Security Challenges

After a two-and-a-half-year absence due to the war, American Airlines is resuming operations on the New York-Tel Aviv route. In an exclusive interview with PassportNews, Simon Hawkins, the company's managing director of international sales, explains the considerations for the return, demand, and the vision ahead into the centennial year of the world's largest airline

Milan Airport is preparing for the Winter Olympics and is increasing security measures ahead of the arrival of officials. Authorities have issued special instructions for passengers, which will be in effect throughout the weekend

The US Embassy in Havana warns of ongoing, daily power outages across Cuba, with severe fuel shortages affecting transportation, water, and communications. The embassy urges US citizens staying in the country or planning to travel there to prepare for extended disruptions, monitor official updates

The United States has issued security guidelines for its citizens attending the Rio de Janeiro Carnival. Highlights: serious warnings of random crimes, including thefts

AI is becoming part of daily life, from writing emails to offering advice. Here’s what that means for travel, and why the industry is well placed to lead the next phase of conversational commerce shaped by generative and agentic AI, including new security considerations, according to Sabre

An unusual security incident has occurred at Miami Airport, one of the busiest in the United States. A reported bomb threat prompted the evacuation of passengers. Police are investigating the incident, which apparently took place in the check-in areas

Some travelers arrive at the airport with a passport and a plane ticket; others arrive with turtles, ammunition or “training aids” that look like bombs. The TSA’s 2025 Unusual Findings Rankings are a crash course in human imagination, and the limits of security personnel’s patience

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

From February 1, 2026, US residents without a "REAL ID" will be required to pay $45 in advance and use an alternative identity verification system, subject to additional screening and possible delays: "TSA strongly encourages you check this list again before traveling, so you do not arrive at the airport without acceptable ID"

Boeing delivered 600 commercial planes and 131 defense and space units in 2025, with the 737 and 787 leading commercial production and Apache helicopters leading defense

EL AL launches unprecedented flight operation amid security challenges