Due to damage from the earthquake and ongoing rescue efforts travelers are advised to avoid the region of central Italy near Amatrice, Accumoli, Arquata del Tronto, and Pescara del Tronto.

Industrial action by contractors starting today and is expected to cause delays to departure at airports in Portugal. Allow extra time for check-in.

Turkish authorities are stepping up security at Istanbul airports after threats of terrorist attacks that could be possibly committed by suicide bombers.