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US travelers urged to avoid Ukraine, get out ‘immediately’ if they’re already there

The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is urging Americans not to travel there and to “depart immediately” if they’re already in the country, amid Russia’s military invasion.Americans are being encouraged to use commercial or private ground transportation to leave the country since Ukraine’s government has closed airspace to commercial flights.Neighboring Moldova has also closed its airspace to commercial flights until March 4,…

Travel to China is heavily restricted, but not impossible: How to get there during COVID

Michelle Liu | Special to USA TODAYThere are many steps if you want to travel to China, the first being that you need to obtain permission to enter.You’ll need to prepare your physical application to mail to the consulate.Research feasible flights to China, considering your timeline and budget.With the persistence of COVID-19, China has continued to…

Traveling again? Pack these awesome ‘travel hacks’ to make your trip go smoother

Marc Saltzman | Special to USA TODAYFollowing nearly two years of off-and-on again restrictions, lockdowns and fears of catching COVID-19, millions are back on the road again.Whether it’s jetting off on a business trip, flying with the fam for a beach getaway, or simply a road trip to visit family, the World Travel & Tourism…

ALL trains cancelled in Wales tomorrow as 100mph Storm Eunice to smash UK and Brits warned do NOT travel

ALL trains have been cancelled in Wales tomorrow as Brits brace Storm Eunice’s 100mph gale-force wrath and heavy snow blizzards. Brits have been told to NOT travel on Friday as forecasters predict this could be one of the worst storms in recent years. 7Overhead railway power line crushed by tree near Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, ScotlandCredit:…

Is your dog a certified good boy? You might need proof when traveling abroad with a service animal.

Carissa Rawson | Special to USA TODAYWhile most Americans with service dogs can find relatively easy accommodations when touring the country, it’s a very different experience abroad.You’ll need your animal’s paperwork for airlines, hotels, rental cars – anywhere you want to bring your service dog.Although most countries have specific and detailed protections regarding service animals, they’re…

CDC issues travel health warning for Mexico, 11 other countries due to ‘very high’ COVID risk

Federal health officials on Monday classified a dozen countries as having “very high” COVID-19 risk, warning U.S. travelers to avoid the destinations regardless of vaccination status. Mexico, Anguilla, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, French Guiana, Kosovo, Moldova, Paraguay, Philippines, Singapore and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines join 116 other destinations on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s level 4 COVID-19…

Police launch urgent search for Ebony Carpenter, 13, who vanished from home in Wakefield

FIND EBONY 8:34, 1 Feb 2022Updated: 8:54, 1 Feb 2022POLICE are urgently searching for a 13-year-old girl who vanished from her home. Ebony Carpenter was last seen in Wakefield and is believed to have travelled by bus to the Dalton area of Huddersfield. 2Ebony is believed to have travelled by bus to HuddersfieldCredit: West…

Biden’s travels, funeral for NYPD officer, Janet Jackson doc: 5 things to know Friday

Biden hits the road to tout his accomplishmentsPresident Joe Biden will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to discuss “strengthening the nation’s supply chains, revitalizing American manufacturing, creating good-paying, union jobs, and building a better America, including through the bipartisan infrastructure law,” according to the White House. But several outlets, including the Associated Press, note two of…

Winter storm Jasper 2022 – Weather warnings issued as hundreds of flights are cancelled and snowfall breaks record

SNOW JOKE 3:31, 24 Jan 2022Updated: 3:42, 24 Jan 2022SNOWFALL from Winter Storm Jasper is over for much of the country, but freezing temperatures nationwide will leave dangerous travel conditions, risky roads and cancelled flights. According to FlightAware, 213 flights in the US have already seen cancellations for Monday, with 535 more delayed. Chicago’s O’Hare…

Why your 5G phone concerns the airline industry: What we know about the impact on travel, flights and more

Telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon are ready to launch expand their 5G services, but airlines want to prevent their complete takeoff over safety concerns at some of the nation’s airports.The two telecom companies agreed Tuesday to delay the rollout of new wireless services within two miles of those airports.This came after the CEOs of the major…

500-case outbreak at federal prison; more countries added to CDC’s ‘avoid travel’ list: COVID-19 updates

Nearly 500 inmates at a federal prison in Mississippi have tested positive for COVID-19, currently the highest number of inmate cases among federal prisons nationwide, according to the Bureau of Prisons.Federal Correctional Institution Yazoo City’s medium-security prison has 472 inmates and six staff members with COVID-19, according to recent numbers from the Bureau of Prisons. The medium-security prison has a population of 1,425.The…

UK weather forecast today: Met Office warns fog to cause travel CHAOS after Brits FREEZE in bitter -3C overnight temps

FOGGY OUTLOOK – iPhone weather app has secret hidden function- Snow and floods to last throughout January- The weirdest things that fell from the sky last year 4:02, 14 Jan 2022Updated: 4:02, 14 Jan 2022THE Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for fog, this evening and they cover parts of central and southern England…

Djokovic could face JAIL for ‘lying on Australia travel form’ as shock pics ‘show he travelled before flight to Oz’

COURT OUT 7:19, 13 Jan 2022Updated: 7:19, 13 Jan 2022NOVAK Djokovic could face jail over claims he lied on his travel forms as bombshell pictures appear to show he travelled before jetting off to Australia. Aussie Border Force officials are investigating whether the tennis star falsely claimed he had not visited another country on his…

UK weather forecast – Met Office travel chaos warning as ‘dense’ freezing fog engulfs country & Brits urged to stay warm

BIG FREEZE – iPhone weather app has secret hidden function- Snow and floods to last throughout January- The weirdest things that fell from the sky last year 7:31, 13 Jan 2022Updated: 7:31, 13 Jan 2022THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ‘dense fog patches’, which are set to last until 11am today…

Too nervous to buy a plane ticket? Delta Air Lines just sweetened the pot amid COVID surge

Airlines thought they were largely done with broad pandemic travel waivers – and then along came the omicron variant and a spike in coronavirus cases.With travelers skittish about flying again and the trajectory of the virus still murky, Delta Air Lines on Wednesday became the first major airline to increase ticket and travel credit flexibility beyond…

AFCON 2022 fixtures and results: TV channel, live stream, UK kick-off times for Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon

FOOTBALL FEAST 21:22, 10 Jan 2022Updated: 21:22, 10 Jan 2022THE first international tournament of a packed 2022 is underway! Twice delayed, the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon began on January 9 with the hosts coming from behind to beat Burkina Faso. 2Algeria stunned hosts Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations three years…