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IST World editorial is not a 24/7 emergency service. But we have resources for readers who need help outside business hours.

What we can do around the clock

Our website and archive are always available. Our newsletter archive answers most planning questions. Our destination guides remain accessible offline once loaded on your device.

What we can't do

We are not a travel emergency service. We do not book flights, cancel reservations, or intervene with third-party providers.

In a real emergency

Contact your country's local embassy or consulate. Consular officers assist citizens abroad 24 hours a day. Country-specific numbers are listed in each destination guide.

Reader support hours

Our support team is available Monday-Friday 9:00-18:00 US Central Time. Messages sent outside those hours are answered the next business day. Urgent editorial corrections are handled as they arrive.