Starting Feb 2026, passengers without REAL ID can pay $45 to verify their identity at security checkpoints using TSA Confirm.ID; the fee will cover a 10-day travel period and will be available at select airports
Technology giant Samsung has launched the Smart Tagged Baggage service that lets you place a tiny device in your suitcase and attach a location report to your lost luggage complaint. Initially, the service will only work with one airline, with others joining later
The US Embassy in Dar es Salaam issues a warning to citizens ahead of calls for nationwide protests, warning of riots, possible curfews, roadblocks, internet shutdowns, and flight and ferry cancellations
Forecasters are predicting light snow in the pre-dawn hours in the north of New York City, which will quickly fade into heavy rain. Authorities are preparing to prevent flooding and are urging residents to prepare in advance
Travelers to the UK must have a valid ETA from February 2026. Most applications are processed in minutes via the official app. Since October 2023, 13.3 million visitors have used the ETA system
Starting in 2026, Gatwick will become the only UK airport with direct flights to Sharjah, the UAE, adding two daily Air Arabia services on A321LR aircraft; the new service will offer "affordable and reliable air travel options"
It starts today: for a week, from November 25 to December 2, millions of passengers are expected to pass through US airports. On peak day, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, 3 million passengers will fly in one day
Virtuoso’s Luxe Report 2025 outlines where affluent travelers are going in 2026, what motivates them, and how climate and cost pressures are shaping their choices; the report shows insights of over 2,400 travel advisors in 50+ countries
SkyTeam marked its 25th anniversary in Paris, outlining plans for expanding digital tools, air-rail partnerships, and a new Frankfurt lounge. The 550-square-meter lounge will offer showers, quiet booths, and VIP and relaxation areas
From beach resorts to ski towns, IHG is cutting prices for Travel Tuesday. Members save up to 25% off 6,800 hotels; donations earn a match to support global nutrition efforts
