Greece – Banks Closed
Banks are expected to be closed until July 7, 2015. ATM withdrawals have been restricted to 60 EUR per day for Greek citizens, but are unlimited for holders of credit or debit cards issued in foreign countries. However, due to the evolving situation, travelers should not count on being able to use ATMs for funds.
Spain – Strikes July 4th
Spanish labor unions representing more than 3,500 ground handling workers has called for an indefinite strike at several airports across the country, beginning July 4. Strikes are expected at the following airports:
- Barcelona-El Prat (BCN): Fridays, 0800-1000 and 1900-2100
- Bilbao (BIO): Mondays, 1100-1300 and 1700-1900
- Gran Canaria (LPA): Wednesdays, 0900-1100 and 1600-1800
- Madrid-Barajas (MAD): Sundays, 1200-1400 and 2000-2200
- Seville (SVQ): Thursdays, 1200-1600 and 1900-2100
- North Tenerife (TFN): Mondays, 1300-1700
- South Tenerife (TFS): Fridays, 1000-1200 and 1600-1800
Unless averted, the labor action will likely result in delays at security checkpoints and ground handling disruptions for passenger and cargo flights.
Bolivia – Pope’s Visit
Pope Francis is due to visit La Paz and Santa Cruz from 8 to 10 July. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend. Anticipate difficulties securing accommodations and transport on these days.
France/England – Channel Travel Disruptions
There is ongoing industrial action causing disruption to cross channel services.
Guam – Typhoon Chan-hom
The National Weather Service has issued a typhoon watch for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan, meaning typhoon conditions – winds of 74 mph or more – are possible within 48 hours.
Canada – Pan American Games
2015 Pan American Games will be held in Toronto July 10 – 26. Expect traffic congestion in the downtown area during the event.
Why do I always seem to be pre-selected for extra screening when I travel?
Travelers who are pre-selected for additional screening will not be able to check-in online from home or at the curb and will have a “SSSS” (Secondary Security Screening Selectee) on the boarding pass. There are several ways to be selected. Most commonly this is entirely random. Even Global Entry and Pre-Check members can be randomly selected. If this truly happens every single time you travel that suggests you may have the same name as someone on a watch list and should probably apply for a Redress Number (https://www.dhs.gov/redress-control-numbers). After an investigation you will be cleared and removed from a permanent place on the SSSS list.
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