“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.
For the remainder of May, flooding will likely continue to cause disruptions across Rio Grande do Sul. Heavy rainfall from April 29-May 8 accumulated over 31 inches, causing floods that have killed 143 people and injured 806. More than 538,000 people have been displaced. Salgado Filho International Airport services remain suspended, and transport across the region has been severely disrupted.
“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.
“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.
The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.
“The Week Ahead” provides a succinct global intelligence briefing, offering foresight into upcoming geopolitical, economic, and significant events. Our curated forecast equips you with analytical insights, helping you navigate the week’s developments and clearly understand potential impacts and implications for travelers. Stay informed, stay ahead, Travel Confidently.
•) London, UK: Protest Advisory | From April 11 to 14, over 600 UK Border Force officers will strike due to working conditions at Heathrow Airport in London, causing delays in immigration control and passport checks. The PCS union stated that the strike has been prompted by many officials’ belief that the border patrol is unprofessional and inhumane. Travelers flying into Heathrow from international destinations should plan their travel accordingly and anticipate delays. Ensure all necessary documentation is prepared for border checks before arrival.
•) Rio Negro, Argentina: Travel Advisory | From April 9-13, San Carlos de Bariloche Airport in Argentina will close for repairs, causing flight cancellations. Around 160 flights are expected to be impacted during this closure. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to reconfirm flights before traveling to the airport.
•) China: Weather Advisory | Through April 12, severe weather is expected throughout China’s southern and central regions. This includes severe thunderstorms and strong winds in addition to heavy rainfall of 1-7 inches. This will likely cause floods and landslides, disrupting transportation and businesses. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to monitor local media for updates, plan travel in advance to avoid travel delays, and plan for electricity outages.
•) Nationwide, Kenya: Weather Advisory | Through April 8, multiple regions in Kenya will experience heavy rainfall, potentially resulting in flooding and travel disruptions. Travelers should prepare for severe weather and monitor local news for weather updates. Disruptions in travel, communications, and access to food and water may occur.
SafeAbroad analysts have assessed the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics to be a moderate risk at this time. With 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees competing across 41 venues, the Games promise to attract a massive audience, with an estimated 15 million visitors expected in Paris alone. Security concerns for travelers encompass a heightened risk of terrorism, geopolitical conflicts, and local tensions.
• Nationwide, Spain: Protest Advisory | Leading up to April 1, at least two Spanish airports will have staff strikes. The strikes will call for better working conditions. The exact times of walkouts are unconfirmed but will take place at Valencia Airport and Madrid Barajas Airport. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to confirm their flights in and out of Spain. Travelers should anticipate travel delays and flight disruptions.
• Nationwide, Brazil: Protest Advisory | On April 3, unionized civil servants in Brazil will go on strike. The strike has been organized to demand better wages and improved access to public services. Travelers should avoid all protests associated with the strike and monitor local media for updates. Travelers should anticipate delays in government services throughout the period of the strike.
• Auckland New Zealand: Protest Advisory | On April 5 at 3:30 PM, protesters will march from Britomart Square to the Auckland Council Building in Auckland, New Zealand. The protesters are advocating for policies to address climate change. Travelers should expect delays surrounding the march and monitor local media for updates.
• Nationwide, Morocco: Protest Advisory | Through April 3 in Morocco, healthcare workers will strike, affecting health services in the country. The National Federation of Public Health has planned this strike to call for a salary increase. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid any potential protests. If travelers require medical attention, seek treatment at emergency rooms or plan for alternate care. Monitor the local media for updates.
• Brussels, Belgium: Travel Advisory | Brussels Airlines’ cabin crews will be on strike through March 27, calling for increased salaries and better working conditions. Expect significant flight disruptions, particularly at Brussels Airport. Workers may picket at airports or Brussels Airlines offices, causing heightened security and transport disruptions. SafeAbroad travelers who are flying with Brussels Airlines should reconfirm travel plans and delay checking out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. SafeAbroad travelers should also plan for extra time at airport check-in and security due to the strike.
• Nationwide, Argentina: Protest Advisory | On March 28, air travel workers in Argentina are set to kick off a 48-hour strike seeking higher salaries. Negotiations continue, and if they are successful, the strike could be avoided. Demonstrations are expected outside of affected airports. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations. Airports are not expected to be operating during this period. SafeAbroad travelers should reconfirm air travel accommodations prior to checking out of accommodations and monitor local media for updates.
• Newtown, Australia: Protest Advisory | On March 31, in Newtown, Australia, expect possible travel disruptions due to a protest by LGBTQ+ activists supporting the Equality Bill, which would allow individuals to change their gender on birth certificates. The protest will begin at 2:00 PM in Pride Square. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all protests and should find alternate routes in affected areas.
• Nationwide, Morocco: Protest Advisory | From March 26-28, SafeAbroad travelers should expect healthcare disruptions in Morocco due to a strike by nurses demanding healthcare reforms. This strike will affect all health centers and hospitals. Emergency services will be one of the only services not affected by the strike.
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