Travel Alert

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

WHO update: The WHO says seven people became ill, including three deaths, in the hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Human-to-human transmission may have occurred, report specialists. "Based on the current information, including how hantavirus spreads, WHO assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low"

Hantavirus originates in animals and also infects humans, although it is not transmitted between them. The dangerous virus can cause severe lung or kidney damage and even death. Here's how to recognize symptoms and reduce the risk of infection. Also: the bad news about treatment and mortality rates

Cruise alert: WHO is tracking a hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise, with one confirmed case, five suspected, and three deaths. Investigations and evacuations are underway. WHO: "We have informed our National Focal Points according to the International Health Regulations and a Disease Outbreak News for the public will be issued"

A vehicle exploded near the metro station near the Red Fort, one of the most symbolic sites in India; the US Embassy issued a security alert for its citizens

Yellow and orange alerts issued by Costa Rican authorities due to gas emissions, earthquakes, and ash from Poás volcano. The park may close without prior notice, and flight disruptions are possible