Israel/Jordan – Security for Papal Visit

Pope Francis is planning to visit Amman, Jordan, May 24, before traveling on to Jerusalem May 25-26. A combination of security precautions, a large media presence, and crowds is likely to cause traffic delays wherever the pope travels or makes a public appearance. Major traffic disruptions are likely in northwestern …

Ukraine – Travel Warnings

Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer all travel – both essential and non-essential – to several regions of Ukraine, including the Crimean Peninsula, the eastern regions of Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Luhansk, and the city of Odesa, due to the possibility of violent clashes between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian groups …

Denmark – Norwegian Air Strike

Employees at the low-cost carrier Norwegian Air are preparing to go on strike in Denmark. The strike could hit as early as this coming Sunday (May 19) and no later than May 25. It is recommended that travelers reconfirm flight status with the airline before traveling.