Travel Advisories
FTLO Travel Alerts
At FTLO, our number one priority is the safety and well-being of our travelers, team, and the local communities we visit. For the countries we travel to, we monitor reliable sources of information like the U.S. State Department’s travel alerts to stay up to date on anything that might impact our ability to run trips in a safe way.
For certain serious events, we will include information below about the situation and how it may affect travelers. We also encourage all travelers to sign up for the U.S State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to receive updates that allow them to make the most informed decisions about their travel plans.
current Travel Alerts
Large Scale European Transportation Strikes
Updated August 30, 2024​
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If you're traveling to Europe this summer, please be aware of several scheduled strikes that may disrupt your travel plans. Portugal will see airport ground workers striking from August 31st to September 1st, affecting major airports such as Lisbon and Porto. In Germany, pilots and cabin crew of Lufthansa-owned airline Discover have extended their strike dates through September 1st. Additionally, Italy plans multiple transport strikes starting on September 7th, including airport and rail disruptions.
For more detailed information and the latest updates, please refer to this Euronews article.
We recommend checking your flight and train statuses regularly and making alternative arrangements if necessary.
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World Health Organization | Mpox Declaration
Updated August 21, 2024
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On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared the mpox virus a public health emergency of international concern. We are closely following travel advisories from the WHO, the United States Centers for Disease Control, and the US State Department, among other authorities, for all of our destinations. For information about Mpox prevention, see the CDC website or consult your primary care physician.
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​United Kingdom Travel Advisory
Updated August 8, 2024
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The US Embassy released a Security Alert on August 7 warning of ongoing protest activity in the United Kingdom, in response to a stabbing in Southport on July 29 which sparked several anti-immigration demonstrations from far-right groups. To date, no demonstrations have occurred in areas visited by our travelers. We are monitoring the situation closely and will update travelers by email should our London itinerary be affected.
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​Kenya Travel Advisory
Updated July 13, 2024
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Since June 18, protests have broken out in the capital and around the country, in response to proposed tax hikes. We are closely monitoring the situation and are in continuous contact with our partners on the ground to ensure up-to-date information.
US STATE DEPARTMENT | WORLD WIDE TRAVEL CAUTION
Updated January 12th, 2024
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On October 19th, the US State Department issued a worldwide travel caution in response to increased tensions in various regions of the world.
At this time, all FTLO trips are operating as normal. We remain in constant contact with our in-country teams around the world, and if there are any changes, we will update any travelers via email.