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LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 23 APR 2019 APRIL 23, 2019

AMERICAS

Chile

On Thursday, April 25, travelers in urban centers should avoid protests by various students’ organizations due to the potential for local unrest. In Santiago, participants will march at 11:00 AM local time from Plaza Baquedano to the Los Heroes Metro Station via Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins. In Concepcion, students will march at 12:00 PM local time from Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion, Universidad del Bio-Bio, and Plaza Peru. They plan to congregate at the intersection of Avenida Los Carrera and Calle Paicavi.

Mexico

Today, travelers should exercise caution after a…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 22 APR 2019 APRIL 22, 2019

AMERICAS

Brazil

Today, travelers in Rio de Janeiro should plan routes bypassing any protests associated with a 24-hour strike by municipal cleaners to minimize inconvenience. While details of specific related demonstrations are unclear, a gathering at City Hall is likely. The work stoppage has been called in connection with a wage dispute.

Canada

Travelers in southern parts of Quebec province, including Montreal, Laval, TroisRivieres and Quebec City, should plan journeys accounting for disruption related to ongoing flooding. Authorities have declared States of Emergency in several municipalities. The flooding has affected around 1,000 homes and…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 19 APR 2019 APRIL 19, 2019

AMERICAS

Regional

Today through Sunday, April 21, travelers visiting Latin America around the Semana Santa (Holy Week) holiday period should plan journeys accounting for significant travel disruption and heightened security. Semana Santa is a religious festival celebrated extensively across the Americas, drawing large numbers of travelers from within and outside the region to key religious sites and popular tourist attractions. Religious processions are traditionally held in major cities and towns, particularly on Easter Sunday, April 21. Travelers should continue to observe sensible security precautions and allow additional time to complete journeys during the holiday period.

United States

Today, travelers in midwest, southeast or southwest regions should plan journeys accounting for potential disruption due to stormy weather conditions. Poor…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 18 APR 2019 APRIL 18, 2019

AMERICAS

Regional

Today through Sunday, April 21, travelers visiting Latin America around the Semana Santa (Holy Week) holiday period should plan journeys accounting for significant travel disruption and heightened security. Semana Santa is a religious festival celebrated extensively across the Americas, drawing large numbers of travelers from within and outside the region to key religious sites and popular tourist attractions. Religious processions are traditionally held in major cities and towns, particularly on Easter Sunday, April 21. Travelers should continue to observe sensible security precautions and allow additional time to complete journeys during the holiday period.

United States

Today and tomorrow, travelers in midwest, southeast or southwest regions should plan journeys accounting for potential disruption due to stormy weather…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 17 APR 2019 APRIL 17, 2019

AMERICAS

United States

Another multi-day severe weather will effect US this week. The storm will begin in the Plains and parts of the Midwest today. Severe thunderstorms will then spread to the Ohio Valley and deep South tomorrow. By April 19, the storms should reach the East. Damaging winds, hail, tornadoes and flooding rain are all threats. Due to runway construction, there is a traffic management program in effect for traffic arriving George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport (IAH).

Paraguay

Travelers in Asuncion should plan journeys accounting for disruption caused by recent flooding. Unseasonable heavy rainfall has caused the Paraguay River to overflow, flooding communities along its banks. In the Sajonia area, more than 200 homes and 1,000 residents have…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 16 APR 2019 APRIL 16, 2019

AMERICAS

United States

Another multi-day severe weather will likely effect the central US this week. The storm will begin in the Plains and parts of the Midwest tomorrow. Severe thunderstorms will then spread to the Ohio Valley and deep South on April 18. By April 19, the storms should reach the East. Damaging winds, hail, tornadoes and flooding rain are all threats.

Via Airlines has suspended all flights to and from Amarillo, TX due to a pilot shortage. Flights are suspended until May 23; travelers are advised to reconfirm Via Airlines bookings.

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Algeria

Travelers in urban centers, including Algiers, should continue to avoid further antigovernment protests due to the potential for unrest. A nationwide…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 15 APR 2019 APRIL 15, 2019

AMERICAS

United States

As of 4:30 AM local time today, there were 189 flight cancellations at O’Hare International Airport due to severe weather. As airlines work to clear backlogs, travelers are advised to allow extra time if transiting the airport.

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Egypt

In the coming days, travelers in urban centers should avoid all gatherings related to a referendum on controversial constitutional amendments. A date for the referendum has yet to be decided, but it could be held between April 22 and 24. Several opposition parties have denounced the proposed amendments. Pro- and anti-amendment rallies are likely, including in Cairo. Clashes could occur between protesters and the police during related gatherings, posing incidental risks to…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 12 APR 2019 APRIL 12, 2019

AMERICAS

United States

Today, travelers in Midwestern and Mountain states should plan journeys accounting
for disruption during the passage of a major winter storm. The National Weather
Service has issued Winter Storm Watches for several counties in Colorado, Kansas,
Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Authorities expect
up to 24 inches of snow accumulation and wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour
in affected areas. The severe weather will exacerbate the situation in parts of the
Midwest that remain flooded or are at a risk of flooding following a similar storm in
March.

Today, rain and thunderstorms will be widespread from the southern Plains to the
Tennessee Valley. A few strong to severe thunderstorms may develop in parts of
Texas, southern Oklahoma, southwestern…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 11 APR 2019 APRIL 11, 2019

AMERICAS

United States

Today and tomorrow, travelers in Midwestern and Mountain states should plan journeys accounting for disruption during the passage of a major winter storm. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches for several counties in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Authorities expect up to 24 inches of snow accumulation and wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour in affected areas. The severe weather will exacerbate the situation in parts of the Midwest that remain flooded or are at a risk of flooding following a similar storm in March.

Due to inclement weather, there is a traffic management program in effect for flights arriving to Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 10 APR 2019 APRIL 10, 2019

AMERICAS

United States

Today through Friday, April 12, travelers in Midwestern and Mountain states should plan journeys accounting for disruption during the passage of a major winter storm.

The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches for several counties in Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Authorities expect up to 24 inches of snow accumulation and wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour in affected areas. The severe weather will exacerbate the situation in parts of the Midwest that remain flooded or are at a risk of flooding following a similar storm in March. Hundreds of flights at Denver International Airport (DEN) were canceled today due to the winter storm.

Argentina

Tomorrow, travelers…