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Today chaos for air routes to and from Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal - Due to general strike against the austerity measures

Today inconveniences are expected for travelers departing from or returning to Portugal. A general strike organized jointly by the Country's two largest labor unions, UGT and CGTP, against the austerity measures of the local government, will also involve air traffic controllers, whom will stop for 24 hours, only granting the minimum service. The adherence to the protest against the measures established...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1123161
Rome, Italy, 11/24/2010 12:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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