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Ryanair is calling for an EES extension after summer border delays of up to three hours at airports including Krakow, Lisbon, Milan and Rome

Wizz Air has expanded its Prague network with new direct flights to Vilnius and Palermo, giving travelers more options for city breaks in Lithuania and Sicily

Air China has launched a new Beijing–Bucharest–Zagreb route three times weekly, with Airbus A330-200 flights and Bucharest–Zagreb fares from €100

More than 200 Travel & Tourism CEOs will gather in Valletta for the WTTC Global Summit, focusing on technology, investment and tourism’s future

Revenues of the company that operates the airports in Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga rose by 9% to €37 million, while investments in infrastructure amounted to €17.5 million

This vibrant European city in the heart of Romania has an historic charm, a vibrant nightlife and easy access to a spectacular Turda Salt Mine

IATA will host its World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels on October 13–14, focusing on aviation’s path to net zero emissions by 2050

Amadeus data shows a surge in demand for flights and hotels in the Spanish capital, which will host the Spanish Grand Prix and Shakira's performances in September

Global air passenger demand rose 0.2% in July 2026, with strong European and Asia traffic offset by declines in the Middle East and North America

TAROM Tehnic has expanded its Otopeni Airport maintenance capabilities with new approvals covering Boeing 737 and Airbus A319, A320 and A321 aircraft

The European Union invites cities to present innovative projects in the areas of sustainability, digitization and accessibility, alongside promoting local heritage and creativit, and to compete for the "European Capital of Tourism" title, similar to the "European Cities of Culture" project. Registration has been open for two months, and the announcement will be made in about six months. The prize is also well worth it

The EU’s DiscoverEU program returns in April 2026, giving 18-year-olds a chance to explore Europe by train with 40,000 travel passes and discounts in celebration of over four decades of the Schengen agreements

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated its air safety guidelines for conflict zones: airlines are asked to take precautions until March 6, 2026

The European Aviation Safety Agency warns airlines: "Unpredictable state responses and the potential activation of SAM systems creates a high risk to civil flights operating at all altitudes and flight levels." CZIB extended until March 31, 2026

New EU audit warns major rail and transport projects face steep cost overruns and long delays of 17 years on average, putting the 2030 TEN-T target out of reach. “Europe cannot afford more decade-long delays for critical transport links”

On Wednesday, the European Parliament made it crystal clear: passengers' rights must be protected at all costs. Lawmakers, who voted 632 to 15, decided against proposed amendments meant to water down current protections. "We are determined to improve rather than dilute air passenger rights"

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