The Air Business website uses cookies to give you the best possible experience when using our site. You can click here to read our cookie policy. You may set your browser to reject cookies, otherwise we shall assume you're happy to continue.

Service Update

For all the latest service updates see the table below (last updated 10 September 2024).

Start Date       

    End Date       

     Country      

Event      


      Impact      



04/09/24


Ongoing


Ukraine

Service
Availability


We continue to make regular mail despatch to Ukraine via our Postal Partners. In areas without active hostilities, all Ukrposhta post offices will remain open. However, operationally delays are still likely until further notice.  


18/07/24


Ongoing


French
Polynesia

Postal
Strike


French Polynesia have informed us that strikes have been taking place within its postal network since Thursday 25th July 2024 with no known end date at present. As a result, mail operation has seen major disruption. Expect delays during and immediately after the strike due to any possible backlog.  


24/06/24


Ongoing


Caribbean

Hurricane


Due to Hurricane Beryl, flights in and out of the region are being affected with a number of temporary cancellations. Postal operations locally are also being affected. As a result, delays will be observed for the following countries, subject to local recovery and until flights properly resume:- Barbados, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Grenada (main PO now open but disruption remains in outer offices, Carriacou and Petite Martinique) Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.  


13/06/24


Ongoing


Italy

Severe
Weather


Weather conditions are affecting the Valle D’Aosta region and in particular the municipalities of Cogne and Aymavilles, where there are road disruptions. As a result Poste Italiane expects delays for these areas in the collection and delivery of all mail types.  


10/06/24


Ongoing


Georgia

Internal
Reorganisation


Georgia Post has informed us that temporary delays on all mail types may be observed while the Office of Exchange and sorting centre are going through an internal re-organisation process.  


20/06/24


Ongoing


Brazil

Operational
Delays


GMail despatched to Brazil since the 8th June is currently delayed due to an operational issue. Further information will be provided when available.  


30/04/24


02/05/24


Greece

Industrial
Action


The Association of Civil Servants has announced a 24-hour strike on Wednesday 1st of May. The public holiday of May 1st has officially been moved to Tuesday 7th as part of this. As result, international and domestic mail operation will be affected, delays to be expected.  


22/04/24


Ongoing


Mauritius

Severe
Weather


Due to torrential rainfall, the National Crisis Committee has asked workers to remain at home on Monday 22 April 2024. A case of force majeure has been declared by Mauritius Post and all post office facilities are currently closed. This is impacting on processing and delivery of all mail types with delays to be expected as a result.  


22/04/24


Ongoing


Belgium

Industrial
Action


Major unions within Bpost have called for strike action from 22nd April which may last beyond the 24th. The industrial action will affect the processing and delivery of all mail types. Bpost will be unable to accept and process any inbound arrivals for delivery during the strike period and delays are expected.  


18/04/24


Ongoing


United Arab Emirates

Severe
Weather


Severe weather conditions have been affecting postal services
since 16 April 2024. As a result all collections and deliveries
are disrupted across all cities in the UAE and delays are expected.  


16/04/24


Ongoing


Kazakhstan

Severe
Weather


Severe weather conditions are causing floods in the regions
of Aktobe, Kostanay, Akmola, Atyrau and North Kazakhstan,
with emergency situations declared within the flood zone since
29 March 2024. All collections and deliveries are disrupted
until situation improves and delays should be expected.  


16/04/24


18/04/2024


Greece

Industrial
Action


The Confederation of Greek workers announced a 24-hour strike on Wednesday 17 April. As a result, international and domestic mail operations will be affected, with delays expected.  


25/03/24


Ongoing


France

Industrial
Action


Industrial action in Mayotte has now ceased, however difficulties with air transport remain therefore delays are to be expected.  


25/03/24


Ongoing


Haiti

Civil
Unrest


Due to civil unrest both air and sea carriers have stopped servicing this route at present. As a result, despatch to Haiti is suspended until further notice. Any items already in the pipeline will be returned to sender. 


For International Public holidays click below:

For details of suspended services click below: