne/Bonn airport on 27 March, adding to a list of actions likely to disrupt German air traffic.
The strike action is also expected to affect public transport services on 26, 27 March in North Rhine-Westphalia.
We have also had unconfirmed information that the strike has now spread to other German Airports, Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Stuttgart and Hanover could also be affected. Please contact your airline if you are due to travel today or tomorrow, or contact us for more information.