Egypt – State of Emergency Declared

Egypt declared a month-long state of emergency beginning on Aug 14th, as violence raged across the country following a crackdown on supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsy. Interim president Adly Mansour “”has tasked the armed forces, in cooperation with the police, to take all necessary measures to maintain security and …

London – Strike at Stansted Airport Aug 23-26

Travelers using Stansted Airport in the UK could face disruption over the bank holiday weekend as baggage handlers prepare to walk out on strike. GMB union members have confirmed they will take action from 03:30 to 06:00 and from 15:30 to 18:00 BST for four days beginning Friday August 23rd.

Kenya – Flight Disruptions Possible at Nairobi Airport

Flight delays and cancellations are possible at Nairobi’s International Airport through at least early October while repairs continue following a large fire Aug. 7. A makeshift terminal to accommodate passengers is expected to be built by early October, while the construction of Terminal 4 has been pushed up to begin …