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Gulf hubs Dubai, Jeddah, Bahrain, and Dammam logged 221 delays and 12 cancellations in a day, so avoid tight connections and leave 3 hour buffers. #TravelAlert
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Gulf Airport Delays Hit Dubai, Jeddah, Bahrain Flights - The Adept Traveler
Gulf airport delays Dubai Jeddah on November 23 bring 221 delays and 12 cancellations across key hubs, with guidance on safer connections and road transfers.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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An $18 biometric backup ID fee and a $1 billion checkpoint upgrade plan mean stricter rules and more biometrics at U.S. airport security. #TSA #AirportSecurity
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TSA Biometric Fee And Upgrades At U.S. Airport Security - The Adept Traveler
TSA biometric fee U.S. airport security changes are emerging after Noem's November 23, 2025 speech, with a $1 billion upgrade plan and new $18 ID charge.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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China Japan flight cancellations may reach about 21.6 percent on November 27, so avoid tight Chinese hub connections and allow extra time to reach Japan.
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China Japan Flight Cancellations Spike November 27 - The Adept Traveler
China Japan flight cancellations are surging through November 27, 2025, with key routes to Kansai and major Chinese hubs scrubbing departures, so travelers should reroute or build in extra buffer.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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FAA's Venezuela airspace warning and airline suspensions have left a fragile skeleton of routes via hubs like Panama City and Madrid. #Venezuela #TravelWarning
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Venezuela Flight Suspensions After FAA Airspace Warning - The Adept Traveler
Venezuela flight suspensions FAA warning now extend to more airlines through at least February 19, 2026, with guidance on remaining routes, rerouting, and when to postpone.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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TSA has proposed an $18 biometric fee for those who reach security without a REAL ID or passport, with a 10 day check window but no guarantee of boarding. #TSA
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TSA Biometric Fee And Upgrades At U.S. Airport Security - The Adept Traveler
TSA biometric fee U.S. airport security changes are emerging after Noem's November 23, 2025 speech, with a $1 billion upgrade plan and new $18 ID charge.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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All seven RIU resorts in Jamaica are set to reopen after Hurricane Melissa, with a 1,000,000 dollar fund and support from World Central Kitchen @wck.org.
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Jamaica Resort Reopenings After Hurricane Melissa - The Adept Traveler
Jamaica resort reopenings after Hurricane Melissa detail when each RIU hotel returns by December 15, 2025, plus how a $1,000,000 fund is supporting staff and communities.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Jamaica's airports and resorts are open again after Hurricane Melissa, but Montego Bay still has reduced gates, so keep winter plans flexible. #Jamaica
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Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Flights And Resorts Recovery - The Adept Traveler
Jamaica Hurricane Melissa travel recovery sees airports, flights, and resorts reopening from November 20, but repairs and a U.S. advisory shape trips.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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DOT has banned all US flights from Mexico City's Felipe Angeles airport and canceled 13 routes, so avoid NLU for US trips and expect rerouting. #MexicoTravel
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US Crackdown Cuts Mexico City Felipe Angeles Flights - The Adept Traveler
Mexico City Felipe Angeles flights are banned to the US after an October 28 DOT order that cancels 13 Mexican routes and freezes new Benito Juarez growth.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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BP's Olympic Pipeline leak has cut jet fuel to Seattle, so SEA is relying on trucked fuel and working with a tighter margin. #Seattle #SEA #FlightDelays
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Seattle Pipeline Shutdown Puts SEA Jet Fuel At Risk - The Adept Traveler
Seattle pipeline SEA jet fuel risk after November 11, 2025 leak, with emergency rules shaping fuel deliveries and options for Seattle flyers.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Heavy snow and strong winds will hit Northern Ontario highways 11 and 17, so expect closures and slow travel between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay. #Ontario
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Northern Ontario Winter Storm To Hit Highway 11/17 - The Adept Traveler
Northern Ontario winter storm Highway 11 will bring 20 to 30 cm of snow between Fort Frances, Thunder Bay, and Marathon from November 25 to 27 for drivers.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Drone sightings on November 22 shut Eindhoven Airport, with flights diverting to nearby hubs and evening connections now clearly high risk. #TravelAlert
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Drone Sightings Shut Eindhoven Airport Flights November 22 - The Adept Traveler
The Eindhoven airport drone shutdown on November 22 halted flights for hours, diverted nine arrivals, and highlights how travelers should plan buffers and backups.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Major European hubs saw heavy delays and hundreds of cancellations on November 23 and 24. Build 3 to 4 hour buffers for connections. #EuropeTravel
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European Airport Delays At Major Hubs November 23-24 - The Adept Traveler
European airport delays November 24 at hubs like Heathrow, Schiphol, Rome, and Munich mean higher misconnect risk on November 23 and 24.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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On November 28 Italy's general strike will thin out trains, flights, and city transit, so skip tight midday trips and use morning or evening departures instead.
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Italy November 28 Strike To Hit Flights And Trains - The Adept Traveler
Italy general strike flights November 28 disrupts trains, flights, and local transport, with advice on safe windows, who is hit, and when to rebook.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Belgium's November 24 to 26 strikes are disrupting flights, trains, and transit. Expect shutdowns at Brussels and Charleroi on November 26, so allow time.
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Belgium Strikes Disrupt Flights, Trains, And Airports - The Adept Traveler
Belgium November 24 26 strikes flights and trains are now disrupting airports and rail, with guidance for travelers using Brussels and Charleroi and key hubs.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Italy faces a 48 hour Moby and Tirrenia ferry strike December 9 to 11 plus a 24 hour national rail strike overnight November 27 to 28. #ItalyTravel
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Italy Ferry Strike And Rail Walkout Hit Winter Trips - The Adept Traveler
Italy ferry strike December and a November 27 to 28 Italo rail walkout will disrupt island and high speed trips, so winter travelers should adjust.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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TD Verbena is disrupting sea travel in central PH, with suspended trips and stranded passengers at Cebu ports, so check ferry status today. #PhilippinesTravel
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Verbena Cuts Sea Travel In Central Philippines November 24 - The Adept Traveler
Verbena sea travel Philippines disruption halts ferries and some flights across Visayas and Mindanao on November 24, 2025, stranding travelers and complicating island hops.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Belgium strikes November 24 to 26 will cancel all Brussels Airport departures on the 26th and disrupt Eurostar. If you can, move trips or reroute.
Belgium Strikes Disrupt Flights, Eurostar November 24 To 26 - The Adept Traveler
Belgium strikes November 24 26 will halt Brussels and Charleroi flights, thin SNCB trains, and add airline waivers and Eurostar risks for trips.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Mexico's November 24 highway megablockade is clogging key routes into Mexico City and other hubs, so airport transfers today are at serious risk of failing.
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Mexico Highway Megablockade November 24 Hits Airports - The Adept Traveler
Mexico highway blockade November 24 is closing routes into Mexico City and resort hubs; this update maps blockades, airport transfer risk, and options.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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A 90 minute outage at JFK Terminal 4 on November 23 slowed check in and boarding. Some flights and connections today may still run late. #JFK #FlightDelays
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JFK System Outage Hits Terminal 4 Flights November 23, 2025 - The Adept Traveler
JFK Terminal 4 system outage on November 23, 2025 caused long lines, delays, and manual check in at John F. Kennedy International Airport for travelers.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Peru has extended the Lima and Callao state of emergency through December 21, so expect more checks on routes to Jorge Chávez Airport. #Lima #Peru #TravelAlert
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Lima And Callao State Of Emergency Extends Into December - The Adept Traveler
Peru has extended the Lima Callao state of emergency to December 21, 2025, so travelers should plan for tighter security and time for airport transfers.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Storms near Dallas, low clouds at Atlanta and San Francisco, and wind in the Northeast are raising US delay risk today. #FlightDelays #ThanksgivingTravel
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Flight Delays And Airport Impacts: November 24, 2025 - The Adept Traveler
US airport delays November 24 2025 focus on Dallas, San Francisco, and Newark as storms, low clouds, and construction squeeze capacity during the Thanksgiving rush.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises paused Labadee calls into 2026; assume Labadee stops are canceled and check your ports. #Labadee #RoyalCaribbean
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Haiti Unrest Halts Labadee Cruise Calls Into 2026 - The Adept Traveler
Labadee Haiti cruise suspension runs through at least April 2026 as the July 15 2025 Level 4 advisory and gang violence keep major Caribbean ships away.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Snowfall warnings are making Yukon border drives tricky, so add buffer days and check 511 Yukon before you go. #Yukon #WinterTravel
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Yukon Snowfall Warning Hits Klondike And Haines Roads - The Adept Traveler
Environment Canada snowfall warnings for South Klondike Highway and Haines Road bring 20 to 30 cm of snow and tricky Yukon Alaska border drives November 21 to 23, 2025.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Two Thanksgiving storms could snarl U.S. flights November 25 and 26, so pick early morning departures, longer layovers, and less exposed hubs.
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Thanksgiving Storms Threaten U.S. Flights Nov 25-26 - The Adept Traveler
Thanksgiving storms U.S. flights Nov 25-26 as record air and road travel collide with heavy rain and snow, raising delay risks and making timing choices critical.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Belgium strikes November 24 to 26 will cancel all Brussels Airport departures on the 26th and disrupt Eurostar. If you can, move trips or reroute.
Belgium Strikes Disrupt Flights, Eurostar November 24 To 26 - The Adept Traveler
Belgium strikes November 24 26 will halt Brussels and Charleroi flights, thin SNCB trains, and add airline waivers and Eurostar risks for trips.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM