Lufthansa – Potential Strikes
The cabin crew union has given Lufthansa until June 30th to make concessions. If not, members would strike on July 1 and further one-day strikes would follow that could last to September. 16, disrupting travel over the lucrative peak summer season.
France – Paris, Marseille Protests
French taxi drivers are protesting against the ride-sharing service, UberPOP. Roads have been blocked and tires burned, and UberPOP drivers attacked. While the worst seems to have passed, the possibility of additional protests remains. Travelers are cautioned to avoid protests and remember that UberPOP is outlawed in France. Travelers are encouraged to travel around town and to the airports via train.
France – Air Traffic Control Strike
Air traffic controllers in France have called for a 2-day strike on July 2nd and 3rd.
Greece – Rallies
Nationwide anti-austerity rallies are planned on June 26th and 28th. Travelers should avoid gatherings.
Korea – Parade in Seoul
Over 20,000 people are expected to take part in the annual gay pride parade through downtown Seoul on Jun 28th. Expect road closures and congestion.
China – Severe Air Pollution in North
Severe air pollution is forecast to affect Beijing and Tianjin, as well as parts of Hebei Province, through at least June 28. Significantly reduced visibility and some road closures are possible. Flight delays and/or cancellations cannot be ruled out at Beijing Capital International Airport. People in the affected regions, particularly the elderly, children, and those with respiratory and cardiovascular illness, to avoid strenuous exercise or going outdoors.
France – Cross-Channel Service Disruption
Following industrial action on 23 June at Calais Port and Eurotunnel in Coquelles, cross channel services including Eurostar have resumed but there may be further disruption at short notice. There are large numbers of illegal migrants in and around Calais, who may seek to enter the UK illegally. Although local police patrols have been reinforced, you should keep vehicle doors locked in slow moving traffic and secure your vehicle when it is left unattended.
Italy – Rome Transportation Strike
A transportation strike affecting metro, buses, trams, and all other local transportation will begin on Jun 26th. Service will stop between 8:30a-3:00p and after 8p. Travelers should plan their activities accordingly.
How can I tell an Airbus from a Boeing plane just by looking at them at the gate?
Here are three tell-tale signs that will help you know an Airbus from a Boeing. First, look at the wing tips. If they have a “shark” – a distinctive cross-piece that goes both above and below the wind – you are looking at an Airbus. Second, look at the nose. An Airbus nose is more rounded than a Boeing nose. Lastly, look at the pilot’s side window. On a Boeing the bottom edge angles up giving the side windows a distinctive angled shape that is noticeably different from Airbus’ squared off window.
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