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Forbes
9 hours ago
- Forbes
These Airlines Have Issued Tsunami Travel Waivers Today
Following tsunami advisories triggered by one of the most powerful earthquakes recorded, major U.S. airlines are allowing passengers flying in or out of Hawaii to change their travel plans without extra cost. Major U.S. carriers, including Hawaiian Airlines, have issued travel waivers for passengers due to ... More the tsunami alerts. getty On Tuesday night, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines temporarily held or redirected flights bound for Hawaii in response to a tsunami warning issued for the Hawaiian Islands and parts of Alaska—but both airlines resumed service by Wednesday morning. Alaska Airlines issued a travel advisory covering four Hawaiian airports (Oahu, Kona, Kauai, Maui), allowing passengers ticketed to fly Wednesday to rebook at no charge for travel through Sunday, Aug. 3. Hawaiian Airlines issued a nearly identical travel waiver, covering the same four airports with the same rebooking conditions. United Airlines also issued a travel alert for four Hawaiian airports, allowing passengers scheduled to fly on Wednesday to rebook another flight at no charge through Aug. 3. American Airlines has a travel alert covering four airports in Hawaii and two in Japan, allowing passengers ticketed to fly Wednesday or Thursday to reschedule at no charge. Southwest Airlines has a travel advisory covering five Hawaiian airports, allowing passengers scheduled to fly Wednesday to rebook without a change fee. Following a 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of eastern Russia on Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service has issued tsunami warnings and advisories for Hawaii, portions of Alaska, Guam, American Samoa, and the West Coast of the U.S. Hawaii was braced for severe impact, but the NWS downgraded the alert level to a tsunami advisory just before 5 a.m. EDT. Waves also hit Japan, where nearly 2 million people were asked to evacuate, and Russia's Kuril Islands in the Pacific. As of 10:15 a.m. EDT Wednesday morning, large portions of the U.S. west coast remained under a tsunami travel watch. Although the threat has been lowered for Hawaii, Oahu Emergency Management warned tourists Wednesday to 'Stay away from beaches, shorelines, and out of the ocean.' How Can Air Travelers Stay Updated On Potential Flight Disruptions? Travelers should check their flight status before heading to the airport to make sure it is operating on time. Passengers with flights covered by an airline travel waiver may consider rebooking to a later date without having to pay a change fee or fare difference. Airlines advise downloading the carrier's app to monitor for updates. In addition, passengers can plug their flight information into FlightAware and click the 'Where is my plane now?' link just under the flight number. The tool lets travelers see if the plane is ahead of schedule, on time or behind schedule—often before the airline announces a delay or cancellation. Crucial Quote 'We cannot predict where, when or how destructive the next tsunami will be,' notes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on its tsunami safety page. Further Reading Tsunami Waves Reach West Coast, Hawaii Warning Downgraded (Live Updates) (Forbes)
Times of Oman
4 days ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
"Closely monitoring situation": India urges Cambodia, Thailand to prevent further escalation of hostilities
New Delhi: India on Saturday said that it was closely monitoring the situation following border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia urging both nations to cease hostilities. It has advised its nationals to avoid border areas and stay in touch for assistance. Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal in a statement today said that India hopes both sides- Thailand and Cambodia- will take measures for cessation of hostilities. Jaiswal also shared helpline numbers for Indians in both countries. "We are closely monitoring the situation along the border between Cambodia and Thailand. India has close and friendly relations with both countries and hopes that both sides will take measures for a cessation of hostilities and prevention of further escalation. Indian travellers in the region may contact our respective Embassies in the two countries for any assistance. Embassy of India in Bangkok, Thailand. Helpline : + 66 61 881 9218 (WhatsApp calls also). Embassy of India in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Helpline: +855 92 881 676 (for WhatsApp calls also)." Earlier in the day, the Embassy of India in Cambodia issued a travel advisory for Indian nationals, advising them to avoid travelling to border areas due to the ongoing clashes on the Thailand-Cambodia border. In an official advisory message, it said, "In view of the ongoing clashes at the Cambodia-Thailand border, Indian nationals are advised to avoid travelling to the border areas." The Embassy also said that in case of any emergency, Indian nationals may approach the Embassy of India, Phnom Penh at +855 92881676 or email [email protected]. Earlier, the Indian Embassy in Thailand issued an advisory on Friday, following clashes near the Thailand-Cambodia border, urging Indian nationals to avoid travel to seven provinces in Thailand. The Mission advised travellers to check for updates from Thai official sources such as TAT Newsroom, the official online newsroom of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The deadly conflict on the Thai-Cambodian border pits a longtime United States ally with decades of experience against a relatively young armed force with close ties to China. The two countries are fighting over territory disputed since colonial power France drew the border between them more than a century ago, CNN reported.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Khaleej Times
India issues travel advisory for Thailand amid rising tensions with Cambodia
India has issued a travel advisory amid rising tensions near the Thailand-Cambodia border. Both nations clashed for a third day on Saturday, as the death toll from their bloodiest fighting in years rose to 33 and Phnom Penh called for an "immediate ceasefire". A long-running border dispute erupted into intense conflict involving jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday, prompting the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting on the crisis Friday. Cambodia's defence ministry said 13 people were now confirmed killed in the fighting, including eight civilians and five soldiers, with 71 people wounded. The Indian embassy in a statement on X urged travellers to check "updates from Thai official sources". The authority even listed some sources including TAT Newsroom, the local news agency. Informing Indian citizens, the authority elaborated, "As per Tourism Authority of Thailand places mentioned in the following link are not recommended for travelling". The locations listed in the link are: Ubon Ratchathani • Phu Chong‑Na Yoi National Park (Na Chaluai) • Kaeng Lamduan (Nam Yuen) • Chong An Ma Checkpoint (Nam Yuen) Surin • Prasat Ta Muen Thom/Tod • Prasat Ta Kwai • Prasat Ban Pluang • Prasat Phum Pon • Chong Chom • Phanom Swai Forest Park • Phanom Dong Rak border zones Sisaket • Khao Phra Wihan NP (Pha Mo I Daeng) • Chong Sa‑ngam • Border areas near Kantharalak & Phu Sing Buriram • Chong Sai Taku • Ta Phraya NP • Border zones near Ban Kruat & Lahan Sai Sa Kaeo • Ban Khlong Luek Checkpoint & Rong Kluea Market • Prasat Sdok Kok Thom • Border zones near Aranyaprathet & Khlong Hat Chanthaburi • Ban Laem & Ban Phat Kad checkpoints • Border zones near Pong Nam Ron & Soi Dao Trat
Al Arabiya
22-07-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
US government employee banned from leaving China
WASHINGTON (AP) – A US government employee has been banned from leaving China after traveling there in a personal capacity, the State Department said Tuesday, marking the latest case where Beijing has stopped US nationals from departing the country. The State Department did not reveal the identity of the employee at the US Patent and Trademark Office, which is part of the Commerce Department, but said it is tracking this case very closely and that it is engaged with Chinese officials to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. The Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens, it said. The Chinese government restricts people from leaving the country if they are involved in investigations, including business disputes, but it has been accused of using the tool to arbitrarily keep both Chinese and foreign nationals in the country. China's use of the exit ban and other concerns previously prompted the State Department to tell Americans to reconsider travel to China. The travel advisory was only eased in November after China released three US citizens who were detained for years. It's one of the latest instances of such travel restrictions. The Wall Street Journal reported last week that Chenyue Mao, a US-based Wells Fargo banker, was blocked from leaving China, prompting the bank to suspend all travel to the country. Citing privacy and other considerations, the State Department did not comment on Mao's case. Wells Fargo said Tuesday that it is closely tracking this situation and working through the appropriate channels so our employee can return to the United States as soon as possible. Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for the Chinese foreign ministry, said Mao is involved in a criminal case currently being handled by Chinese law-enforcement authorities and that she is subject to exit restrictions in accordance with the law. 'Let me stress that it is an individual judicial case,' Guo said. 'China will as always welcome people from all countries to travel and do business in China and ensure their rights and interests in accordance with the law.' Asked about the case involving the US government employee, Guo said: 'I have no details to share. China upholds the rule of law and handles entry and exit affairs in accordance with the law.' Other Americans have faced China's exit ban. Two American siblings were only allowed to leave China in 2021 after they were stranded there for three years after visiting their relatives.
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Travel + Leisure
21-07-2025
- Travel + Leisure
U.S. Reissues Travel Advisory for This Caribbean Island—Adding Terrorism Warnings
The United States just reissued a travel advisory continuing to warn Americans against heading to Haiti. The U.S. Department of State renewed its Level 4 warning against the Caribbean country last week due to "kidnapping, crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest, and limited health care." The warning was reissued to add terrorism to it. 'Violent crime is rampant in Haiti, especially in Port-au-Prince, where the expansion of gang, organized crime, and terrorist activity has led to widespread violence, kidnappings, and sexual assault. The escalation of clashes between armed groups has led to a rise in sporadic gunfire incidents. There is a substantial risk of being struck by stray bullets, even for individuals not directly involved in the violence," the State Department warning reads. "There is risk of terrorist violence, including attacks and other violent gang activity in Haiti. There are gangs that are designated as terrorist organizations present in Haiti.' Currently, Haiti is the only country in the Caribbean with a Level 4 travel advisory, which means the U.S. recommends Americans "do not travel" there. The State Department issues travel advisories to give American travelers a sense of what they should be aware of when planning a trip. There are four warning levels: Level 1 (exercise normal precautions), Level 2 (exercise increased caution), Level 3 (reconsider travel), and Level 4 (do not travel). When it comes to Haiti, even travelers who plan to ignore the travel advisory and visit may find it difficult. Though Reuters reported in December the country reopened the Port-au-Prince airport, Aeroport International Toussaint Louverture (PAP), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continues to ban flights there from the U.S. "The FAA assesses there are continuing small arms fire risks to U.S. civil aviation flying into, out of, within, or over certain portions of Haiti's territory and airspace. Armed gangs continue to control large portions of the capital, Port-au Prince, and have used small arms to fire on civilian aircraft, helicopters, airports, and related infrastructure on several occasions damaging multiple aircraft and injuring an air crew member," according to the FAA. "As a result, the FAA continues its prohibition of U.S. civil aviation operations... in specified portions of Haiti's airspace where armed gangs control territory and their activity remains prevalent." Cruise ship travel to the island has also been impacted by the ongoing instability. Royal Caribbean, for example, canceled stops earlier this year to its private beach resort in Labadee on the northern coast of Haiti.
