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Meetings and Events by contacting one of our CTP EVENT PLANNERS! Register wi=
th the
Embassy or Consulates Registration with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate=
(in
the country you are visiting) makes your presence and whereabouts known, =
in
case it is necessary for a consular officer to contact you in an emergenc=
y.
During a disaster overseas, American consular officers can assist in
evacuation were that to become necessary, but they cannot assist you if t=
hey
do not know where you are. You can register with the nearest U.S.
Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s TRAVEL
QUICK LINKS Bureau Consular Affairs –=
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Health Information – FAA –
www.faa.gov Traffic Conditions – Weather –
www.weather.com Currency Conversion – Time Conversion – www.world=
timeserve.com
TRAVEL WARNINGS Travel Warnings
are issued to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a count=
ry
dangerous or unstable. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S.
Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the
closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff.=
For list of
countries please visit: www.=
travel.state.gov/index.html Curre=
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Travel Warnings
Yemen
03/26/2009 TRAVEL ALERTS Tr=
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Alerts are issued to disseminate information about short-te=
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conditions, generally within a particular country, that pose imminent ris=
ks
to the security of Current Travel Alerts: Comoros
03/16/2009 CONT=
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AAL UNVEILS NEW 737-800 WITH EXPANDED SEATING, OVERHEAD
STORAGE
The Boeing 737-800s will have 160 seats, includ=
ing
144 in coach, compared to 148 total and 132 in coach (on the existing
148-seat 737-800s). But through shrinking the galley area at the rear of =
the
airplane, thinner separations between first class and coach and thinner
seatbacks, people may actually get a little more legroom.” The new planes are full of enhancements, includ=
ing
20 overhead flat screen in-flight entertainment monitors in coach and more
overhead bin space (American claims it doubles the number of roller bags =
that
can be stowed). … If you typically fly from DFW, however, you won&#=
8217;t
be on one of the new beauties any time soon. The new 737-800s are primari=
ly
going to be flown from American’s hub in BASIC
INSURANCE NOT ENOUGH FOR TRAVELER’S CONCERNED ABOUT SWINE FLU Travel insurance general= ly does not cover passengers who cancel or delay a trip merely because the travel= ers are concerned they might contract a disease, such as swine flu. Passengers do have some protection in such circumstances if they purchased an add-on allowing the= m to cancel a trip for any reason, an option offered by some but not all insur= ers. Similarly, some suppliers have optional programs that travelers may buy to allow them to cancel for any reason. Cancel-for-any-reason te= rms could provide a cash payout of a portion of a canceled trip’s cost.= A supplier plan could provide a voucher for use on a future trip. In the case of Travel In= sured, its cancel-for-any-reason option provides for a 75% reimbursement of the total trip cost if the customer cancels more than two days before departu= re. However, if a traveler a= ctually contracted swine flu before or during a trip, each insurer’s terms = for medical care would kick in, providing for reimbursement for the canceled = trip or the ongoing portions of a trip that are delayed and for medical care a= way from home. Quarantine is another wr= inkle. For example, some of Travel Guard’s policies cover travelers if the= ir trip is interrupted or delayed because they are quarantined to an area du= e to possible contact with the disease. DELTA TO=
BEGIN
SERVICE AT DALLAS LOVE FIELD
It seems to be a bid to win some bus=
iness
travelers who prefer Love’s proximity to downtown Delta last had Love service from 200=
0 to
2003, when Atlantic Southeast Airlines operated a Delta Connection flight=
to Yes, we know the terms of the Wright Amendment
prohibit nonstop service to TRAVEL NEWS BRIEFS Congress fights to pre=
serve
air subsidies for smaller cities=
Delta ends use of Indi=
an call
centers, others cutting back Southwest announces da=
te,
routes for Boston service Airlines await aviation
treaties with Cuba For frequent fliers, d=
ownturn
brings opportunity Airlines reduce servic=
e to
second-tier business airports TRAVELER’S
HEALTH ALERT NOTICE
Risk of Swine Flu Associated with Tr=
avel
to Affected Areas
Public health of=
ficials
within the The outbreak is =
ongoing
and additional cases are expected. For more information concerning swine =
flu infection,
please see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: =
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ The symptoms of =
swine
flu in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu in humans and m=
ay include: · Fever (greater than 100°F or 37.8°= C) · Sore throat · Cough · Stuffy nose · Chills · Headache and body aches · Fatigue Some people have
reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. Severe illness
(pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with sw=
ine
flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worseni=
ng
of underlying chronic medical conditions. People entering =
the
United States who are experiencing symptoms consistent with swine flu and
have traveled to an affected area (see http://www.cdc.gov=
/swineflu/investigation.htm
for affected areas), or have been expo=
sed to
someone possibly infected with swine flu, during the last 7 days should
report their illnesses to their health care provider immediately and info=
rm
them of their recent travel. People traveling=
from
the To prevent the spread of swine flu:<= o:p>· Avoid contact with ill persons. · When you cough or sneeze, cover your no= se and mouth with a tissue or your sleeve (if you do not have a tissue). Throw used tissues in a trash can. · After you cough or sneeze, wash your hands= with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand gel. · If you think you are ill with flu, avoid c= lose contact with others as much as possible. Stay at home or in your hotel ro= om. Seek medical care if you are severely ill (such as having trouble breathi= ng). There are antiviral medications for prevention and treatment of swine flu that a doctor can prescribe. Do not go to work, school, or travel while i= ll. For more information:
· Contact your local or state health departm= ent · Visit http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ · Contact CDC 24 Hours/Every Day o 1-800-CDC-INFO (2=
32-4636) o TTY: (888) 232-63=
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