HEALTH ALERT – U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa, Honduras (May 2, 2020)
LOCATION: Honduras
EVENT: Additional Flight Opportunities
The U.S. Embassy has worked with United and Spirit Airlines and the Government of Honduras to secure the following commercial flights:
| Flight Information | Contact | ||
| May 6, 2020 | San Pedro Sula | Fort Lauderdale, FL | www.spirit.com |
| May 7, 2020 | San Pedro Sula | Houston, TX |
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| May 8, 2020 | San Pedro Sula | Houston, TX | |
| Tegucigalpa | Houston, TX | ||
| May 9, 2020 | San Pedro Sula | Houston, TX | |
| May 10, 2020 | Tegucigalpa | Houston, TX | |
| May 15, 2020 | Tegucigalpa | Houston, TX | |
| May 17, 2020 | Tegucigalpa | Houston, TX | |
Who can fly on these flights?
- United States Citizens
- Legal Permanent Residents of the United States
- Non-immigrant Visa holders accompanying U.S. citizens, including minor children
- Immigrant visa packet holders
- Unaccompanied Minors (in accordance with United policies)
In light of the increasing strain on Honduran health services, DO NOT WAIT.
Please let the U.S. Embassy know you are traveling so we can update our records.
We encourage all U.S. citizens who chose to remain in Honduras to follow curfew rules set out by the government of Honduras and refrain from unduly traveling long distances on roads with potential hazards.
ACTIONS TO TAKE:
- U.S. citizens who are present in Honduras should enroll in the Department of State’s SmartTraveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Enrollment in STEP enables the American Citizen Services unit in Tegucigalpa to reach out directly to U.S. citizens in need of assistance. STEP also allows U.S. citizens to receive Alerts to convey information about terrorist threats, security incidents, planned demonstrations, natural disasters, etc.
- Review the State Department’s Global Level 4 Health Travel Advisory at travel.state.gov
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
- Monitor local news for updates.
ASSISTANCE:
U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa
https://hn.usembassy.gov/
Tel. (504) 2238-5114
USAHonduras@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
