Trade unions threaten an additional national 24-hour strike on May 12th.

Large street rallies are likely to continue nightly in Baltimore, MD, including along W North Avenue, outside City Hall, and in the downtown area. Large contingents of police and National Guard personnel remain deployed in West Baltimore and Downtown Baltimore. Increased security can be expected through at least May 5. A nightly curfew remains in effect 2200-0500 through May 5. A citywide state of emergency is also in effect. Significant traffic disruptions can be expected when crowds march through West Baltimore and on major streets between West Baltimore and City Hall, which has been the site of repeated protests. More vandalism and looting cannot be ruled out. Representatives from the Black Lawyers for Justice have confirmed plans for a May 2 protest at 1400 EDT at City Hall, followed by a march through Downtown Baltimore. The May 2 rally will likely be very large, and the possible presence of demonstrators from outside Baltimore could result in security problems.

A third eruption at the Calbuco Volcano in southern Chile has prompted the National Office of Emergency of the Interior Ministry to issue a red alert for the communes of Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas in the Los Lagos Region. The eruption has caused flight cancellations at Bariloche and San Martin de los Andes airports in Argentina April 30. More disruptions are possible at these airports and others, including Puerto Montt, depending on the altitude of the ash cloud and where it spreads.

Severe Tropical Cyclone Quang has tracked southeastward much faster than originally anticipated and is forecast to make landfall in the Gascoyne Region in Western Australia at about 1800 AWST May 1. Current projections have the storm continuing to weaken before crossing the coast west of Exmouth. Very heavy rain will probably result in flash flooding in parts of the Gascoyne and western Pilbara regions.

Some Alitalia personnel will be on strike for 24 hours on May 7th. Travelers are advised to reconfirm flights.

Travel disruption is possible throughout Japan during the ‘Golden Week’ series of national holidays May 1-5. Normal commercial activities may also be hampered during this time. Over 450,000 people expected to travel during the period.

Bank Holiday tourists face a long weekend of rail and road snarl-ups with strikes, roadworks, and ongoing problems near London’s busiest rail junction. East Coast trains will be affected by a 24-hour strike on May 4, while some South West services into and out of London will be disrupted.

• Emirates Airline doesn’t do small – it operates only wide-body aircraft
• Once the largest building in the world and currently the largest airline terminal in the world, Dubai’s Terminal 3 was built specifically for Emirates Airline
• Midnight to 3 a.m. is the busiest time for Dubai International Airport, home to Emirates Airline
• Emirates Airline is currently the world’s largest operator of both Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s
• Founded in 1985, Emirates Airline is one of two national airlines of the United Arab Emirates
• Flight attendants for Emirates Airline come from more than 80 countries and, yes, they do remove the hat/scarf during flight
• Among its many awards, last year Emirates Airline was recognized as Aviation Company of the Year, Best Airline Worldwide, Airline with the Best First Class, Airline with the Best Business Class, Airline with the Best Cabin Staff, Airline with the Best Business Class Amenity Bag, and Airline with the Best Children’s Goody Bag