EU Flight Rights Are Getting a Major Upgrade for Families, Bags and Delays
New EU air passenger rights will bring free family seating, clearer baggage pricing, free name corrections and easier compensation claims from mid-2027.
Saudi Arabia’s New Package Visa Could Make Trips Much Easier to Book
Saudi Arabia has launched Package Visa, a digital initiative that integrates tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings.
Ryanair Drops Family Seating Fee After Watchdog Probe Into Parent-Child Seats
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Ryanair has changed its family seating policy after a UK watchdog opened an investigation into charges for parents sitting with young children.
Rome Airports May Suspend EU Biometric Checks to Avoid Summer Travel Chaos
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Rome airport officials are warning that the EU’s new biometric border system could cause major summer delays for non-EU travelers unless checks are eased.
Venezuela Earthquake Travel Warning: Why Tourists Should Avoid Caracas Right Now
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Two powerful earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing damage in Caracas and nearby regions and making nonessential travel risky while rescue operations continue.
Popular U.S. Beaches Face Closures as Bacteria Alerts Spread
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Beachgoers in several U.S. states are facing swimming advisories and closures after water tests found elevated bacteria levels during the summer season.
Japan to Raise Tourist Visa Fees Fivefold From July
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Japan will raise visa fees for foreign visitors for the first time since 1978, as the country adjusts charges amid inflation, yen weakness and record tourism demand.
Venice May Charge Day-Trippers Up to €50 to Enter the City
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Venice is considering a major increase to its day-tripper entry fee, with officials weighing a sliding charge of up to €50 on the city’s busiest dates.
Ebola Travel Map Shows How Fast Outbreak Rules Can Disrupt Trips
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Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Riskline’s new Ebola outbreak map tracks travel restrictions, health screening and entry rules as governments respond to cases in Central and East Africa.
Argentina’s Golden Passport Plan Could Reshape Travel Mobility in South America
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Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
Argentina is preparing a citizenship-by-investment program that could give global travelers a new mobility option in South America.