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REAL ID goes live in October

Monday, Feb 17, 2020

A friendly reminder that starting October 1st of this year every air traveler eighteen years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license,...

Alaska and American announce new alliance

Friday, Feb 14, 2020

Effective immediately, Alaska and American loyalty program members can now enjoy reciprocal earning & usage of miles across the network of both airlines, reciprocity of benefits associated with elite...

Airlines issue travel waivers to China, Hong Kong & Macau due to Coronavirus

Monday, Jan 27, 2020

Most airlines have put forth a waiver allowing travelers with existing reservations to China, Hong Kong and/or Macau to make modifications to their flights without penalty should the traveler not be...

French Air Traffic Controllers set to strike January 14-16

Monday, Jan 13, 2020

French Air Traffic Controllers have announced a national call for strike action over pension reform. This strike will impact flights to/from/in France.

Air traffic controllers to strike in Italy, January 14

Monday, Jan 13, 2020

Air traffic controllers in Italy have advised that they will be participating in a transportation strike on Tuesday January 14. They will stop working between the hours of 1p & 5p (local time).

REAL ID compliant driver's license neccesary for travel beginning Oct 2020

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2019

Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID (...

Nationwide strike in France on December 5th to trigger travel disruption

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2019

Multiple labor groups – including air traffic controllers - are planning a strike on Dec 5th to express their displeasure with the French government's proposed pension reforms.

Lufthansa cabin crew strike on Nov 7 & 8 to significantly impact Lufthansa flights

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2019

Lufthansa cabin crew strike on Nov 7 & 8 to significantly impact Lufthansa flights.

Typhoon Lingling expected to impact South Korea later this week

Wednesday, Sep 04, 2019

The trajectory of Typhoon Lingling has the storm making landfall in South Korea later this week & into the weekend.

Aviation sector strike in Milan, Italy on September 6

Tuesday, Sep 03, 2019

Several trade unions have called for strike action at Milan Malpensa airport on September 6th. If the strike commences, flight disruptions can be expected.

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