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Visas, entry rules, connectivity and policy, what is open and what changed.

20 Aug · Policy
Britain Targets Hidden Fees in Travel Bookings

UK regulators are investigating pricing transparency across the travel industry, with the power to levy fines worth up to 10% of a company's global revenue.

Britain Targets Hidden Fees in Travel Bookings
18 Aug · Visas & entry
Ten European Countries Still Free of Border Biometrics

While the Schengen zone grapples with EES queues, a handful of nations remain outside the system - and their appeal is growing.

Ten European Countries Still Free of Border Biometrics
17 Aug · Policy
Greece Wildfires Raise Questions for Summer Travelers

Fires on Salamina and Halkidiki have killed two and displaced locals and tourists, but airports remain open and official warnings have yet to change.

Greece Wildfires Raise Questions for Summer Travelers
15 Aug · Policy
Saudi Arabia's Almosafer Eyes Stock Listing as War Reshapes Travel Demand

The kingdom's largest travel platform is preparing to go public by year-end, pivoting to domestic tourism while regional conflict disrupts cross-border bookings.

Saudi Arabia's Almosafer Eyes Stock Listing as War Reshapes Travel Demand
15 Aug · Policy
A Wheelchair User's Take on Rolling Through Manchester

From Metrolink trams to Victorian markets, one traveler tests how England's northern hub holds up for independent mobility

A Wheelchair User's Take on Rolling Through Manchester
14 Aug · Visas & entry
Europe's Etias Permit Will Not Launch in 2026

A planned travel authorisation for UK and other visa-free visitors has been delayed again, with no firm start date in sight

Europe's Etias Permit Will Not Launch in 2026
14 Aug · Policy
U.S. Inbound Tourism Slides Through Summer Despite World Cup

Overseas arrivals fell 7% in July as fourteen of the top twenty source markets pulled back, leaving total visitation nearly a quarter below pre-pandemic levels.

U.S. Inbound Tourism Slides Through Summer Despite World Cup
14 Aug · Visas & entry
Europe Pushes Etias Travel Authorization Into 2027

The pre-travel permit for visa-exempt travelers has been delayed indefinitely, with officials removing any mention of a 2026 launch from the system's website.

Europe Pushes Etias Travel Authorization Into 2027
14 Aug · Policy
What You Can't Pack on a US Flight

From cordless curling irons to bowling balls, TSA restrictions reach far beyond obvious weapons and dangerous goods.

What You Can't Pack on a US Flight
13 Aug · Policy
Almeria Airport Plans Six-Day Closure for First Runway Overhaul in Two Decades

The Andalusian gateway will divert all flights during late February 2028 as part of a wider €29 million upgrade spanning 19 months

Almeria Airport Plans Six-Day Closure for First Runway Overhaul in Two Decades
13 Aug · Visas & entry
Europe's ETIAS Travel System Remains in Limbo as Launch Timeline Slips Again

The pre-travel authorization scheme for visa-exempt visitors has no firm start date, and officials warn travelers not to apply yet

Europe's ETIAS Travel System Remains in Limbo as Launch Timeline Slips Again
13 Aug · Policy
When Smoke Moves Across Borders: Navigating Malaysia's Haze Season

Transboundary fires and dry conditions are affecting air quality across parts of Malaysia, prompting visitors to adjust outdoor plans and monitor local conditions daily.

When Smoke Moves Across Borders: Navigating Malaysia's Haze Season
13 Aug · Visas & entry
Where to Travel in Europe Without Dealing With EES Border Checks

Ten countries in and around Europe remain outside the biometric entry system, offering alternative destinations as border wait times stretch at Schengen crossings.

Where to Travel in Europe Without Dealing With EES Border Checks
13 Aug · Visas & entry
British Passport Holders Can Visit 180+ Destinations Without a Visa

More than 100 countries allow UK citizens entry without prior authorization, though digital travel forms are coming to Europe soon.

British Passport Holders Can Visit 180+ Destinations Without a Visa
12 Aug · Policy
Canadians Are Crossing the Border Again, but Not by Plane

Car trips to the U.S. rebounded sharply in July, while air travel lags behind and total crossings remain far below pre-2025 levels.

Canadians Are Crossing the Border Again, but Not by Plane
London · 11 Aug · Policy
London Bus Strikes Set to Disrupt North and Central Routes Through October

More than 1,500 drivers will walk out over 26 days this summer and autumn, citing heat exhaustion and inadequate cooling in cabs.

London
Tokyo · 10 Aug · Policy
Typhoon Dolphin Forces Evacuations and Flight Cancellations Across China and Japan

Over one million people evacuated as storm brings flooding and transport disruptions to eastern China, with hundreds of flights grounded in Shanghai

Tokyo
10 Aug · Policy
Europe Weighs Extending Border Check Relief as Long Queues Persist

Officials may keep biometric flexibility past September as airports struggle with new entry system

Europe Weighs Extending Border Check Relief as Long Queues Persist
10 Aug · Policy
Brussels Weighs Extension for Passport Bottlenecks Across Border Points

European officials are reportedly exploring another delay to biometric checks as queues mount and travellers reconsider their trips

Brussels Weighs Extension for Passport Bottlenecks Across Border Points
8 Aug · Visas & entry
British Travelers Rethink Europe Trips as Biometric Border Checks Cause Long Delays

New polling reveals anxiety over EU entry system is shifting holiday choices, with industry leaders demanding urgent fixes before peak season ends

British Travelers Rethink Europe Trips as Biometric Border Checks Cause Long Delays