The State Department has issued a travel alert urging tourists to avoid Egypt due to dangerous conditions.
Those already stranded in the country shouldn't leave hotels until the situation stabilizes, the alert stated.
Some airlines are halting flights to Cairo indefinitely.
Delta Air Lines' last flight from Cairo is scheduled to depart on Saturday, said spokeswoman Susan Elliot. American Airlines and British Airways are allowing customers to change ticket destinations for free until Monday.
The State Department's travel warning said the U.S. Embassy may be blocked off for security during demonstrations and cautioned citizens against going to the embassy during the turmoil. The alert provides contact numbers for security updates and travel information.
"Right now, we can only tell Americans to stay in place," a State Department representative said.
Those already stranded in the country shouldn't leave hotels until the situation stabilizes, the alert stated.
Some airlines are halting flights to Cairo indefinitely.
Delta Air Lines' last flight from Cairo is scheduled to depart on Saturday, said spokeswoman Susan Elliot. American Airlines and British Airways are allowing customers to change ticket destinations for free until Monday.
The State Department's travel warning said the U.S. Embassy may be blocked off for security during demonstrations and cautioned citizens against going to the embassy during the turmoil. The alert provides contact numbers for security updates and travel information.
"Right now, we can only tell Americans to stay in place," a State Department representative said.
The current travel alert expires on February 28.
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