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Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines introduces its first A350-1000, joining a fleet of 10 A350-900s. The aircraft will serve long-haul routes to Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific

Snow and icy conditions are limiting flights at Schiphol Airport, causing delays and cancellations. Train traffic across the Netherlands is also suspended. "Our snow crews are working around the clock. If your flight has been cancelled, please do not come to the airport."

Extremely low temperatures, snow and possible flight disruptions: the new year kickstarts with the most significant storm of the season in Europe. The forecast for the frozen continent and the central city is expected to be -7 degrees

10 RON per night (around 2 euros) for every tourist starting January 1, 2026: Bucharest joins European cities imposing accommodation taxes, with the collection done through hotels and apartments to invest directly in urban tourism

Bears are increasingly spotted in Romanian cities and resorts, raising safety concerns as encounters grow more frequent and sometimes turn deadly. Experts: “Romania has the largest brown bear population in Europe"

Italy's competition authority is seeking more than a quarter of a billion euros from low-cost carrier Ryanair for an "abusive strategy" that allegedly harms consumers' ability to purchase airline tickets through agents and online. The company's response: "Previous rulings were ignored, they are acting under pressure from travel agencies"

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air continues to announce new destinations at a rapid pace, with new connections from Tirana, Palma de Mallorca, and Rome to popular destinations on the list

Air France is bringing back six classic 1967 posters by Georges Mathieu, available now online and at a Paris pop-up store for collectors and travelers

Before the end of 2025, Greece's tourism minister announced that the year would set a record for the country's tourism. The latest figures speak about a significant increase of almost 10% in revenue compared to 2024

After a particularly successful year at London's Heathrow Airport, all eyes are on the upcoming upgrades scheduled for 2026, at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The aviation hub with the most accurate flight times in Europe will significantly increase passenger experience

The European Commission opens a public forum for a month, allowing travelers to share experiences and complaints about train use across Europe: "Passengers miss connections and receive no refunds"

Ryanair Continues Its Attack on the European Commission: "Passengers Are Abandoned to Unnecessary Disruptions." Ryanair Calls the Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, "Derlayed-Again" and Urges Immediate Reform to Protect Overflights

The electronic entry visa for EU countries depends on the new Entry/Exit System (EES) and many countries are still not ready for the system's implementation