The Histadrut Labor Federation will shut down Ben Gurion International Airport in a strike protesting massive lay-offs on Dec. 17 between 8am-12pm.

Ground staff at Paris Orly Airport announced a series of partial strikes from Dec 22 – Jan 5, 11 am-1 pm and 5 pm-7 pm daily.Flight delays are expected.

A number of demonstrations are planned for December 15th or 16th in many areas of the world in protest of the United States announcement on the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Locations include, but are not limited to, Austria, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, and Switzerland, Travelers should avoid …