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Travelers Face Ebola-Related Boarding Denials
Confirmed
In Short: Travelers denied boarding due to Ebola-related restrictions should contact Ebola-Travel-HELP@hq.dhs.gov for assistance.

Travelers denied boarding a flight due to Ebola-related travel restrictions are advised to reach out to Ebola-Travel-HELP@hq.dhs.gov for assistance, according to the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia.
For every traveler in your party, provide the following information to the email address: name, passport number, travel dates, and reason for travel.
Americans in need of financial or other assistance with modifying travel plans, securing temporary lodging in a third country, or other consular services should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
What's confirmed
- Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 28, 2026 Event: Travelers denied boarding a flight due to Ebola-related travel restrictions should reach out to Ebola-Travel-HELP@hq.dhs.gov for assistance.
- Please provide the following information for every traveler in your party to Ebola-Travel-HELP@hq.dhs.gov : Americans who need financial or other assistance with modifying travel plans, securing temporary lodging in…
What's still developing
- Further details were still being reported.
