Pakistan flight #PK661 has crashed in Pipplian near Havelian in Pakistan. Reports of more than 40 passengers on board the aircraft. The flight departed from Chitral around 3:30pm today and was expected to land at Islamabad’s Benazir Bhutto International Airport at around 4:40pm. The plane caught fire and crashed near Pipplian, a suburban village of Havelian near Abbottabad.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Following the recent incidents concerning the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone, the list of airlines banning the device increases almost on a daily basis and now AMTRAK in the USA have banned the device from being carried on any of its rail services. We urge all travellers to check with their carrier before travel to find out the …
New BA Route from London to New Orleans
New British Airways route to New Orleans British Airways will fly to New Orleans (MSY) from 27th March 2017. The Louisiana city, known as ‘The Big Easy’, will be served four times per week from London LHR Terminal 5. This will be the 1st direct service to operate from Europe to the city famous for Mardi Gras and jazz music. …
Travel Disruption – Eurostar/Eurotunnel
Due to an electricity fault, the tunnel is currently closed with delays of up to 9 hours.
Travel Advice – Greece
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have updated the travel advice for Greece with an update to the Summary – Greek trade unions have announced a series of strikes that could cause disruption to a number of domestic flights until 8 October and international and domestic flights on 9-10 and 12-13 October. The relevant extract of the advice is below …
Heathrow Protest
A peaceful demonstration against airport expansion is expected to take place at Heathrow Airport on Saturday 1 October. Heathrow Airport is working with the Metropolitan Police who will manage any protest activities in and around the airport or terminal facilities. Roads around Heathrow may see a period of disruption around the middle of the day and customers travelling to/from the …
Customers travelling with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
The FAA Issues Airline Guidance on Recalled Devices Following the official recall of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones, the US Department for Transportation has banned the use of these phones if you are flying to or from the United States. Please click HERE for guidance and further information form the FAA regarding this matter.
French Air Traffic Controllers Strike Action
French Air Traffic Controllers from 17:00 on 14th September until 04:00 on 16thSeptember.
Industrial action in Portugal– Saturday 27th August
Industrial action in Portugal– Saturday 27th August 2016 Trade unions representing airport security workers across Portugal are threatening to hold industrial action at some airports. We advise anyone flying from Portugal on Saturday to allow extra time to make their way through the airport. The situation may be liable to change at short notice, so please keep checking the status …
Strike Action – Eurostar UK
Eurostar UK Train Managers have given notice of strike action in the coming weeks. Unions are advising the strike action will take place in two blocks over two weekends, from 12th Aug to 15th Aug, and from 27th Aug to 29th Aug.