Category - Travel Alerts

16
Oct

Travel Alert from Ottawa: Mexico West Coast – Hurricane Paul

OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to the West coast of the Baja peninsula, from Santa Fe northward to Punta Abreojos, and to the East coast, from San Evaristo to Mulege. The U.S. National Hurricane Centre in Miami is issuing advisories for Hurricane Paul. As changes to the forecast […]

10
Oct

Italy: Transport strikes update

From summerinitaly.com October 13, 2012 Trenitalia personnel will be on strike for 24 hours, starting 9 pm on October 13th. Friday, October 26, 2012 Alitalia personnel will be on strike for 4 hours, from 1 pm to 5 pm. Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your flight. CANCELLED: Meridiana strike Tuesday, […]

10
Oct

Costa Rica Earthquake: Magnitude-5.3 Quake Hits Near Nicoya

AP: MEXICO CITY — Seismologists say a magnitude-5.3 earthquake has shaken Costa Rica. There are no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake occurred at 6:19 a.m. (8:19 EST; 12:19 GMT) and was centered eight miles (14 kilometers) north-northeast of the town of Nicoya. The epicenter was about 22 miles (35 […]

10
Oct

Canada: Montreal: small earthquake

EARTHQUAKE shakes Montreal area Travelinfo.ca: A SMALL earthquake was felt in and around the Montreal region early Wednesday morning. Natural Resources Canada seismologist Allison Bent said it was a magnitude 4.5 quake and was centred southeast of Montreal. The epicentre was 21 kilometres west-northwest of Saint Hyacinthe, about 37 kilometres from Montreal. There were no […]

4
Oct

Italy: Alitalia: Oct 26:Strike for 4 hours (1-5 pm)

Friday, October 26, 2012 Alitalia personnel will be on strike for 4 hours, from 1 pm to 5 pm. Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your flight. (summerinitaly.com)

2
Oct

India: reminder from CDN gov re terror threats: Oct – Jan (Indian Holiday Period)

Terrorism There is a continuing threat of terrorist attacks throughout India at all times, including attacks targeting public transportation and places frequented by foreign visitors and expatriates. Maintain a high level of vigilance, remain aware of your surroundings, monitor local news reports, follow the advice of local authorities, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, and take […]