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TAP Air Portugal will operate five new weekly flights to the Greek capital starting in July, as part of the expansion of its destination network

Rimini, Rhodes, and Varna join the low-cost airline's destinations from Poland, with launch promotions and tickets already available for sale

The OMNY payment system, which will completely replace the MetroCard, will also go live on AirTrain JFK, with an emphasis on contactless payment and a clear recommendation to use public transportation

The Canadian airline WestJet, which received severe criticism for cramping its planes and adding a new row of seats, announced the additional row will be removed: "The airline will return to its prior standard seat pitch"

El Al Group's Sun Dor announces its 20th destination for this summer: Varna, Bulgaria. Get all the details, including the opening date of the new line and the special launch price that includes a trolley and a backpack

Romania's flag carrier introduces Apple Wallet boarding passes for iOS users, part of broader efforts to improve mobile and online passenger services. Android users have until February 15, 2026, to add their boarding passes

A young brown whale of about 10 meters long has died after being struck by a vessel and buried on the beach. "The whale had subdermal hemorrhaging and a broken jaw on the right side. This type of blunt force injury is often associated with a large ship strike, and the nature of the wounds indicates that the whale was still alive when it was struck"

Instead of a flat tax for all tourists, the city council is proposing a tiered model: tourists in luxury hotels will pay more, while those staying in hostels and rental apartments will receive a discount. Who will pay double and who is completely exempt from the payment?

The NEOS' weekly direct flight from Milan Malpensa to Cartagena is back, expanding the Italian airline's long-haul network and connecting Europe with one of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations

Visiting a new country can jeopardise the security of your smartphone and the precious data stored on it. From the risk of physical theft to using unprotected Wi-Fi networks, downloading shady apps to order food or rideshare services, or scanning fake restaurant or parking QRs, there's a lot to be wary of while abroad. Here is what to do before and during travel