Category - Travel Alerts

27
Mar

Taiwan earthquake: 6.0 magnitude earthquake sways buildings

An earthquake variously reported as magnitude 6.0 and 6.1 struck 155 miles from Taipei Wednesday morning, shaking buildings and injuring one woman. Read more http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Latest-News-Wires/2013/0326/Taiwan-earthquake-6.0-magnitude-earthquake-sways-buildings

26
Mar

Central African Republic: Advisory from Ottawa: Avoid All Travel

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) due to the unstable security situation throughout the country. Rebel forces entered the capital, Bangui, on March 24, 2013. While a curfew is in effect, constitutional order has not been restored. The situation remains unpredictable and could deteriorate rapidly. […]

25
Mar

US: Northeast storm:Cincinnati to East coast: airlines advisories (AC, Delta)

Snow forecast for Cincinnati, Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelinfo/before/operation/index.html From Delta airlines: http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/alerts-and-advisories/northeast-storm.html Severe weather will impact travel to, from or through the Northeast. Check flight status frequently for up-to-the-minute info about your flight plans, or get updates sent directly to your wireless device or email with Delta Messenger. Rescheduling Flights If your flight is […]

22
Mar

Burkina Faso: meningitis

CDN GOVT TRAVEL CAUTION-Countrywide – There are reports that meningococcal disease (commonly called meningitis) is currently present

21
Mar

Myanmar/Burma: regional warning from Cdn Gov

http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/burma-myanmar Burma (Myanmar) Last Updated Date: March 20, 2013 16:26 ET Still Valid Date: March 21, 2013 09:27 ET Latest Updates: Minor editorial changes were made. BURMA – Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Burma. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution due to the […]

19
Mar

France: Paris: warning re crime on underground from airports

From UK gov website: Thieves and pickpockets operate on the Paris underground and R E R lines. There have been several victims of serious assault on the R E R line B, which serves Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports and Paris Gare du Nord Eurostar terminus. There have also been serious assaults on […]