Travel Advisory

Around 690 million tourists travelled internationally in H1 2026, with global arrivals up 0.4% as conflict and rising costs weighed on tourism

Visiting London this weekend? The Millwall vs West Ham derby could mean busier trains, crowds and extra police activity around The Den and South Bermondsey

Gatwick Express services are suspended after a fire near East Croydon. Passengers can use existing tickets on alternative services at no extra cost

Italy will cut diesel taxes through October 5 and exempt eligible cars, motorcycles and mopeds from vehicle tax in 2027 under a new decree

More countries are issuing eVisas, but airlines still face different verification systems. IATA is calling for standardized digital travel authorization checks

Etihad Airways is expanding its Swissport partnership from 30 to 40 airports, covering ground handling, cargo and potential lounge services

Gett is expanding its overseas travel booking service, which it launched this summer, to dozens of additional countries. Users will be able to book trips to the new destinations right from the app

Emirates has signed 11 agreements at Arabian Travel Market, covering tourism promotion, customer segments, travel services and airline partnerships

Etihad is launching Etihad Escapes, a new platform allowing passengers to add hotels to flight bookings, with more travel services planned

Emirates Skywards members can earn double Miles on eligible Emirates and flydubai flights booked from September 15 to 30 for travel through November

Indian health authorities have issued an Ebola advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through three high-risk countries, urging travelers with symptoms to report immediately to airport health officials

The US has launched a major response to Ebola outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda, including travel restrictions and emergency funding. "Our first goal has been to ensure the safety of Americans abroad and the protection of the American homeland"

The US State Department has published an updated list of particularly dangerous countries and clarified that they should not be visited under any circumstances

With Gulf airspace closed, British nationals in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE must register with FCDO for updates and read the official guide on staying safe indoors and seeking shelter: "Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities"

Due to violent unrest following elections in Tanzania, curfews have been imposed in various regions and internet access is blocked

Canada issues high crime travel alert for Brazil: tourists at risk even at popular beaches. Tourists have been injured or killed if they resisted armed robbers

Energy Crisis Escalates in Cuba: Fuel shortages cripple hotels and tourist sites' ability to operate backup generators - this is the result