Riots have erupted throughout England and Northern Ireland over the past week in the wake of the killing of three children in a small town near Liverpool.A 17-year-old attacked the children with a knife while they attended a dance class. In addition to three dead, eight other kids were wounded in the incident, per media reports.While the alleged perpetrator was born and raised in Britain, rumors had initially circulated on social media that the individual was an immigrant. Since then, more than 400 people have been arrested in connection with violent riots taking place and the U.K.’s National Police Chiefs’ Council has implemented a “united and robust policing response” throughout the country.The riots in the country started in Southport, England, but have since spread to Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Leeds, Belfast, London, and other locations. Media reports have also indicated that the protestors have expressed anti-immigration and Islamophobic sentiments during the riots. Amid these protests, the media has released images of police in riot gear and backdrops of smoke and fire. And now, a flurry of countries have begun issuing travel advisories for the U.K. In an update issued as of August 5, Australia is recommending that its citizens “exercise a high degree of caution” when traveling to the United Kingdom. “Avoid areas where protests are occurring due to the potential for disruption and violence,” says the Australia advisory. “Monitor the media for information and updates. Follow the instructions of local authorities.” Additionally, the UAE, Nigeria, Malaysia, India, and Indonesia have issued new U.K. travel warnings amid the spate of violence.While the United States has not yet released its own updated advisory for the U.K., American travelers may naturally be wondering whether it’s safe to visit at the moment.
Breastfeeding on a Plane: A Guide to Your Rights and Airline Policies
02.08.2024 - 15:09 / cntraveler.com
When travelers think of contentious issues on planes, jockeying for overhead bin space or debating whether to recline a seat likely come to mind. But breastfeeding on a plane can be one of the most fraught dilemmas in the sky for new parents. Among a patchwork of airline policies, federal regulations, and obnoxious passengers, many are left wondering if they're allowed to breastfeed on a plane, and if so, what guidelines are in place?
If you feel confused about the topic, you’re not the only one. Even airline cabin crews can seem ill informed on their carrier’s policies—and parents’ federally mandated rights—leading to distressing stories of nursing parents being told to stop feeding or to cover up. Flight attendants have also landed in hot water for shuffling nursing mothers into the lavatory and not allowing their breast pumps on board.
These flight attendants aren’t just going against airline policy, they could be violating federal regulations. In fact, all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia have laws that allow women to breastfeed in any public or private location where she is legally authorized to be.
In airports specifically, legislation passed in 2018 and in 2020 requires small, medium, and large hub airports to provide a private, non-bathroom space in every terminal building for the expression of breast milk. Many airports offer freestanding Mamava lactation pods—small spaces with a door that locks, an outlet, and sometimes a sink. The pods can usually be booked on Mamava’s app; check your airport’s website to find the pods in each terminal. Another option is Minute Suites, which offers lactating parents free 30-minute stays in its private napping rooms.
Although there’s no overarching federal rule that declares breast pumps as necessary medical devices, many airlines do view them as such and allow passengers to bring them on board (along with a small cooler) without counting toward a fliers’ carry-on limit. But these policies are something you will want to double check with each airline you fly.
Rules and regulations aside, when it comes down to it, breastfeeding during different phases of flight can also potentially help make your baby more comfortable. The CDC advises lactating parents traveling with babies to nurse “during takeoff and landing when traveling by airplane. This will help to protect your child from ear pain due to cabin pressure changes.”
Below, we’ve rounded up the specific policies for breastfeeding and pumping on board popular airlines like American and Delta. Consider printing out your airline’s policy before you fly and carry it with you, just in case you run into any crew members who aren't fully informed.
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