Belgium – Allow Extra Time for Passport Control
Police officers at Brussels Airport will stage a work-to-rule action Oct. 25-Nov. 2. As part of the industrial action, police intend to carry out rigorous identity checks on all arriving and departing travelers, with the intention of eliciting long queues. Expect significantly increased processing time at passport controls. Union members might also stage sporadic protests at BRU, possibly causing disruptions at airport entrances. The action is unlikely to directly affect departing passenger flights; however, officials might delay aircraft to allow travelers time to pass through passport control.
U.S. – Restrictions on Travel from Ebola Countries
The U.S. has announced that all passengers arriving in the United States whose travel originates in Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea, or who have been in one of these countries within the previous 21 days, will be required to fly into one of the five airports that have the enhanced screening and additional resources in place. The five airports are JFK, Newark, Dulles, Atlanta, and Chicago O’Hare. These travelers will be subject to basic tests for fever and face questioning on possible exposure to the disease.
Portugal – TAP Portugal Airline Pilots to Strike
Flight crew at TAP Air Portugal plan four 1-day strikes due to be staged on Oct 30th, Nov 1st, Nov 30th and Dec 2nd.
I’m going to Europe for the first time – is there anything different about European hotels I should know?
How exciting! European hotels run the gamet, just as U.S. hotels do. From charming little pensions to grand, centuries-old palaces and all the recognized brands in between, each offers a unique experience.
That said, here are a few differences that are common, though certainly not universal:
- rooms are generally smaller than in the U.S.
- washcloths may not be provided
- room lights may be operated by inserting your room key into a switch near the door
- electrical outlets will use the local current and there may be fewer of them
- in small establishments shared bathrooms are still common
- king size beds are less common and bed sizes in general may be different with twin beds quite common
- bed linens are often a sheet topped with a down cover that fits the top of the bed
- showers may not be enclosed and tubs may be half sized
Monaco
- Monaco’s flag is the same pattern as Indonesia’s, but not quite as wide
- Prior to 1861 the official language of Monaco was Italian
- Monaco has one university and all classes are taught in English
- Monaco has the highest number of police per person in the world
- People native to Monaco are called Monegasque; a person born in a foreign country but resident in Monaco is a Monacoian
- Only 19% of the population of Monaco are Monaco citizens
- Monaco residents are not permitted to gamble, or even enter the famous casino
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Travel-On celebrates our expanded relationship with University of Maryland Athletics
Travel-On celebrates our expanded relationship with University of Maryland Athletics as they enter the Big 10. (Left to right: Toribia Rojas, Carole Ladson, Mike Sanders, Edie Grosz, Dave Cahan, Karen Dunlap)
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.
A Big Shout-Out to Carole Ladson
This week we’re giving a big shout-out to Carole Ladson, from our Technology Services team. Six years ago, Carole joined our expanding Technology Services team where she has lent her expertise as a corporate agent to the application of new technologies. Never turning down an opportunity to learn something new, Carole has become an integral part of Travel-On’s technological innovations in client solutions. She can always be depended on for her positive, can-do attitude, and drive to always say “yes” to our clients. Her job intersects with every member of our company and we couldn’t do it without her!
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