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Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores, Indonesia, erupted on June 17th, launching an ash plume nearly 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) into the atmosphere.  Read More.

Tropical Storm Erick is expected to make landfall over western Oaxaca State, Mexico on June 19th.  Read More.

Tropical Storm Wutip is moving steadily through the South China Sea and is expected to make landfall over Hainan Island, China, early on June 13th.  Read More.

On May 29th, the town of Mokwa in Nigeria was devastated by torrential rains that resulted in a dam collapse, releasing floodwaters that swept through homes and vital infrastructure.   Read More.

As of May 2nd, wildfires sweeping across Canada have prompted the evacuation of over 25,000 residents in Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.   Read More.

Severe thunderstorms swept through Texas on the morning of May 28th, triggering significant travel disruptions and flash flood concerns across the region.   Read More.

A structure fire erupted in the Hourly Parking Garage at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in Florida early on May 16^th, prompting a full closure of the airport.  Read More.

New Jersey Transit train engineers may go on strike starting Friday, May 16th, potentially disrupting travel for many commuters.  Read More.

Volcanic activity intensified at Kanlaon Volcano on May 14^th, following a powerful five-minute eruption in the early hours of the previous morning.  Read More.

A major storm has brought heavy rain and triggered widespread flood warnings to parts of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States.  Read More.

Since April 28th, flights into and out of Newark Liberty International Airport continue to be heavily delayed or canceled due to ongoing construction and staffing shortages.  Read More.

A widespread power outage is affecting parts of Spain, Portugal, southern France, and Andorra as of April 28th.  Read More.

A series of earthquakes occurred in the Sea of Marmara on April 23rd, including a magnitude-6.2 tremor that struck near Silivri, Istanbul Province.  Read More.

A major power outage impacted much of Puerto Rico on April 16th, leaving over 1 million homes and businesses without electricity.  Read More.

A powerful storm system is bringing severe weather to the central U.S. as of April 3rd, causing tornadoes, heavy rain, and damaging winds.  Read More.

A volcanic eruption began in Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula near Grindavik on April 1^st, leading to evacuations as lava breached protective barriers.  Read More.

Today, March 28th, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Sagaing Region in Myanmar.   Read More.

Wildfires continue to rage across southeastern South Korea as of March 27th, prompting the government to declare a national emergency.  Read More.

A fire at a power substation in West London on March 20 has led to widespread outages, forcing Heathrow Airport (LHR) to close.  Read More.

A powerful weather system is expected to bring severe conditions across Japan until at least March 19th.  Read More.

A powerful storm system moving across the U.S. is causing significant disruptions across multiple states.   Read More.

A nationwide strike in Greece is expected to disrupt travel as air traffic controllers halt operations on February 28th.  Read More.

Tropical Cyclone Rae is tracking southward through the South Pacific, nearing the southern Lau Islands as of late February 24th.  Read More.

Severe winter weather is sweeping across southeastern Canada and the northeastern U.S., creating dangerous travel conditions through February 19th.  Read More.

Tropical Cyclone Zelia is forecasted to reach Category 4 prior to landfall on Australia's Pilbara coast on February 14th.  Read More.

Tropical Cyclone 15 is tracking southeast in the South Pacific Ocean, with a close brush expected near the coast of Anatom Island, the southernmost island of Vanuatu, late February 3rd.  Read More.

The passing of Storm Eowyn has resulted in extensive damage across Ireland, the UK, and the Isle of Man, leaving thousands without power and water as of early January 27th.  Read More.

Wildfire containment efforts continue in Los Angeles County, California as arid conditions persist as of January 14th.  Read More.

Wildfires are spreading rapidly across Los Angeles County, California, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions early January 8th.  Read More.

This morning, around 9:05 a.m. local time, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook the Xizang Autonomous Region in China, resulting in damage to surrounding areas.   Read More.

This morning, increased volcanic activity has been observed at the Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii, with eruptions ongoing in Halemaʻumaʻu and the Kaluapele summit caldera.  Read More.

Across the northern United States and parts of Canada, wintry weather poses a threat to the plans of many holiday travelers.  Read More.

The most damaging earthquake to hit Port Vila in over 20 years struck this morning, December 17th.  Read More.

Authorities have escalated the alert for Kanlaon volcano in Negros Occidental Province, Philippines following an eruption on December 9th.  Read More.

Severe Tropical Storm Bheki is moving southwest across the Indian Ocean towards the Mascarene Islands on November 19th.  Read More.

Tropical Storm Sara is strengthening as it moves west over northern Honduras after making landfall over Gracias a Dios Department on the Nicaragua-Honduras border late November 14^th.   Read More.

Wildfire risks remain high across the Northeast due to recent dry spells and powerful winds.  Read More.

Typhon Toraji (known in the Philippines as Nika) made landfall near Dilasag in Aurora province early November 11^th.  Read More.

Typhoon Yinxing (known in the Philippines as Marce) has made landfall over Santa Ana Municipality in the far northeast of Cagayan Province early November 7^th.  Read More.

Severe weather continues to cause disruptions across parts of Catalonia as of November 5th.  Read More.

A potential tropical cyclone is rapidly intensifying as it tracks across the Caribbean Sea, expected to strengthen into a tropical storm as it approaches Jamaica early November 5^th.  Read More.

Tropical Storm Trami (also known as Kristine) is strengthening as it moves northwest over the Philippine Sea, with landfall expected in the Cagayan Valley Region late October 23rd.  Read More.

Tropical Storm Oscar has made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Baracoa, Cuba, early October 20th.  Read More.

Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as it continues to track eastward across the Gulf of Mexico.  Read More.

Major disruptions persist in the path carved out by Hurricane Helene across parts of southeastern U.S. as of September 30th.   Read More.

Tropical Storm Helene is intensifying and has strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane as it passes through the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, early September 25th.  Read More.

Tropical Depression Pulasan is currently tracking across Jiangsu Province and made landfall on September 19th over Shanghai and Zhejiang Province.  Read More.

Assist America is pleased to announce its co-sponsorship of Shin Fujiyama’s 3,000 km run from the U.S.-Mexico border to Honduras. This extraordinary challenge aims to raise funds to build and repair schools in Honduras, providing children access to quality education in areas affected by natural disasters, poor infrastructure, and a lack of resources.  Read More.

Assist America se complace en anunciar su copatrocinio del Reto3000 km de Shin Fujiyama desde la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México hasta Honduras. Este extraordinario desafío tiene como objetivo recaudar fondos para construir y reparar escuelas en Honduras, brindando a los niños acceso a una educación de calidad en áreas afectadas por desastres naturales, infraestructura deficiente o falta de recursos.

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Typhoon Bebinca is rapidly moving towards Shanghai and has made landfall on Sept. 16th.   Read More.

Typhoon Yagi has caused severe disruptions across northern Vietnam, leading to flooding, landslides, and power outages.  Read More.

Hurricane Francine is intensifying and expected to make landfall near Morgan City, Louisiana, on Sept. 11th.  Read More.

Severe flooding continues to impact parts of Mali, Niger, and Nigeria, causing widespread disruptions and significant displacement.  Read More.

Tropical Storm Shanshan is moving northeast across the Seto Inland Sea and is expected to make landfall in Yamaguchi Prefecture on Aug. 30th, with further impacts in Ehime Prefecture on Aug. 31st.   Read More.

Heavy rainfall from Aug. 18^th has caused significant flooding and landslides across Tripura State, leading to widespread disruptions.   Read More.

On the outskirts of Athens, firefighters continue to manage the remaining blazes left over from a three-day inferno that torched the city.   Read More.

Investigations are underway after suspected sabotage has seized France’s national rail network, resulting in major delays.   Read More.

The strongest storm system to hit Taiwan in eight years is anticipated to make landfall late Wednesday evening.   Read More.

A global tech outage has brought several industries to a standstill after a faulty software update was deployed early this morning.   Read More.

Dual eruptions from Italian volcanoes Mount Etna and Stromboli have disrupted flights and forced a temporary closure of Catania’s only airport.  Read More.

An unexpectedly early start to the 2024 hurricane season came in the form of Category 4 storm, Hurricane Beryl.  Read More.

A potential tropical cyclone is currently tracking along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. As of late June 18^th, the center of circulation was approximately 510 km (320 miles) southeast of La Pesca, Mexico.   Read More.

Authorities have declared an emergency for southern Florida where severe weather is anticipated to persist through June 15^th.   Read More.

Delhi, India’s capital, has experienced it’s hottest weather on record both Tuesday and Wednesday this week, with highs of 122 degrees Fahrenheit.   Read More.

The first major cyclone of the year lashed the coastlines of India and Bangladesh on Monday. The storm has caused power outages for millions of people and resulted in at least 32 casualties.  Read More.

A volcano located on Ruang Island has experienced multiple eruptions spanning across several days, resulting in the evacuation of about 800 individuals in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province.   Read More.

The most damaging earthquake to strike Hualien, Taiwan in 25 years has left extreme destruction in its wake. Amidst the damage to 125 buildings; 26 collapsed, with 9 confirmed fatalities and 882 injuries reported.  Read More.

Just days after the Caribbean Port Services announced an indefinite closure to the seaport of Port-au-Prince on March 7^th , the United States and several foreign embassies have evacuated the country.   Read More.

Over a million acres in the Texas Panhandle have been charred by the colloquially named Smokehouse Creek Fire, which takes its place as the largest in Texas history.
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As Tropical Storm Eleanor approaches, the Mauritius Meteorological Society has issued a class three cyclone warning on their four-point scale.  Read More.

For the third time since December of last year, the Reykjanes volcano system has experienced another significant eruption; disrupting life in the Reyjanes peninsula.  Read More.

A state of emergency has been declared in the Valparaiso region of Chile as a result of severe wildfires overtaking the area, now recognized as the worst natural disaster to strike the area since the 2010 earthquake.  Read More.

After battering the Australian northeastern coast with punishing 105mph winds and heavy rain, the former Category 1 cyclone has downgraded to a tropical storm as its path inland continues.   Read More.

On the afternoon of January 1^st, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake rocked the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture causing damage to surrounding buildings roadways, public transportation infrastructure, and communications and utilities assets.  Read More.

The Department of Health in the Philippines has released an advisory for Mycoplasma Pneumoniae, or ‘Walking Pneumonia’.   Read More.

2023 is set to see the highest volume of Thanksgiving week travel in years, however, reports of widespread inclement weather may put a damper on holiday plans for many.   Read More.

Following the 900 earthquakes and other significant seismic activity afflicting the south of Iceland on Monday, concerns of a potentially cataclysmic volcanic eruption have emerged.   Read More.

A drop in electricity generation caused by gas shortages have lead to a 550 megawatt gap at peak time, accounting for 10% of the country’s generation capacity.   Read More.

Acapulco experienced one of the worst recorded natural disasters in its history with the landfall of Hurricane Otis. The storm system tore through the coastal city early Wednesday leaving devastation in its wake to the several resorts, businesses, and residential buildings in its path.    Read More.

In the wake of the recent events in Israel and Gaza, the U.S. State Department has released a Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for the neighboring country of Lebanon.   Read More.

Travel in and around the affected areas has been severely impacted with airlines urged by regulators such as the US Federal Aviation Authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and Israel's aviation authority to use caution in Israeli airspace but with no outright complete suspension of flights.   Read More.

Descending on Taiwan this morning, Typhoon Koinu brought with it the third highest recorded wind-gust in the nation’s history topping 213 mph.  Read More.

An outpouring of volcanic gas in tandem with pollution smog has severely impacted the air quality of the Philippine capital city of Manila, prompting health warnings and school closures.  Read More.

The resulting flooding and damage from Storm Daniel has resulted in over 5,200 fatalities and counting.   Read More.

Around 6:11pm EST on Friday, September 8^th, Morocco experienced its deadliest earthquake since 1960.   Read More.

Originating off the coast of Guinea, what was a Category 1 hurricane Thursday has intensified to a Category 4, doubling its windspeeds in just under a day.   Read More.

As Tropical Storm Yun-yeung moves through the Philippine Sea, its trajectory is anticipated to make landfall over Aichi Prefecture in the early afternoon on Friday, September 8^th.   Read More.

In the wake of extreme wildfire spread exacerbated by hurricane force winds and drought conditions, Hawaii’s lieutenant governor has issued an emergency proclamation for the state and activated the National Guard.   Read More.

On August 3^rd, the Paris-Orly Airport experienced a baggage processing system failure prompting significant departure delays.   Read More.

Typhoon Doksuri, the tropical cyclone responsible for the tragic capsizing of a ferry off the coast of Manila, has made landfall in southern China early this morning.   Read More.

As the heatwaves affecting Europe continue to worsen, the spread of resulting wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes had prompted the largest-scale evacuation in the nation’s history.  Read More.

Though forecast models project below-average to average rainfall for South and Southeast Asia this monsoon season, elevated potential for flooding, landslides and other related natural disasters are anticipated.   Read More.

Once again, smoke from the Canadian wildfires has drifted south, impacting visibility, air quality, and flight schedules on the east coast of the United States.   Read More.

The July 1^st deadline for airlines to retrofit their fleets with updated radio altimeters is almost here, with flight delays and cancellations expected in its wake.   Read More.

At 4:55 pm on Wednesday, June 21^st, an explosion tore through Rue Saint-Jacques, which runs from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Sorbonne University, injuring about 40 people in the blast.   Read More.

An estimated 3.5 million travelers are expected to pass through the Dubai International Airport between June 20^th and July 3^rd.   Read More.

As ash and debris rise from the summit of the Mayon Volcano, evacuation orders have been issued to clear the surrounding area ahead of an anticipated eruption.   Read More.

As smoke from the Canadian wildfires blankets the United States East Coast, hundreds of flights continue to be cancelled from severely hampered visibility.  Read More.

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer travel season, and this year, travel is expected to be the heaviest it’s been in a decade with Thursday, Friday, and Monday anticipated to be the busiest days for airlines.   Read More.

As of April 15^th, the new E-Travel System was put into effect to collect data for passengers arriving in and departing from the Philippines for the purposes of establishing boarder control, health surveillance, and economic data analysis.   Read More.

Assist America, Inc. announced today the appointment of Michael Babore to the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Babore, brings over 25 years of experience in sales and sales leadership in the insurance brokerage industry with a specific focus on the international traveler.   Read More.

Planned evacuations within 15 kilometers of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano are underway after the Colombian government escalated the alert level for the volcano to orange following a surge in seismic activity in the area last week.  Read More.

Air, Ground, and Rail traffic were brought to a standstill in Germany on Monday, March 27^th from a grand-scale 24-hour walkout by transportation workers.   Read More.

Many major French cities are feeling the effects of the series of protests sweeping across the nation in the wake of the latest pension reform. While many smaller, impromptu strikes have taken place recently, the next organized, countrywide demonstration is anticipated to take place on March 28^th.   Read More.

In the wake of popular destinations relaxing restrictions and more countries opening their borders internationally, crowd numbers for this Spring are anticipated to be one for the books.  Read More.

In a move that signifies the final withdrawal of cross-border control in the wake of Covid-19, China intends to fully reopen its borders to foreign tourists on Wednesday.  Read More.

A mass march has been announced to take place on February 26th by activists in defense of the INE, the National Electoral Institute of Plan "B" of the Electoral Reform of the President of Mexico.   Read More.

This morning at 4:17am, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake ripped through the middle east, causing catastrophic damage to Turkey and Syria. The two countries were hit exceptionally hard, suffering tremendous damage to buildings and infrastructure in the wake of the initial earthquake with an unusually powerful 7.5 tremor following.   Read More.

On January 5^th, the United States reopened its gates to welcome back tourists from China for the first time since 2020 with strict guidelines in place. On January 8^th, China officials relaxed stringent COVID-19 policies requiring enforced quarantine for all incoming travelers, reopening the country for tourism.   Read More.

On the tails of the December protests, demonstrations are anticipated to resume on or around January 4^th. The Demonstrations may result in strikes, cancellations, or transportation delays.   Read More.

Nearly three years of COVID later, countries with more stringent health policies are finally opening for tourism.  Read More.

The United States Department of State and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their respective travel advisory lists in response to the continuous changes of transmission rates for COVID and monkeypox infections.  Read More.

A U.S. District Court Judge in Florida struck down the federal mask mandate for airplanes and other modes of transportation. As a direct result of the ruling, U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials released a statement announcing that the face covering extension mandate would no longer be enforced.  Read More.

The Biden Administration announced a 15-day federal mask mandate extension for all public U.S. transportation services before the previous mandate’s April 18th expiration. The announcement comes in response to the considerable rise of COVID-19 cases, in particular with the BA.2 subvariant.  Read More.

The White House announced a 30-day federal mask mandate extension for all public U.S. transportation services. The announcement comes after a national decline of COVID-19 cases, states removing their own restrictions and just days before the original mandate’s March 18 expiration.
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As global travel steadily approaches pre-COVID-19 levels, the travel industry is facing and responding to new challenges directly caused by the Ukrainian and Russian conflict.
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As global travel steadily approaches pre-COVID-19 levels, the travel industry is facing and responding to new challenges directly caused by the Ukrainian and Russian conflict.
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