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France – Air Quality
Pollution emanating from the Iceland volcano is said to have travelled as far as Paris, where at-risk groups are being advised to limit outdoor activity to a minimum.
Chicago – Fire Forces Closure of Airports
Flights were grounded at Chicago’s busy O’Hare and Midway airports this morning following a fire at an air traffic control facility. Departures from Chicago generally stopped at 5:35 a.m. CT and the only arrivals were a handful of flights that departed before the incident. As of 8:05 a.m. CT, about 13% of the daily schedule, or 446 flights, had been cancelled and another 107 delayed, numbers that are expected to rise considerably over the next few hours with ripple effects across the country.
Air France – Strike Extended Through Sep 30
A strike by Air France pilots has been extended through Sept. 30. Air France is allowing passengers booked on flights through Sept. 30 to change itineraries to avoid potential disruptions. The industrial action, which is currently confirmed through Sept. 26, is causing the cancellation of 50-60 percent of the carrier’s daily flights. Short- and medium-haul routes, including those operated by Air France Cargo, are most affected by the walkout. The strike began on Sept. 15 and was originally slated to end Sept. 22. Flight cancellations are announced at least 24 hours before scheduled departures to avoid last-minute disruptions and minimize confusion at Air France’s hub airports. Although the airline is incorporated with KLM, no KLM flights are affected by the strike, which is only targeting the Air France business unit. Routes operated by Air France subsidiary Hop! (A5) as well as codeshare flights operated by Delta also remain unaffected.
Mexico – Los Cabos Airport Remains Closed
The Los Cabos Airport remains open only for official relief efforts and will be closed to commercial traffic through October 8th at the earliest.
Germany – Pending Pilot Strike
Pilots’ union Cockpit announced on Thursday that talks with Lufthansa over early retirement provisions have crashed and warned a new wave of strikes could be expected in Germany with immediate effect.
New York – Tunnel to Towers 5K on Sunday
The Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel will be closed on Sunday morning as 25,000 people participate in the annual “Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk” commemorating firefighter Stephen Siller’s run to the World Trade Center on September 11th.
If my airline is on strike and is not able to reaccommodate me on a partner airline, can I purchase my own ticket on another airline and expect the original airline to reimburse me?
There are no provisions guaranteeing you anything in the case of a labor disruption. That being said, airlines will nearly always try to help their passengers. In many instances the automatic response is to book passengers on the next available flight on the same airline and waive the change fees. The
airlines may also offer some or all of the following options depending on circumstances:
- If the strike affects all flights –
Rebook you on an available partner airline flight at no additional cost - If the strike is prolonged and there are no available partner airline flights -
Rebook you on an available flight on a non-partner airline at no additional cost - If your dates are flexible –
Rebook you for later travel dates at no additional cost - If cancelling your trip is the best option for you –
Provide a full refund with no penalties
Avoid the temptation to book your own flight on another airline expecting the original airline to reimburse you. The striking airline must be the one to handle the rebooking.”
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- The U.S. Navy originally planned on painting the Golden Gate Bridge black with yellow stripes; the famed “International Orange” color was just supposed to be a sealant
- During the Depression not a single San Francisco bank failed
- Washington Square Park is not actually a square because it has five sides, and the statue in the middle of the park is Ben Franklin not George Washington
- The bear on California’s state flag is modeled about Monarch, a grizzly that was held in Golden Gate Park
- In 1848 San Francisco had 469 residents, but thanks to the Gold Rush that number swelled to 35,000 just four years later
- If you pine for the sound of a foghorn, call a special number on a foggy day and listen to the Golden Gate foghorn live
Throughout Travel-On, our employees are M.A.D ( Making A Difference) for our clients. Many of you have noticed and shared your thoughts. Recently, the following note was received from a client.
Carina Griisser from our International Travel Team
“Have I told you this week how amazing you are?
You’re amazing!
Thank you for everything!”
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