The end of passport stamps: After a trial period since October 2025, starting today, April 10, 2026, Europe moves to fully digital control of passenger entry. Everything you need to know
Flying to Greece soon? The new entry and exit system has come into effect, which means airports are now collecting biometric data from passengers from countries outside the European Union. Expect border check delays in the near future
Airport and public transport services across Italy may face major disruption in mid-March as workers plan nationwide strikes affecting travel, starting with a 24-hour local public transport strike announced for today, March 13, by a trade union in Udine
The Vereinigung Cockpit union has begun a two-day strike today and tomorrow, March 12-13. Lufthansa is operating a reduced flight schedule and expects to operate just over 50% of flights, with about 60% of long-haul routes operating. Affected passengers have already received notices from the company
Lufthansa and CityLine pilots are going on strike on March 12 and 13 as the company seeks to keep passengers safe amid uncertainty about the situation in Iran. Lufthansa calls on the pilots' union to open discussions on modernization instead of escalation
airBaltic updates that, in accordance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's guidelines, the aircraft may only fly with crew for its transfer to a new location
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated its air safety guidelines for conflict zones: airlines are asked to take precautions until March 6, 2026
Lufthansa Group and Air India strengthen ties with a new agreement to expand routes, coordinate services, and enhance travel between Europe and India’s booming market
Athens taxi drivers' unions will hold a three-day strike in protest over their working conditions. The drivers are threatening to continue the strike indefinitely. Other public transport services will operate as usual, but demonstrations are expected to disrupt traffic in the Greek capital
The Vereinigung Cockpit union and the cabin crew union UFO have declared a strike; affected Lufthansa passengers will receive new flight dates or alternative means of transport
