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The Global Mail alert bulletins keep you up-to-date with worldwide events that might affect our high service standards. Currently, there are no major service disruptions. Check back here to stay informed.

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Current and Upcoming Events
European Union	17 May	Ascension Day - Public holiday in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Sweden.
Portugal	17/18 May	Delays may be expected due to announced strike action by air traffic controllers. Flights could be cancelled.
United States	19 to 21 May	Chicago: Delays may be expected due to a political summit. Access to the city center will be restricted.
Taiwan	20 May	Taipei: Delays may be expected due to announced protest rallies in the city center. Roads may be blocked.
Canada	21 May	Victoria Day - Public holiday (regional)
Bulgaria	24 May	Culture and Literacy Day - Public holiday
Portugal	24/25 May	Delays may be expected due to announced strike action by air traffic controllers. Flights could be cancelled.
Argentina	25 May	First National Government Day - Public holiday
Bulgaria	25 May	Extra day off
European Union	28 May	Whit Monday - Public holiday in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg and Netherlands.
United States	28 May	Memorial Day - Public holiday

We wish to inform that on Thursday, March 29, 2012, main trade unions have called for a general strike in Spain. As a result, all postal processes could be severely affected throughout the country.
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A potential warning strike by staff at FRA Airport has been announced for Tuesday March 27, 2012. If the strike takes place, severe impact to all inbound and outbound flights must be expected.
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A Frankfurt labor court ruled on 28/29 February 2012 to end the strikes at Frankfurt Airport that were led by the GdF’s air field personnel and supported by the tower personnel. At the moment, there is no news of continuing labor negotiations or strike plans....
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Please be advised that the Air Traffic Controller Union (GdF) announced the end of their strike at Frankfurt Airport on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. News reports state that normal work shall resume again at 9pm. More information will be announced as it becomes...
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The labor dispute of the union of Air Traffic Controllers (GdF) is going on with a 48 hour strike from Monday 20.02 05:00 until Wednesday 22.02. 05:00.
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Past Events
Slovenia	2 May	May Day Holiday - Public holiday
Spain	2 May	Madrid: Community Day - Public holiday
Japan	3 May	Constitution Memorial Day - Public holiday
Poland	3 May	Constitution Day - Public holiday
Spain	3/4 May	Barcelona: Delays may be expected due to a political meeting. High security measures will be in effect.
Denmark	4 May	General Prayer Day - Public holiday
Japan	4 May	Greenery Day - Public holiday
Latvia	4 May	Declaration of Independence Day - Public holiday
Japan	5 May	Children's Day - Public holiday
Australia	7 May	Northern Territory: May Day - Public holiday
Australia	7 May	Queensland: Labor Day - Public holiday
Ireland	7 May	May Bank Holiday - Public holiday
United Kingdom	7 May	May Day Bank Holiday - Public holiday
Russia	7/8 May	Extra day off
Czech Republic	8 May	Liberation Day - Public holiday
France	8 May	Victory Day - Public holiday
Slovakia	8 May	Liberation Day - Public holiday
Russia	9 May	Victory Day - Public holiday
United Kingdom	10 May	Delays may be expected due to announced strike action by public sector unions. Flights could be cancelled.