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"travel alert" is a warning or notification that informs people about potential risks or dangers in a specific location they plan to visit, such as a city or country. It is given to help travelers make informed decisions and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
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These online resources are updated with official provider position statements, answers to frequently asked questions, and current
government travel alerts and notices.
The safety of our travellers is paramount and we stay informed of the
latest travel alerts and advice on the destinations that we cover.
This database is regularly updated
with travel alerts, frequently asked questions, and new information as the situation progresses.
Most credit card companies allow you to
file travel alerts online, so you might not even need to call.
Some companies will let you
submit travel alerts through your online account, and others require you to call using the customer service number.
This will help travelers find doctors, hospitals and
travel alerts even when traveling without needing to call a 24 - hour hotline.
During your travel dates, you'll also
receive travel alerts and travel warnings appropriate to your destination.
Sometimes, travelers are able to cancel their trips when they come
across travel alerts, but what happens if they are already in the country?
If you are in a country
under travel alert, and you are unable to return home, you should contact your travel agent immediately.
The safety of our travellers is paramount and we stay informed of the
latest travel alerts and advice for our destinations.
COZUMEL US
issues travel alert in Mexico after explosives were found on a ferry in a tourist hotspot
Given the millions of travel bookings GTA takes every year, the initiative could help the popular destination recover more quickly from the political unrest at the start of the year which resulted in
travel alerts from around 45 countries.
ST PETERSBURG, FL November 24, 2015 — The U.S. State Department has issued a
worldwide travel alert citing increased terrorist threats, while an «imminent threat» of terrorism has Brussels on a city - wide lockdown.
For the latest security information, U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs» website, which contains current Travel Warnings and
Travel Alerts as well as the Worldwide Caution.
The MERS Outbreak and Travel Insurance Information Center contains a collection of resources including travel insurance provider position statements, FAQs, and
travel alerts related to the MERS outbreak.
Earlier this week, the U.S. State Department issued a
global travel alert announcing the threat for terrorist attacks on Westerners and warning U.S. citizens to take precautions while traveling.
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offers travel alerts, schedule monitoring, and some features from Award Wallet if you pay for the premium version.
If you want to stay informed of
U.S. travel alerts and warnings, consider signing up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
If the danger continues past the original expiration date, the State Department may issue an
updated travel alert with a new expiration date.
The U.S. State Department hasn't helped things by issuing a vaguely -
worded travel alert covering pretty much the entire planet.
American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, United and Virgin America all have
Zika travel alerts.
Chan suggested that pregnant women not living in Zika - affected countries may want to delay travel to those areas but did not issue a
formal travel alert for them, as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has done.
The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a first - of - its -
kind travel alert recommending that pregnant women avoid countries where Zika has spread, and world health officials have declared a global emergency to control the Zika virus.
This resource provides everything from the difference
between Travel Alerts and Warnings to deeper information provided by experts.
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The United States issued a
general travel alert for Americans in Europe last month amid concerns that al Qaeda or related groups might be planning attacks similar to the 2008 massacre in the Indian city of Mumbai.
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Some countries have also been placed under
travel alerts due to political unrest or other situations, it is important that travelers properly research their destination before purchasing airline tickets or non-refundable accommodations; take all necessary precautions.
In addition, see the current travel warnings and
travel alerts posted on the State Department's website.
The State Department has issued a worldwide
travel alert during the biggest travel season of the year due to «increased terrorist threats.»
Please read the latest
travel alert for Jamaica, especially regarding the declaration of a State of Emergency in the Montego Bay area in 2018.
This online resource is updated with official provider position statements, answers to frequently asked questions, and current
government travel alerts and notices related to the Russian plane crash in Egypt.
The Measles Outbreak and Travel Insurance Information Center contains a collection of resources including travel insurance provider position statements, FAQs, and
travel alerts related to infectious diseases.
Those travelers with trips scheduled after the August 31, 2013 expiration of the
global travel alert can get coverage for their trip, but remember that buying your plan soon after your first trip deposit is always recommended.
The CDC issues
a travel alert for the new Zika area of Miami beach, saying pregnant women should avoid the area.
In the same advisory, the CDC added two new countries, Jamaica and Tonga, to
its travel alert list of nations that pregnant women should avoid due to ongoing Zika virus transmission.
Some of the sites also have
a travel alert feature to let couples know you are visiting their area, which is something we love!