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
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
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."
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
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
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 EU has reached a deal to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, updating its Climate Law and long-term targets; what does this mean for cruise lines, airlines, and hotels?
A new directive will allow the collection of biometric data from all non-US citizens to begin in December. The system is expected to be fully implemented at all airports and seaports within three to five years. The move will improve security, shorten lines and promote the expansion of visa exemptions
Lufthansa and CityLine have renewed their EU-certified EMAS status, celebrating 25 years of environmental progress with new fuel-saving and waste-reduction measures
New Eurostat report shows that while new requests decline, tens of thousands more join each month under temporary protection, with Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic leading in numbers
Advanced EES system launch in a month
Ryanair Expands Free Carry-On Bag Size
The end of hidden fees and baggage chaos: In a groundbreaking move, the European Parliament has approved free carry-ons, family protections, automatic compensation, and travel agency transparency. The legislation will face the final vote in July before revolutionizing the skies
The European Union announced that the ETIAS system will launch 6 months after the entry/exit system (EES), expected to begin operations sometime this year
Airlines flying to the European Union can voluntarily join to present themselves as companies with reduced emissions, to encourage passengers to book flights with them
