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The biggest heat wave of the summer of 2026 continues in Greece, with temperatures among the highest recorded in recent years. Western Greece reached 49.9 degrees

Analysis of satellite data by the National Observatory of Athens indicates significant warming of the land surface in the Portos Germanos region of western Attica

Lufthansa will add five hot meals to its Economy Class menu and expand Business Class meal pre-selection from September 1, 2026. Here is what to expect

Ryanair has signed a five-year Google Cloud deal to deploy Gemini Enterprise and Google Workspace to 35,000 employees as it targets 300 million passengers by 2034

Emirates has introduced unlimited free date changes to Dubai, lower refund fees and expanded travel cover for greater booking flexibility

A 24-hour strike will affect public transport and rail services across the Netherlands on September 9. Port workers and government employees will also join the action on different days

Interest in one of the world's most important tourism events is at its peak, with dozens of new exhibitors and international brands signing up

A red warning has been issued for parts of Greece after days of extreme heat, Spain is bracing for a particularly hot week, and Britain has already recorded unusually high temperatures

Three of Europe's leading airports have been completely connected to EUROCONTROL's network management systems. The move will reduce delays during peak summer

The UK has updated Gibraltar travel advice as the new UK-EU agreement wil take provisional effect on July 15, 2026, introducing revised entry requirements

Three of Europe's leading airports have been completely connected to EUROCONTROL's network management systems. The move will reduce delays during peak summer

The UK has updated Gibraltar travel advice as the new UK-EU agreement wil take provisional effect on July 15, 2026, introducing revised entry requirements

Ryanair joins the many voices in Europe calling for the launch of the new border control system to be postponed until September to avoid heavy congestion during peak travel season

In a scathing letter sent to the European Union, four major organizations report hours-long queues at the borders, peaking during the summer seasons

The World Travel and Tourism Council warns that long lines at border crossings under the new EES system could cost tourists $45.4 billion in lost spending

The company accuses key European countries, including France, Germany, Spain and Italy, of a lack of preparation regarding the implementation of the new border control system (EES); passengers are missing flights due to long queues

Waiting times of hours, delayed takeoffs and passengers who missed their flights: European aviation organizations are demanding immediate flexibility in the operation of the new EES system, which has entered full operation on the continent

The end of passport stamps: After a trial period since October 2025, starting today, April 10, 2026, Europe moves to fully digital control of passenger entry. Everything you need to know

Aviation associations ACI EUROPE and A4E warn of long lines at entry points to European countries due to tightened border controls. Fears of even heavier congestion during Easter linger, coinciding with the end of the test period, after which the system will not be able to be stopped during rush hours

Flying to Greece soon? The new entry and exit system has come into effect, which means airports are now collecting biometric data from passengers from countries outside the European Union. Expect border check delays in the near future