France – Railway Workers Strike
Workers employed by the French state-owned rail services plan to strike throughout the country from 1900 June 10 through at least 1900 June 11. Union leaders could extend the strike past the proposed end time. Transport disruptions are highly likely on most routes; all night train services will probably be canceled. While the extent of disruptions is still unclear, previous similar strikes greatly impacted the Regional Transport Express service and Transilien, which operates trains in Paris and the suburbs of the capital in the Ile-de-France region. The TGV network will likely operate normally, however.
Thailand – Curfew Lifted in Resort Areas
Thailand’s military has lifted the nationwide curfew it imposed in three major resorts – Phuket, Koh Samui and Pattaya – in order to restore tourist confidence. The midnight-4 am curfew has been lifted in the three beach resorts that are “peaceful and free from political protests”, according to the AP news agency, but will remain in Bangkok and elsewhere in the country.
Vietnam – Measles Outbreak
The US CDC issued a “Watch – Level 1″ travel advisory June 2 due to increased measles activity in Vietnam. Authorities in Vietnam have reported at least 8,700 suspected measles cases and 112 deaths in 2014. Although infections have occurred countrywide, approximately 60 percent of cases have occurred in Hanoi and surrounding areas. Measles is a highly contagious illness spread through coughing, sneezing, and contact with secretions from the nose, mouth, and throat of an infected individual. Authorities recommend that all travelers and residents ensure they are protected by up-to-date measles vaccination.
Hong Kong – Airport Security
Increased security and possible disruptions likely at the Hong Kong International Airport on June 6th/7th, following Taiwan’s National Security Bureau’s warning of a potential plot to put a bomb on board an airline flight from mainland China to Hong Kong. Warning claims that a woman may be planning to board one of two Hong Kong based airline flights.
Can I take my own food on an international flight and do I have to eat it all before I land?
Passengers are welcome to bring their own food and snacks on any flight. Just remember that any food brought through the TSA checkpoint must comply with the no-liquid regulations. For example, sandwiches, chips, cookies, whole fruit, carrot/celery sticks, nuts, and granola bars are fine. Leave the soup, jelly, applesauce, etc., to enjoy at home. Most countries have strict regulations on the import of foreign meat products, fish, fruits, vegetables, and sometimes cheeses due to the possibility of microscopic pests and diseases. If you bring any of these items on an international flight you must consume it before you land or risk having it confiscated at Customs.
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