ATLANTA — The United States has issued a global travel warning after recent terror attacks in France, Australia and Canada.
The government issued the warning Friday, saying, "Attacks on Americans are becoming increasingly prevalent."
The alert came after a violent day in Paris, France.
Authorities are still searching for the wife of a man police say killed four people at a kosher supermarket Friday.
The attacker and two brothers, who were also suspected in a French newspaper massacre, were killed by security forces.
The warning also cited last month's hostage standoff at a Sydney cafe and the October killing of a soldier near Canada's parliament.
We spoke with travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Friday night who said they are being extra cautious.
Many travelers coming in from overseas, and their loved ones waiting to pick them up, told Channel 2’s Carl Willis the warnings are concerning and confusing.
"Gave me a little bit of warning before I left because I had an email from my company and it was saying 'be warned,' so it made me a little nervous about traveling,” said Mechelle Mahnke.
Mahnke told Willis she was in London for business.
"Everyone kind of seems to just be moving along and doing their own thing, so I kind of went with the flow and still used the Tube and used the train,” said Mahnke.
The State Department is warning of a continued threat of terrorist attacks and other violent actions against U.S. travelers overseas. They cite increased risk of reprisals attacks due to US led intervention against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.
Some travelers said they weren’t sure what to make of the warning and the announcements in the terminal.
"I think some of those travel warnings don't give a person a realistic idea of what to do protect yourself,” said Len Vining.
Most travelers said they didn’t notice much of a change. But the State Department is urging travelers to remain vigilant.
"I think you should be cautious. We definitely did what we needed to do over there,” said Kevin Rieg.
Officials say kidnappings and hostage events are the main concern. They warn that sporting events, business offices and tourist destinations are among potential targets.
"That makes you a little worried, but you know that's happening in New York. It's all over,” said Mahnke.
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