Europe
- 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.
- Rome, Italy: Protest Advisory | On March 25, SafeAbroad travelers should expect significant travel disruptions following a unionized taxi strike condemning a government taxi policy. Additionally, a protest caravan, including over a thousand participants, will take place at Viale dell’Umanesimo to Repubblica Square. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan routes that bypass affected areas.
- Scotland, United Kingdom: Protest Advisory | From March 30 to 31, ScotRail workers are expected to strike nationwide in response to management disputes. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan alternative means of transportation and anticipate travel disruptions.
- Athens, Greece: Protest Advisory | On March 27, healthcare workers are expected to protest at the Ministry of Health regarding the healthcare system. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations and plan routes that bypass affected areas.
- Lanzarote, Spain: Protest Advisory | From March 25 to March 31, taxi drivers belonging to the Norte y Sur group in Lanzarote are threatening to protest against a proposed change to taxi regulations. This group includes taxis from Yaiza, Teguise, Tinajo, and Tias. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan for traffic disruptions and allow for additional travel time.
Americas
- 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.
- Quebec, Ontario, Canada: Weather Advisory | Until at least March 25, severe winter weather will create hazardous conditions in southern Quebec and Ontario. Strong winds and heavy snowfall may create blizzard conditions. Driving conditions are expected to be hazardous. Travelers should prepare for disruptions and extreme weather. SafeAbraod Travelers should also confirm travel arrangements and monitor local media for updates.
- Argentina: Protest Advisory | Over the coming weeks, anti-government protests over economic reform are likely to continue. These protests will cause disruptions in major cities, including increased traffic and heightened security. Travelers should remain vigilant in urban areas and avoid all protests.
- Nationwide, Canada: Protest Advisory | Through the end of March, pro-Palestinian protests are planned in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Demonstrations are planned in Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec. Major cities are expected to see up to 1,000 demonstrators, while smaller cities expect hundreds. Travelers are advised to exercise caution and plan for travel disruptions.
Asia & Pacific
- 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.
- Melbourne, Australia: Protest Advisory | From March 25-28, education unions will protest across Melbourne. Demonstrators will demand increased pay, improved workloads, and job security. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and monitor the local media for updates.
- Philippines: Security Advisory | From March 24-31, authorities will enhance security measures planning for the Christian Holy Week at key locations, including places of worship and public transportation hubs. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan alternative routes in advance to circumvent travel delays and follow the guidance of local authorities.
- Victoria, Australia: Protest Advisory | On March 28, unionized railway controllers and conductors will be striking from 3:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Demonstrators are disputing pay, tenure, and work-life balance. Travelers should monitor local media for information about travel disruptions and avoid strike-related protests.
Africa & Middle East
- 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.
- Africa: Security Advisory | Throughout at least late March, internet service disruptions will continue across the continent of Africa as underwater cable lines are damaged. Travelers should prepare for disrupted services and monitor the news for updates on the situation.
- Senegal: Security Advisory | From March 24, expect increased security presence throughout Senegal due to the presidential election. It is possible for violent protests or other events to occur around this time. Travelers should avoid disruptive crowds and polling stations, as unrest may occur. Make sure to carry identification and monitor the news for updates.
- Jordan: Weather Advisory | From March 22-25, the Jordan Meteorological Department has warned that severe rainfall may cause hazardous travel conditions across the country. Travelers should plan for possible travel disruptions and monitor the local news for updates.
