Security Challenges

Starting later this year, visitors to Cologne Cathedral will pay an entrance fee to help cover rising maintenance and security costs, while worshippers remain free

Huge lines are stretching out the doors at US airports due to staffing cuts resulting from unpaid salaries for TSA officers. Airlines for America: "We must reach an agreement, this is unacceptable and un-American"

As TSA officers continue to work without pay, absenteeism is increasing, staffing shortages are worsening, and lines at airports are getting longer

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad, has announced the resumption of its operations on a limited basis, due to the escalating security situation in the region. These are the destinations that are returning to operation

FCDO warns against travel to Cuba, Egypt, and parts of Lebanon, confirms Bahrain staff withdrawal, and alerts Brits to Maldives flight disruption linked to Middle East airspace closures. Cuban airports are out of fuel; Canadian carriers and LATAM have suspended services to Cuba; Air France will suspend flights between Paris and Havana from March 29 to June 14; Beirut airport remains open

Major global carriers continue to suspend flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East as airspace closures and security risks disrupt travel across the region. Which airlines will start flying first, and what are the main refund or re-routing options?

MSC, TUI, Celestyal, and Aroya Cruises continue to face disruption as regional airspace closures and security concerns keep ships and passengers stranded in Gulf ports

Following an explicit Iranian threat and drone strikes on its territory, Nicosia is trying to calm down the public and emphasize that it is not a target in the conflict. In parallel, the US has raised the travel warning to level 3, and the island has gone on a broad security alert. The police and the National Guard are on heightened alert, and security has been increased at about 180 locations across the country

Air Canada suspends service to Dubai and Tel Aviv until March 23, 2026, citing regional security concerns. Passengers can rebook for free or request refunds

Dubai and Zayed airports have partially reopened on Monday amid the air travel chaos in the Middle East, following airspace closures, flight cancellations, and route diversions. Which airports are still closed?