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.

Brazil – World Cup June 12-July 13

An estimated 3 million Brazilians and 600,000 foreigners will travel throughout Brazil during the World Cup, June 12 to July 13, likely overburdening Brazil’s already congested airports, highways, and public transportation systems. Expect ground traffic disruptions, flight delays and cancellations, and long customs lines at airports. Localized power outages may …