Strike Forecast

20th November 2013

*Except for flights to/from Bari Airport

 A French union representing Lufthansa personnel at Paris’s Roissy-Charles de Gaulle International Airport has called for a series of strikes beginning today, November 20. A walkout will take place this evening from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm (local time). Walkouts will also take place daily November 21-23 from 7:00 am until 9:00 am and again from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm (local time). A full day strike is being planned for Sunday, November 24. As a result of this industrial action, disruptions to Lufthansa flights in and out of Paris-CDG (delays, cancellations) are to be anticipated over the coming days. More info on the Airport website.

ALERT Singapore Airlines has extended the limits of free baggage allowance. From 15th November, customers are entitled to 10 kg more, for all classes of travel. In particular, the allowance is 50 kg if they fly in Suites and First Class, Business Class 40 kg and 30 kg in Economy Class. For flights to and from the United States, where Singapore apply a per-piece allowance, customers traveling in Suites, First Class and Business Class will be entitled to two pieces up to 32 kg each one, compared to the previously 23 kg. For more information, please visit the Singapore Airlines website.

ALERT Turin Airport has set up a fast track service, operating every day from 5:30 to 21:30, through access to the right of the security checks. The service is dedicated to the business traveler with the card Free-to-Fly Gold Sagat and loyalty card of some airlines. More information on the airport site.