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Portugal transport strike
01/02/2012
Portuguese transport workers will launch a 24-hour strike on 2 February 2012 to protest government plans to reform the transport sector.
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Chinese Visas
16/01/2012
As previously communicated, the Chinese Embassy has requested that all Tourist Visa applications include a hotel confirmation and flight itinerary.
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China Update
30/12/2011
Effective immediately, all Business and Tourist visa applications for China must include a copy of the hotel confirmation and a copy of the flight itinerary.
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Visa News
07/11/2011
Applicants are reminded that invitation letters for Chinese visa applications must state the travellers full name and passport number exactly as displayed in the passport.
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Kenya - FCO advise against all but essential travel to coastal areas within 150km of the Somali border
03/10/2011
The FCO has changed its travel advice to Kenya to advise against all but essential travel to coastal areas within 150km of the Somali border. We previously advised against all but essential travel to coastal areas within 60km of the border.
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GEBTA survey
19/09/2011
The aim of this questionnaire is to gather feedback on key issues facing the business travel sector Europewide and will include data on modes of travel, sale of ancillaries and the use of face to face meetings and tele- & videoconferencing. It also provides insight into travel l ers’ expectations in terms of the information and services they expect from their travel suppliers.
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LH Group to introduce Optional Payment Charge
03/08/2011
Airline companies have seen a continuous increase in costs for payments by credit card in the last few years, as credit card companies charge a fee on all transactions.
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Indian Visa Applications
25/07/2011
In light of some recent communication with the Indian Visa Application centre, we have identified a need to remind our clients of some of the requirements for Indian visa applications.
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Aviation Survey
20/07/2011
The next 6 months will see the Government begin to set out its vision for aviation in the UK - as you know it is absolutely vital for UK plc that Government gets this right and takes on board the views of UK businesses and their travellers. In short we need to ensure that Government gets the message.
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IAT Team in British 10k London Run for charity
13/07/2011
The team from Ian Allan who ran for peace on behalf of International Alert all completed the 10k run in under 1.5 hours last Sunday and we would like to sincerely thank all those individuals and companies who sponsored us.
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US Passport Services
29/06/2011
Effective immediately, there is no longer a counter service offered at the US Embassy. This means that all passport services, including passport renewals and the addition of extra pages, are now processed by postal application only.
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ID Cards
28/01/2011
A reminder that with effect from 21 January 2011, British citizens with an ID card can no longer use this as a form of ID or as a travel document
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BA baggage allowance effective 1st February
11/01/2011
BA baggage allowance effective 1st February. Please view the link for more information.
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India and China Visa Changes
10/01/2011
It is important that you are aware of recent changes in requirements in order to successfully apply for Chinese and Indian visas.
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Chance to win £250 vouchers
30/11/2010
TAKE PART in a major study of business travel and have the chance to win £250 in John Lewis vouchers! If you ever travel on business for your employer please click through on the link below and answer the multiple-choice questions.
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New Design for British Passport
31/08/2010
The redesigned UK passport, now featuring strengthened security features and iconic images from across the nation, will be issued from October, with pages of the passport containing well-known UK scenes, including the White Cliffs of Dover, the Gower Peninsula, Ben Nevis and the Giants Causeway.
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US to charge for Immigration System
09/08/2010
The United States has set the fee for using its online compulsory online immigration system Esta at $14.
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Warning: Volcanic Ash Compensation Scams
12/05/2010
The CAA is aware of scam emails asking passengers who had their travel plans disrupted by volcanic ash for personal details, including passport information, in return for money. These scam emails purport to be sent on behalf of the Civil Aviation Authority.
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