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Travel Advisory – Border Safety Measures in Place Across Eastern and Northeastern Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirms that tourism and travel throughout the Kingdom remain fully operational. However, heightened security measures are now in effect in seven provinces that share the border with Cambodia: Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Buri Ram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi and Trat.


Martial law continues in several districts of Chanthaburi (Mueang Chanthaburi,

Romania’s Salvamont issues safety guidelines

Salvamont, the Romanian mountain rescue service, has published a set of recommendations for the upcoming ski season as ski areas prepare to open.


Visitors should select ski equipment that matches their technical specifications, binding settings, body weight and skill level. At the beginning of the season, skiers are urged to start cautiously, allowing time to readjust after the off‑season

Flooding situation in Southern Thailand – Travel conditions update

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that weather and travel conditions across the southern region are steadily improving. Most destinations have returned to normal operations, with transport links largely restored.


TAT’s Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre continues to assist travelers, verify local information, and coordinate with provincial authorities, consulates

Flooding situation in Southern Thailand – Travel conditions update

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) notes that heavy rain and flash floods are affecting several provinces in Southern Thailand. While most tourist sites remain open, some transport links and natural attractions have temporary restrictions. This report reflects the situation as of 26 November 2025, 10:00 hrs (GMT+7).


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TAT has activated the Tourism

China-Japan tensions trigger 500,000 flight cancellations

Escalating diplomatic friction between China and Japan is already affecting the tourism sector. Beijing has issued an advisory urging Chinese citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan, which has resulted in the cancellation of almost half a million airline tickets.


According to agency reports, bookings dropped from 1.5 million on 15 November to about 1 million two days later

Strong winds trigger delays and diversions at Skopje Airport

The Protection and Rescue Directorate (PRD) reported that, due to intense southern winds affecting the Skopje region, two incoming flights were redirected to land at Pristina Airport on Monday evening.


In addition, two other aircraft scheduled to arrive at Skopje have been placed in a holding pattern while authorities decide whether to grant landing clearance or to divert them

United States experiences massive air travel disruption

More than 1,600 flights were cancelled today across the United States following a nationwide shutdown, according to data from FlightAware.


From now until Tuesday, 11 November, United Airlines alone has withdrawn 600 scheduled flights, as reported by CE Report citing ANSA.

UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport

At least three people were killed and 11 injured when a UPS cargo aircraft went down shortly after taking off from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, authorities said.


Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the fatalities and warned that the death toll may increase.


The MD‑11, bound for Hawaii, caught fire and struck several commercial buildings near the airport,

Alaska Airlines suspends all flights in the United States

Alaska Airlines announced a temporary halt of every flight it operates within the United States, citing a failure in its computer systems. This interruption comes three months after a comparable outage earlier this year, according to ANSA, as reported by CE Report.


The carrier, which ranks as the fifth‑largest U.S. airline and is headquartered in Seattle, posted on X that a system

Travel Advisory – Border Safety Measures in Thailand’s Eastern and Northeastern Regions

Situation update (15 September 2025, 13:00 GMT+7)

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) confirms that heightened security is still in force across seven provinces that border Cambodia – Ubon Ratchathani, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Buriram, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi and Trat – owing to ongoing cross‑border tensions. Martial law remains active in selected districts of Chanthaburi and Trat, while

Oslo airport airspace reopens after drone alert

The airspace above Oslo Airport was temporarily shut down for roughly three hours after drones were detected near the runway. The closure was lifted after authorities confirmed the area was clear.


Monica Fasting, the airport’s head of communications, confirmed the reopening in an email, as reported by ANSA. She asked passengers to proceed to the airport as usual.


Moldovan Embassy Alerts Citizens About Nationwide Strikes in France

The Embassy of Moldova in Paris notifies Moldovan nationals who are currently in France, transiting through the country, or planning to travel there that on 10 September 2025 major trade unions representing transport, education, health, commerce and industry will commence a nationwide general strike.


The strike will impact the following sectors:

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Coast Guard Reports Calm Conditions After Engine Trouble on MSC World Europa

An electrical malfunction was reported on the cruise liner MSC World Europa while it was sailing approximately eight nautical miles off the island of Ponza. The crew notified authorities at 07:25 local time.


The vessel was on a scheduled route from Genoa to Naples, carrying a total of 8,585 persons – 6,496 passengers and 2,089 crew members. According to the Coast Guard, weather

Eight national roads closed due to fires in Portugal

The fires raging in the centre and north of the country today forced the closure of eight national roads in both directions in the districts of Guarda, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Leiria, and Viana do Castelo, according to the GNR (National Republican Guard).


In a statement regarding today's 4:20 p.m. report, the National Republican Guard (GNR) said that eight national roads (EN) are closed

Portugal airport strikes disrupt summer travel until September

Spain is also preparing for airport staff strikes until the end of the year.

Travellers heading to Portugal this summer are being warned to expect weekend delays and cancellations as airport staff strike across the country throughout August. 


Aircraft servicing, baggage handling and check-in teams are walking out every weekend this month over low pay, unpaid night shifts and

Tropical Storm Erin Projected to Intensify into Major Hurricane by End of Week

The first major tropical storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Erin, could hit the Bahamas this weekend.


As of the latest update on Monday afternoon, Erin had officially become a tropical storm west of the Cabo Verde Islands in the central Atlantic Ocean. The storm was still a considerable distance away from any major landmass in the Caribbean.


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Air Canada hopes to avoid flight disruptions after attendants endorse strike mandate

Around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants will be in a legal position to strike in less than two weeks, but the airline says it’s confident there is enough runway left to reach a deal that avoids grounding numerous flights.


The Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees says negotiations with the airline are set to resume Friday after its members voted 99.7 per cent

Ryanair workers call strikes at Spain's main airports until December

Strikes will affect many Spanish airports at key times of the day and could lead to delays and cancellations.

The General Union of Workers (UGT) has announced a state-wide strike at Azul Handling, part of the Ryanair group, in response to what they describe as "continuous precariousness" and "constant breaches" of labour rights.


Azul Handling provides ground handling services to

Amber wind warning in place as Storm Floris hits Scotland

Authorities in Scotland cancelled trains, closed parks and warned people to tie down backyard trampolines on Monday as a rare summer storm brought potentially destructive winds to northern Britain.


The UK's Meteorological Office issued an "amber" wind warning in Scotland for Storm Floris, meaning there is a potential risk to lives and property, especially from large waves in coastal areas.


The

Over 150 Flights Canceled After UK Air Traffic Control Glitch

Over 150 flights were canceled, along with many others delayed—affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers—due to a technical failure in the UK’s air traffic control system that caused a temporary halt in takeoffs and landings yesterday at all major airports in the United Kingdom, right in the middle of the summer holiday season, CE Report quotes ANSA.


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