War in the Middle East ensnares many Muslim pilgrims in travel chaos

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The travel chaos from the war in the Middle East has ensnared many of the Muslims who have converged on Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage, leaving them stranded and scrambling to find other ways home. Others had to scrap their planned visits altogether. For some who performed the religious rituals, the … Read more

Travel blogger stuck at Kuwait airport says the U.S. government is not helping

Travel blogger and influencer Alyssa Ramos spoke with CBS News 24/7 about her experience being stranded at the Kuwait airport after airspace closures during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Ramos said she is taking matters into her own hands because the “government simply is not helping us.” Source link

Air travel chaos intensifies as airports remain closed, flights canceled amid Iran war

Air travel chaos intensified Monday as the war with Iran stretched into a third day — keeping airspace and airports in the Middle East closed and leaving travelers stranded. Tourists, business travelers and religious pilgrims found themselves stuck unexpectedly in hotels, airports and on cruise ships, with no word on when many airports would reopen or … Read more

Travel chaos spreads across the globe following military operation against Iran

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 3 U.S. service members killed in Iran military operation 01:31 Oil and gas prices expected to surge after U.S. attack on Iran 01:32 2 people killed and 14 injured in mass shooting in Austin 01:58 Trump warns Iran ‘better not’ … Read more

Spring break travel concerns fueled by recent violence in Mexico, rising measles cases in U.S.

There’s safety concerns for popular spring break destinations – both international and domestic. Earlier this week a wave of violence on Mexico’s west coast erupted after the cartel leader “El Mencho” was killed in Jalisco during a military operation. It forced hotels to lock down and flight cancellations in and out of the region. As … Read more

Massive snowstorm slams Northeast, triggering travel bans and forcing thousands of flight cancellations

A massive winter storm slamming the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with blizzard conditions on Monday has prompted travel bans in some cities and states and forced thousands of flights to be canceled.  More than 40 million people are under blizzard warnings along 700 miles of the East Coast from Maryland to Maine. The region is grappling … Read more