Does it make a difference if I bought my ticket from the operating or selling carriers on a United/Lufthansa codeshare flight if I want to upgrade to premium economy?

Yes! In many instances, and certainly true with United/Lufthansa, the operating carrier controls access to premium economy. If you want to confirm premium economy at the time of ticketing the ticket must be purchased from the operating carrier. Otherwise, you must wait until the time of check-in to upgrade and …

Belgium – Rail Strike

Belgian train drivers belonging to two unions began an unannounced and indefinite labor action on the evening of May 25. The extent and duration of service interruptions remain unclear; it is also uncertain whether train drivers will follow through with their previously-planned threat to strike for 24 hours beginning at …