Ramadan commences on or around May 15 and ends on June 14 (Eid-al-Fidr). Ramadan is a significant month in the Islamic calendar and is marked with a host of Ramadan-related activities. Respectfulness and discretion should be used, particularly if drinking, eating, and smoking between sunrise and sunset.

Frances air traffic controllers will strike on May 22. The strike is expected to cause disruption, but impact on flight schedules is not yet known.

Tigerair Australia pilots plan to launch a work-to-rule labor action May 4-6 over an ongoing pay dispute.