A new £33 policy applies to every international visitor, with only government insurers accepted for the 92-day maximum stay

New passenger rights rules require airlines to allow one piece of hand luggage at no extra charge, ending hidden fees at booking.

Operators have introduced passport-only boarding on Irish Sea routes, tightening identification rules that stood for nearly a century and raising questions about the future of open-border travel in the Common Travel Area.

From 2028, US citizens will be able to apply online from home, skipping photo booths and printed forms, while a new eagle-themed design replaces the current booklet.

Airports stay operational while neighbourhoods recover at different speeds from weekend deluge

Heavy monsoon rains have affected all 50 districts of the capital, delaying flights and closing roads, though no travel ban is in place

Sea crossings from Welsh ports to Ireland have lost their longstanding ID flexibility, ending a workaround that let travellers board with driving licences alone.

Technical glitches and policy changes turn the Entry/Exit System into a bottleneck for non-European travellers, forcing hundreds to miss connecting flights.

Airports remain open but road access disrupted as Thailand designates emergency public holidays and airlines offer flexible rebooking

The storm is expected to remain offshore, but authorities warn of flooding, mudslides and dangerous surf along southwestern Mexico.

Tensions in the wider region have prompted questions about safety, but Turkey's main tourist areas remain open as usual.

UK travel advice unchanged for the UAE as airlines adjust routes amid Middle East tensions

Strikes on Saudi Arabia and new security warnings affect travellers across 11 countries, with airspace closures and flight cancellations expected to continue.

A compliance crackdown targeting 77,000 unauthorised residents has drawn criticism from human rights advocates and tourism representatives who fear reputational damage.

UK officials maintain their guidance on UAE travel despite escalating attacks in neighbouring Saudi Arabia, but advise visitors to stay alert.

Baku introduces last-minute travel option for Grand Prix visitors, betting that easier entry will turn race weekends into longer stays.

New research suggests nearly a third of international visitors would reconsider travel to the UK if faced with overnight levies, raising questions about the balance between local revenue and market appeal

UK lifts essential-travel warning as commercial flights resume, though carriers flag airspace disruptions and delays

New entry rules prioritise shorter visits, with implications for accommodation providers and long-stay travellers across key source markets.

New legislation would let local authorities set uncapped levies on accommodation, sparking debate over revenue versus deterrence.
