Europe

For the first time ever, Eurovision is going on a continent-wide tour. The European Broadcasting Union has announced a 10-show "Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour" in huge venues

Henley & Partners Passport Index 2026 shows stability at the top, a general decline in passport power, the strengthening of Asian and European countries, and continued mobility gaps between regions of the world

As of January 15, 2026, the use and charging of backup batteries during flights on the Lufthansa and SWISS Group is prohibited, including a limit of two batteries per passenger and storage only in hand luggage. What about other airlines?

The airports in Vienna and Bratislava have announced possible delays and cancelled flights because of snowstorms and wintry conditions

Birmingham Airport warns passengers of Air-Rail Link delays due to maintenance work scheduled until February, along with possible check-in area queues due to construction work. Also: beware of new liquids carrying rules

Munich International Airport has reported an unprecedented 43.4 million passengers and a sharp increase in international flights. Punctuality and security have improved due to technological developments

Starting October 2026: Etihad Airways will operate direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg for the first time. All the details about the flights, frequencies, and the luxurious aircraft operating the new service

Birmingham Airport was closed for safety reasons, and many passengers spent the night there: "Our runway has reopened on a reduced basis." Amsterdam Airport has also been dealing with the effects of the harsh weather for several days, and many flights have been canceled

Wizz Air is expanding its footprint with new routes between Spain, Albania, Greece, and Hungary, focusing on affordable direct travel in Western and Southern parts of Europe

El Al has announced the expansion of its codeshare agreement with SAS, the Scandinavian airline that recently resumed operations in Israel. From now on, direct SAS flights between Tel Aviv and Copenhagen will be available on the El Al website, along with frequent flyer club points