Today (Friday) a nationwide train strike continues, ending only in the evening, while tomorrow (Saturday) a general aviation strike is expected to last four hours, causing possible flight delays and disruptions
Ryanair Continues Its Attack on the European Commission: "Passengers Are Abandoned to Unnecessary Disruptions." Ryanair Calls the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, "Derlayed-Again" and Urges Immediate Reform to Protect Overflights
The Canadian Industrial Relations Board declared Air Canada's flight attendants strike 'illegal' and ordered the union leaders to stop it immediately, demanding the return to work. The airline reports astronomical numbers of affected passengers
On the eve of the official start date for the Air Canada strike, the company reports hundreds of absent attendants: "Will lead to more cancellations"
Government intervention sought to avert travel disruptions as negotiations stall
Ground services company strike in Portugal
Shortly after takeoff from Madrid to Paris, a large bird struck the front of the plane and one of its engines, causing smoke on board. The captain returned to land at the home airport. Iberia to PassportNews: "One crew member taken for medical treatment, passengers were anxious."
Effective immediately from 3:00 AM today, Israel's Home Front Command adjusts its defense strategy, restricting activities to essential operations only. Israel's airspace is completely shut until further notice
Tragedy Strikes Air India Flight From Ahmedabad to London
No Tsunami Expected After Powerful Quake
