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Is the Virgin Atlantic pilot strikes a sign of things to come for the embattled airline?

The Royal International Air Tattoo, the world's largest military airshow, is held annually each July at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire. This summer's event will be celebrating its 40th anniversary and will be held on the 16-17 July.

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Virgin Atlantic pilots have voted overwhelmingly to strike over a four per cent pay increase. The strike, which has mass support amongst pilots, had a turnout of 94 per cent with 97 per cent voting in favour of industrial action. Here are all the facts that you need to know about the strike and how any planned industrial action will affect you

BALPA withdrew on Friday to consider its position after another round of talks to avert the Virgin pilots' strike failed. Richard Branson was said to have played a 'key role' in negotiating for Virgin Atlantic but it is expected dates for the strike will be announced on Monday.

Virgin strike details set to be announced on Friday 1 July

British travellers set for chaotic July unless Richard Branson 'becomes actively involved' in Virgin pilot strike talks

Virgin Atlantic pilots have voted overwhelmingly to strike over a four per cent pay increase. The strike, which has mass support amongst pilots, had a turnout of 94 per cent with 97 per cent voting in favour of industrial action. It is a significant blow to British travellers who will no doubt face holiday chaos this summer. The strike will affect key routes flown by Britain's, including Florida, the Caribbean, the Far East and Australia. The first walk out is expected this July.

The 48-hour strike that started on Tuesday in Greece to protest austerity measures planned by the government has caused disruption to travel throughout the country, particularly Athens, so holidaymakers should monitor information regarding flights, ferries or trains.

Gatwick airport as well as Southern trains on the Brighton to London line was severely disrupted yesterday when a lightning strike hit a Gatwick tower damaging aircraft and train equipment. Trains were disrupted on the Southern line after the strike with passengers experiencing delays and cancellations. Flights from Gatwick airport were suspended and rush hour trains running from both London Bridge and London Victoria were from 2.45pm.

On Thursday 30th June, up to 750,000 members from four unions will cross the picket line causing mass disruption to many public sector services in England and Wales

Richard Branson has reportedly begged Virgin Atlantic pilots to call off the strike action that is set to cause mass chaos and disruption for British travellers this summer. In a written letter, Branson has called on the pilots to call off the industrial action and to reconsider the pay structure that the airline has offered them

British travellers set for summer of chaos despite British Airways deal

Virgin Atlantic pilots have voted overwhelmingly to strike over a four per cent pay increase. The strike, which has mass support amongst pilots, had a turnout of 94 per cent with 97 per cent voting in favour to strike.

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Over 750,000 civil servants are set for strike action in support of the teacher's strike which will cause disruption to a million school children. The strike planned by teachers which now has the full support of civil servants is planned for Thursday June 30, with the dispute over public sector pensions.

South West Trains managing director Andy Pitt has apologised for the delays that left hundreds of passengers stuck on a commuter train for nearly five hours. Andy Pitt has offered his apologies to all passengers affected sighting "extremely difficult circumstances" for the chaos. Passengers using the Waterloo line have experienced long delays and cancellations before and feel that they have heard such rhetoric before.

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The Grimsovtn volcano is producing mostly steam rather than ash and activity should decline sharply within a few days.

The ash cloud from the eruption of Iceland's Grimsvotn volcano caused widespread disruption across Europe on Monday and Tuesday, with hundreds of flights grounded across Europe.

The Icelandic volcano which has caused disruption to northern European airspace has stopped emitting ash, weather and aviation officials said.

Iceland's Grimsvotn volcano has sent thousands of tonnes of ash into the sky over the last few days, raising fears of a repeat of the travel chaos seen across northern Europe almost a year ago.

The Icelandic ash cloud left British airspace early on Wednesday morning according to the air traffic controller NATS.

The ash cloud caused by the eruption of an Icelandic Volcano has become less intense and the worst of the outburst may be over, the Met Office has said.

With more and more airlines arguing that even with Iceland's latest ash cloud descending over Europe it is still safe to fly, a flight operations manual released by Airbus has revealed just how damaging a meeting with volcanic ash can be on a modern plane.

The ash cloud from the erupting Iceland volcano could force the cancellation of up to 500 commercial flights in Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of Scandinavia, the European air traffic agency has said.

The government said on Tuesday that ash from an Icelandic volcano would not lead to the total shutdown of airspace despite the cancellation of over 250 flights across Europe this morning.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said his team were prepared to alter their flight arrangements if volcanic ash from Iceland disrupts European air travel this week.