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Friday, January 13, 2012

United States - Occupy Movement Marches in New York City

Protesters belonging to the Occupy Wall Street movement will stage a series of marches and other protest actions across Manhattan throughout the weekend of Jan. 15 -16. On Jan. 15, protesters will congregate at 7:00p at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine before marching 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) northwest to Riverside Church, located in New York's Upper West Side neighborhood. On Jan. 16, organizers expect the protesters to march approximately 2,300 feet (700 m) from the African Burial Ground National Monument to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in lower Manhattan. Localized traffic disruptions and an increased security presence are likely around the march routes and destinations.

Europe - Occupy Demonstrations Jan. 15

Anti-austerity activists supporting the "Indignant" and "Occupy Wall Street" movements will protest in several cities across Europe on Jan. 15. Previous demonstrations remained peaceful and minimally disruptive. The following cities will likely see rallies:

  • Vienna, Austria: Stephansplatz
  • Paris, France: Espace Reuilly
  • Berlin, Germany: Alexanderplatz
  • Frankfurt, Germany: Willy Brandt Platz
  • Amsterdam, Netherlands: Beursplein Park
  • Zurich, Switzerland: Paradeplatz
  • London, UK: St. Paul's Cathedral

Italy - Taxi Driver Demonstration in Rome Jan. 14

Taxi drivers are planning to stage a mass demonstration in Rome Jan. 14 to protest plans to liberalize their sector. The drivers have announced their intent to block traffic near the Circus Maximus in central Rome, but have not yet revealed the time of their action. Significant traffic disruptions are likely during the event; police will probably detour traffic around the protesting taxi drivers. The demonstration is a precursor to a nationwide strike by the taxi drivers on Jan. 23.

Wintry Weather in Midwest and Notheast

Travel is highly discouraged from the Ohio Valley to northern New England today and tonight. "This is a pretty potent storm and covers a wide area," NBC TODAY's weather anchor Al Roker warned.

What Travelers Can Do:

  • Download and use the Mobile Personal Assistant (requires company enrollment)
  • Sign up for automated FlightStats alerts in the Notification section of your online traveler profile
  • Contact our 24-Hour Emergency Service at the number listed on your itinerary or call 1-877-858-3254. (please bear in mind that during extreme or multiple travel disruptions hold times will be longer than normal)

Q and A

I Have Exchanged My Ticket Once and Now I Need To Change It Again. How Long Can I Keep Doing This Before The Ticket Expires?

"While there is no limit to the number of times a ticket can be exchanged, in almost all cases the ticket will expire one year from the date of original issue. Airline policies vary as to whether the travel must occur within that year or if the ticket must be exchanged within that year, but the new travel dates could be later. For example, let's say you bought a ticket on Jan 1, 2012 for travel in March. That trip is postponed to April so the ticket is exchanged. The April trip cancels so you apply the ticket towards travel in November. In November you cancel again and the trip is rescheduled for January 2013. Some airlines would allow you to use the ticket to travel in January 2013 so long as the exchange is done before Jan 1, 2013, and other airlines would not. For questions about the validity of your specific ticket please contact your Travel-On agent.

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