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LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 13 MAR 2019 MARCH 13, 2019

 

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Regional

Travelers should anticipate disruption and reconfirm flights amid a temporary suspension of flights using Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft by some airlines. The US Federal Aviation Administration has maintained the aircraft is airworthy; however, civil aviation authorities in other countries in the region have not released statements regarding the Boeing 737 Max 8’s airworthiness. The suspensions follow the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 plane on March 10. Travelers should expect further suspensions and/or bans on the aircraft as investigations into the crash and safety inspections continue.

United States

Today, Winter Storm Ulmer is intensifying in the Plains, where it will produce heavy snow and high winds into tomorrow. Blizzard Warnings have been…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 12 MAR 2019 MARCH 12, 2019

 

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United States

On March 15, travelers in Washington DC should avoid a student-led climate rally to minimize delays. Participants will gather at the National Mall from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time. The rally is part of an international movement to demand more effective government action on climate change issues.

Canada

An outbreak of measles is affecting Vancouver. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that spreads from person-to-person via infected droplets. Outbreaks occur frequently in under-vaccinated populations. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and a characteristic rash. Measles can result in serious complications, particularly when very young children, the elderly or pregnant women are infected. All travelers should ensure that they are fully immunized against…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 11 MAR 2019 MARCH 11, 2019

 

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Guatemala

Yesterday, an unidentified assailant shot and killed a man outside a bar in Guatemala City’s Zone 10 area. The Zone 10 neighborhood is popular with foreigners and houses internationally-branded hotels, restaurants, shops, and foreign embassies. The incident highlights the need for travelers to exercise vigilance and sensible precautions in all areas of Guatemala City, due to the credible risks posed by violent crime.

Haiti

Travelers should continue to minimize non-essential movement due to the persistent risk of violence. Demonstrations demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise have occurred in Port-au-Prince and other urban centers since February 7. Associated gatherings have often involved roadblocks as well as clashes between protesters and security forces.

Venezuela

Travelers should continue to expect…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 8 MAR 2019 MARCH 8, 2019

 

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Argentina

Today, travelers in urban centers, including Buenos Aires, should avoid all demonstrations related to an ongoing 72-hour strike by teachers. On March 6, a large protest was held at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires. While further demonstrations have not yet been announced, they are likely to take place in major public squares and outside government buildings. The CTERA and Conadu teachers’ unions have called the strike over wage-related issues.

Colombia

Travelers in urban centers of Cauca department should continue to anticipate and avoid protests associated with an indefinite strike that began on February 25. Various groups, including farmers’ and teachers’ associations, organized the action to call on the government to honor agreements on rural, education,…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 7 MAR 2019 MARCH 7, 2019

 

AMERICAS

Argentina

Today and tomorrow, travelers in urban centers, including Buenos Aires, should avoid all demonstrations related to an ongoing 72-hour strike by teachers. Yesterday, a large protest was held at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires. While further demonstrations have not yet been announced, they are likely to take place in major public squares and outside government buildings. The CTERA and Conadu teachers’ unions have called the strike over wage-related issues.

Haiti

Today and tomorrow, travelers should minimize movement during planned antigovernment protests due to the credible risk of violence. Demonstrations to demand the resignation of President Jovenel Moise have occurred in Port-au-Prince and other urban centers since February 7. Associated gatherings have often involved roadblocks as…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 6 MAR 2019 MARCH 6, 2019

 

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United States

Travelers in southern California should plan journeys accounting for potential disruption due to stormy weather conditions in the coming days. Moderate-toheavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, is forecast in southern California through Friday, March 8. A heavy bout of rain is expected this morning. Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and Ventura counties are particularly at risk of flash flooding and mudslides. A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for parts of Santa Barbara.

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

Algeria

Travelers in urban centers, including Algiers, should monitor developments due to persistent large-scale demonstrations against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to run for a fifth term in the April 18 Presidential Election. Fresh protests are planned…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 5 MAR 2019 MARCH 5, 2019

 

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Mexico

Yesterday, two armed men fatally shot two people during a robbery on a passenger bus in the Iztapalapa area of Mexico City. One of the victims was shot when he attempted to resist the robbery, while the other person was apparently hit by a stray bullet. The incident highlights the risks posed by violent crime in Mexico City. Travelers are advised not to use public transportation in Mexico City.

Venezuela

Travelers should continue to minimize non-essential movement amid the ongoing political crisis. The opposition is calling on President Nicolas Maduro to resign in favor of Juan Guaido, the National Assembly-recognized interim President. Guaido has called for countrywide demonstrations to continue today at Plaza Bolivar in Valencia and in San…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 4 MAR 2019 MARCH 4, 2019

 

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United States

Due to inclement weather, there is a traffic management program in effect for flights arriving to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). This is causing some arriving flights to be delayed an average of 3 hours and 41 minutes. Travelers are advised to reconfirm flights and allow additional travel time.

Haiti

Travelers in country should minimize non-essential movement as further demonstrations remain likely during the ongoing political crisis. Anti-government demonstrations have taken place in Port-au-Prince and other urban centers since February 7. Air Canada has suspended all direct flights into Port-au-Prince, and other airlines have announced plans to dramatically reduce flights into the country. Some international hotels, such as Karibe…

LEGEND TRAVEL NEWS ALERT 1 MAR 2019 MARCH 1, 2019

 

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United States

Due to inclement weather, there is a traffic management program in effect for flights arriving to LaGuardia Airport (LGA). This is causing some arriving flights to be delayed an average of 1 hour and 21 minutes. Travelers are advised to reconfirm flights and allow addittional travel me.

Mexico

Travelers in Mexico City, as well as Morelos, Puebla and Tlaxcala states, should plan journeys accounting for possible disruption due to increased activity at the Popocatepetl Volcano, which is located 56 miles southeast of Mexico City. Yesterday, the National Center for Preven on of Disasters (CENAPRED) recorded two explosions, ash emissions, and tremors at the volcano. No evacuation orders have yet been issued, but a Yellow…

TRAVEL ALERT // Pakistan Airspace Closed

Due to ongoing political tensions between Pakistan and India, the Pakistani government has ordered its air space closed until 12:00 AM local time tomorrow, February 28. This closure applies to both India-registered airlines and international carriers transiting Pakistani air space.

As a result of this ban, airlines will be forced to avoid Pakistan’s airspace, potentially adding 90 to 120 minutes of additional flight time for flights to or from Delhi and Mumbai. There is no indication from the Indian government on whether they will retaliate with a similar ban on Pakistan-registered airlines flying over Indian air space.

Today, Emirates, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Qatar Airways have temporarily suspended all flights to Pakistan. Air Canada temporarily…