DFAT issues US travel warning
Australians in the United States have been warned to remain on alert amid fears of a terrorist attack on the New York subway system in coming days.
It comes after American soldiers in Iraq claimed they had uncovered evidence of a terrorist bomb plot targeting the US.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has ordered increased security on the subway system after being briefed on the threat by the FBI.
He warned the threat – which includes the use of explosives packed in baby strollers – suggested New York’s underground train network and its 4.5 million daily passengers could be attacked within days.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) today updated its travel advice for Australians as follows: –
The DFAT website advises Australians in the US to be alert to their own security.
“As you would in Australia, use common sense and be alert to suspicious activities,” the DFAT website said.
“Travellers can expect additional scrutiny of personal belongings, including inspection of bags and luggage, when travelling on the subway system.”
Australian travellers in the US are also advised to avoid areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
Graham Muldoon
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
Global tourism exceeds 1.5 billion travelers announces UN-Tourism
Qatar Airways offers reduced timetable to over 60 destinations
WTTC global tourism reached record economic impact of 11 trillion in 2025
Hands In, UATP join forces for airline multi-card payments
Overseas travelers to the United States declined by 2.5% in 2025