Lufthansa – Potential Strikes

The cabin crew union has given Lufthansa until June 30th to make concessions. If not, members would strike on July 1 and further one-day strikes would follow that could last to September. 16, disrupting travel over the lucrative peak summer season.

France – Paris, Marseille Protests

French taxi drivers are protesting against the ride-sharing service, UberPOP. Roads have been blocked and tires burned, and UberPOP drivers attacked. While the worst seems to have passed, the possibility of additional protests remains. Travelers are cautioned to avoid protests and remember that UberPOP is outlawed in France. Travelers are …