http://www.netglobers.com/node.php?pageid=8&pageclef=rssenSat, 04 Feb 2012 14:36:06 +0100Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:36:06 +0100http://www.cafecentral.frThu, 02 Feb 2012 10:02:27 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/italy-bologna-airport-temporarily-closed-31812.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/italy-bologna-airport-temporarily-closed-31812.htmlToday, Thursday, February 2nd, the Italian airport of Bologna G. Marconi remains temporarily closed due to extreme weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and gale force winds. According to the latest information available, the airport should reopen at 07:00 pm (local time). However, even if the airport reopens, severe flight disruptions are expected to continue overnight and tomorrow morning, February 3rd. Further spontaneous closures cannot be excluded. Rail and road transport are also severely disrupted due to the cold snap currently affecting Italy. According to forecasters, extreme weather conditions could last until February 10th. Since last week, Europe is facing an extreme cold spill that has left already at least 80 people dead. Severe weather conditions trigger transport disruptions in various European countries. Passengers travelling in and out Bologna are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to contact their airline for further information. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:08:43 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/spain-iberia-to-stage-five-strikes-in-february--31808.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/spain-iberia-to-stage-five-strikes-in-february--31808.htmlPilots of the Spanish airline Iberia plan to stage five separate strikes on February 13th, 17th, 20th, 24th and 29th. Cabin crew and ground staff might join these actions. If not called-off, these walkouts are likely to cause severe flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations on the entire Iberia network. International and domestic flights in and out of the airports of Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat are expected to be the worst affected. Iberia’s pilots are protesting against the launch of a new low-cost subsidiary company, Iberia Express, by March 2012. In January, several strikes took place and caused the cancellation of hundreds of flights. Passengers travelling with Iberia are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to contact the airline for further information.  Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:16:55 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/belgium-eurostar-and-thalys-halted-due-to-general-strike-31773.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/belgium-eurostar-and-thalys-halted-due-to-general-strike-31773.htmlToday, Monday, January 30th, a general strike organised by numerous worker unions in Belgium is causing severe transport disruptions across the country. The railway services, including international trains, are affected. The Thalys and the Eurostar trains linking Brussels to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne and London are halted and should remain out of service all day long. In Brussels, metro, tram and bus are not circulating. Elsewhere, public transports are also disrupted. Regarding air traffic, some disruptions (delays and cancellations) are being reported at Brussels International Airport. The Charleroi airport (south) is closed for the day. Unions are protesting against the austerity measures planned by the government to respond to the spending cuts demanded by the European Union. The strike takes place at the beginning of the European Union summit, where the 27 members will discuss further reforms to face the Eurozone economic crisis.   People planning to travel within or in and out Belgium on January 30th should confirm all their travel arrangements. Avoid all protests and public gatherings.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:43:31 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/belgium-thalys-and-eurostar-services-disrupted-by-strike--31738.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/belgium-thalys-and-eurostar-services-disrupted-by-strike--31738.htmlIn Belgium, a 24-hour nationwide general strike, likely to severely disrupt transports, will start on Sunday, January 29th at 10:00 pm (local time). During the walkout, all Thalys train services will be halted between January 29th at 08:00 pm (local time) and January 30th at 11:59 pm (local time). Eurostar train services will also face widespread disruptions (delays and cancellation) due to this industrial action. Severe disruptions could also affect air transport; airport closures as well as flight cancellations are likely to occur on January 30th. Public transport services (including buses, trams and metros) will also be affected in Brussels as well as in other cities. Unions are protesting against the austerity measures planned by the government to respond to the spending cuts demanded by the European Union. The strike will take place at the beginning of the European Union summit, where the 27 members will discuss further governmental reforms to face the Eurozone economic crisis.    People planning to travel within or in and out Belgium on January 29th and January 30th should confirm all their travel arrangements. Avoid all protests and public gatherings.Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:14:59 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/portugal-braces-for-transport-strikes--31733.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/portugal-braces-for-transport-strikes--31733.htmlOn Thursday, February 2nd, transport services will be disrupted in Portugal due to a nationwide strike called by the main transport unions. Bus and metro services in the cities of Lisbon and Porto will also be severely affected by the walkout as well as national and international railway operations (delays and cancellations). Street demonstrations are likely in the main cities during the strike and spontaneous roadblocks cannot be ruled-out. Moreover, Transtejo and Soflusa ferry operations will be halted by a rolling three-hour strike on January 30th and on February 2nd. Unions representing air traffic controllers (NAV) are threatening to stage a rolling two-hour strike starting from February 8th to February 12th. If not called-off, this walkout is likely to cause widespread flight disruptions across Portugal. Unions are protesting against the austerity measures approved recently by authorities in order to fight against Portugal’s public deficit. Portugal is currently facing an economic turmoil and was forced to ask for a loan to international organisations (FMI, European Union). More social unrest is likely. People travelling to Portugal at these dates are advised to confirm all your travel arrangements and to stay away of all demonstrations as they can turn violent at short notice.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:15:02 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/italy-braces-for-transport-strikes--31706.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/italy-braces-for-transport-strikes--31706.htmlSeveral Italian trade unions have called for nationwide strikes that will affect both air and ground transportation this week. On Thursday, January 26th, Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) workers will begin a 24-hour strike at 09:00 pm (local time), disrupting rail services across Italy. On January 27th, public transport workers will walkout in several regions, affecting bus, metro and tram services. Moreover, on the same day, Meridiana Fly and Alitalia-CAI flight attendants will stage a 24-hour strike while airport personnel at both Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino and Ciampino airports will stage a 4-hour strike starting from 01:30 pm (local time). These industrial actions are likely to cause transport disruptions across the country. However, in accordance with the Italian law, a minimum transport service, especially in peak hours, will be provided. Italy is currently facing a difficult economic situation that forced the government to approve new austerity measures to fight against the country’s high public deficit. Further strikes cannot be excluded. Passengers travelling within and in or out Italy are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Confirm all your travel arrangements. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:21:46 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/belgium-nationwide-general-strike-on-january-30th--31667.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/belgium-nationwide-general-strike-on-january-30th--31667.htmlBelgium’s major trade unions (the Confederation of Christian Trade Unions, the Belgian General Federation of Labour and the Federation of Liberal Trade Unions of Belgium) will stage a nationwide general strike on Monday, January 30th. This industrial action might trigger widespread transport disruptions. Public transport services, including bus, tram and metro services, could be affected, especially in Brussels. Rail and air traffic disruptions cannot be ruled-out. Moreover, demonstrations are expected to take place in major Belgian cities; sporadic acts of vandalism cannot be excluded. Unions are protesting against the austerity measures planned by the government in order to respond to the spending cuts demanded by the European Union. The strike will take place at the beginning of an European Union summit, where the 27 members will discuss further governmental reforms to face the Eurozone economic crisis.     People planning to travel within or in and out Belgium on January 30th should confirm all their travel arrangements. Avoid all protests and public gatherings.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:01:13 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/france-lille-lesquin-airport-cancels-all-its-flights-on-tuesday-january-17th--31650.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/france-lille-lesquin-airport-cancels-all-its-flights-on-tuesday-january-17th--31650.htmlOn Tuesday, January 17th, all flights in and out of the airport of Lille-Lesquin have been cancelled due to an air traffic controllers strike. Flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, are likely to continue tomorrow, January 18th. This 48-hour strike has been called by three unions (CGT, CFTC and SNCTA).  Strikers are demanding more staff to deal with an increase of passengers in Nord Pas-de-Calais and Somme departments. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to contact their airline for further information. You may also visit the website www.lille.aeroport.fr. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:54:52 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/france-lille-s-air-traffic-controllers-on-strike--31639.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/france-lille-s-air-traffic-controllers-on-strike--31639.htmlLille-Lesquin airport will be affected by a strike of air traffic controllers on January 17th and January 18th. The industrial action, called by three unions (CGT, CFTC and SNCTA) is likely to cause flight disruptions (including delays and cancellations) during these two days.  According to the latest reports, Air France has cancelled its flights in and out of Lille’s airport scheduled on January 17. Strikers demand for more staff to deal with an increase of passengers in Nord Pas-de-Calais and Somme departments. Passengers are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to contact their airline for further information. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:17:30 +0100http://www.netglobers.com/europe/spain-iberia-plans-renew-strikes-on-january-25th-27th-and-30th-31635.htmlhttp://www.netglobers.com/europe/spain-iberia-plans-renew-strikes-on-january-25th-27th-and-30th-31635.htmlPilots of the Spanish airline Iberia will stage three separate strikes on January 25th, 27th and 30th. If not called-off, the walkouts are likely to cause severe flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, across Iberia’s entire network. International and domestic flights to and from the airports of Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona El Prat are expected to be particularly affected. Moreover, cabin crew members and ground staff are deciding about the possibility to strike every Monday and Friday starting from February 3rd. Iberia’s pilots are protesting against the launch of a new low-cost subsidiary company, Iberia Express, by April 2012. Similar strikes took place over the past months, disrupting hundreds of flights. Passengers travelling with Iberia are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to contact the airline for further information.