BLACKSBURG, Va., March 10 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
The war in Iran has caused a staggering amount of flight delays and cancellations in the Middle Eastern region. The distressing situation for travelers follows closely on the heels of delays and cancellations in Mexico caused by cartel-related violence.
Virginia Tech hospitality and tourism professors Mahmood Khan and Nancy McGehee emphasized that those intending to go abroad for spring break or family vacations should exercise caution and plan their trips meticulously in the coming weeks.
"What we are currently witnessing is unprecedented and very unsettling for frequent travelers or those traveling with families," said Kh...