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New ESTA fee for international travelers to the U.S. starting September 8, 2010 | August 10, 2010

Starting September 8, 2010 international passengers traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program will be required to pay a fee of US$14 for the compulsory ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) application or renewal prior to travel.
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British Airways announces flight schedule for final strike period | June 4, 2010

As communicated today via CWT Alert, Unite, the union representing British Airways’ (BA) cabin crew, won an appeal against a High Court injunction earlier this week blocking the union’s first announced strike period.
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British Airways cabin crew union wins strike appeal | May 20, 2010

As communicated today via CWT Alert, Unite, the union representing British Airways’ (BA) cabin crew, won an appeal against a High Court injunction earlier this week blocking the union’s first announced strike period.
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Bangkok unrest grows, local CWT Service Center announces reduced hours May 19-21 | May 18, 2010

As reported via numerous CWT Alerts over the past few weeks, anti-government protests continue to grow in Bangkok, Thailand. Today, the Government has declared emergency public holidays May 19–21 for the Government sector and as optional public holidays for the private sector.
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British Airways cabin crew strike called off by High Court | May 18, 2010

British Airways (BA) has informed CWT that the 20-day cabin crew strike planned by its union, Unite, has been called off due to an injunction by the High Court. The first of the four strike periods was set to begin Tuesday, May 18.
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New travel disruptions as volcanic ash closes some airports in UK, Ireland and Netherlands | May 17, 2010

As reported via CWT Alert, airports in parts of United Kingdom, Ireland and the Netherlands were closed Monday, May 17 due to the volcanic ash cloud generated by the Eyjafjallajokull volcano.
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Update: British Airways announces flight schedules for potential strike periods | May 15, 2010

As communicated earlier via CWT Hot News, Unite, the union that represents the majority of British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has announced its planned strike dates, May 18-22, May 24-28, May 30-June 3 and June 5-9.
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British Airways' cabin crew union announces strike dates | May 11, 2010

Unite, the union that represents the majority of British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has announced its intent to take strike action on four separate occasions, each strike lasting five days.
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Affected airports in Spain and Italy reopening | May 9, 2010

As reported via CWT Alert, several airports in Italy closed Sunday morning, May 9, due to movement of the volcanic ash cloud. The affected airports in Italy were reopened again Sunday afternoon, indicating the quickly changing nature of the situation.
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Closure of airports in northern Spain as ash cloud continues to disrupt European air travel | May 8, 2010

As reported via CWT Alert, several airports in northern Spain were closed on Saturday, May 8 due to the continued movement of the volcanic ash cloud generated by the Eyjafjallajokull volcano.
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