Kiko Heads Toward Mexico

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had a weather system of note, but it looks like Kiko, a tropical storm spinning off the Pacific Coast of Mexico, could be a hurricane contender. As of Oct. 19, the storm threatened Southwestern Mexico with strong winds and heavy rain, and if  Kiko stays on course it will hit California Baja by Monday, Oct. 22.

The National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration, NOAA, expects the storm to intensify, and flight cancellations and delays could follow.

It’s Up in the Air in Italy

With plans for an Air Traffic Controller strike in Italy Oct. 22nd, travelers trying to fly to, from or through Italy will be taking their chances. Alitalia, the beleaguered national airline, is already preparing for severe impacts. The one-day strike could leave a lot of passengers stranded, so we suggest those with flights on the 22nd reschedule — in Italian, that’s devo annullare/rimandere il mio volo— and relax.   When in Rome …. expect delays.