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Ryanair scraps its Prime membership service. Will you be affected?

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Reviving the Silk Road: Central Asia tourism surges

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US wardrobe warning falls flat as flyers slam air travel realities

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Thousands of Airbus planes grounded after faulty software detected

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Is Vienna dull? Austria invites entire Scottish village to find out

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Deadly Patagonia storm raises urgent questions over park safety

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EU lawmakers face backlash over proposed air passenger protections

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Higher entry fees for foreigners at US parks raise tourism concerns

The US Interior Department says new charges will fund park upkeep, but businesses fear international travellers will be put off visiting.

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How new forecasts could cut flight disruption from volcanic ash

Advances in volcanic ash forecasting could transform the aviation industry, avoiding the mass cancellation of flights.

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Venezuela withdraws permits from 6 airlines for cancelling flights

The Maduro government has revoked the operating permits of Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol after a 48-hour ultimatum expired. The airlines had suspended their routes following the US warning about the risks in the airspace.

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Nationwide strikes threaten holiday travel in Italy

Nationwide transport walkouts, including strikes on 28 November and 12 December, may affect holiday travel.

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What England’s new tourist taxes could mean for visitors

A new proposal would allow tourist taxes on overnight stays in the UK, bringing English cities in line with others across Europe.

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Skiing in Italy? Helmets are compulsory this season

Ski helmet laws widely exist for children in many other nations in Europe.

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Flights between Spain and Venezuela halted amid security warnings

Growing tension between Venezuela and the US has left hundreds of travellers stranded as airlines cancel flights.

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UK and European travellers can now get free domestic flights in Japan

Amid rising overtourism in popular cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan has introduced a new way of encouraging travel to lesser-visited areas.

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UK to enforce new ETA entry rules from February 2026

Visitors from countries such as the US, Canada and Australia will not be able to enter the UK without an ETA from 25 February 2026 onwards.

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Flights cancelled and trains cut as Belgium hit by nationwide strikes

Previous strikes in October resulted in severe delays and cancellations which affected tens of thousands of travellers across the country.

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Ryanair threatens to scrap all flights to the Azores

The airline previously cut flights to Spain and other destinations in Portugal, citing increased taxes and airport fees.

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Thailand weighs major change to alcohol laws

The afternoon alcohol sales ban dates to 1972, when it was passed to prevent civil servants from drinking during the workday.

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The TikTok effect: Has Jet2’s viral soundbite actually paid off?

Jet2 has praised the “unprecedented” success of its famous marketing campaign that took the internet by storm.

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Bali moves to stop hotels blocking public beach access

Bali’s governor hopes to pass a new regulation banning private beaches by the end of 2025.

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France targets unruly air passengers with hefty fines and travel bans

France is taking "decisive and effective” action to tackle unruly behaviour on flights with a new set of sanctions.

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World Cup fans could get their US visa fast-tracked. Here’s why

Donald Trump says that US embassies will offer visa appointment priority to those with 2026 World Cup tickets.

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UK’s ETA visa waiver: How to apply and avoid scam sites

To obtain the £16 (€19) visa waiver, travellers need to complete an online process via official UK government channels.

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Singapore to introduce world’s first green fuel tax for passengers

The aviation fuel levy will impact flyers on economy and premium cabins, but won’t come into effect until 2026.

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Portugal says Ryanair cannot refuse paper boarding passes

As of Wednesday 12 November, Ryanair passengers are required to have their boarding pass in digital format on their myRyanair app.

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Will US flights be back to normal in time for Thanksgiving?

An estimated 5.2 million passengers have been affected by staffing-related delays or cancellations since the government shutdown began on 1 October.

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Italy flights face disruption on Friday as easyJet and Volotea strike

EasyJet and Volotea flights are likely to be hit by delays and cancellations during the period of industrial action.

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Dover delays EES border checks until 2026 to avoid Christmas chaos

Authorities say “significant progress” has been made to streamline new digital border checks and minimise disruption for travellers.

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Godzilla invades Tokyo’s Haneda airport for a year-long installation

The nine-metre-tall statue will stand in Haneda Airport’s departures hall for one year.

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Britain’s biggest budget airline celebrates 30th anniversary

EasyJet has marked the 30th anniversary of its first flight by operating another on the same route, staffed entirely by crew turning 30 this month.

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Ryanair will only accept digital boarding passes starting this week

The move has raised concerns about elderly passengers who may not own or be comfortable using a smartphone.

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What to do if your flight is cancelled or delayed by the US shutdown

Major carriers, including Delta, United, American and Southwest, are offering refunds and fare waivers.

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Uzbekistan’s hospitality sector expands with record tourist arrivals

Uzbekistan’s hospitality industry is expanding fast. At HORECA EXPO 2025 in Tashkent, experts and investors discussed how hotels, local suppliers and new technologies are driving the country’s record tourism growth.

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US shutdown sparks flight cuts and chaos fears for travellers

The last time the US closed parts of its air space was in the wake of the 11 September 2001 attacks.

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Why have these European cities been named the best in the world?

A number of European cities, including London and Paris, have been named among the best in the world by the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking.

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Gastro Forum Tashkent 2025: From kitchens to culture

At Gastro Forum 2025 in Tashkent, local and international chefs discussed service, training, and the digital tools shaping Central Asia’s growing restaurant industry.

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Jamaica tourism rebuilds as December high season approaches

Airports are up and running while cruise ports eye a return to normal in mid-December.

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Tanzania unrest: Countries warn against non-essential travel

In Tanzania, violent post-election unrest has led to curfews, travel disruptions, and widespread international advisories against non-essential travel to the country.

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Paris to Madrid in a day? The EU’s €550 billion high-speed train plan might make it happen

The European Commission has unveiled its plan to connect Europe’s cities faster, aiming to open up remote regions and boost the economy. The first lines are expected to be running by 2030, with more to follow by 2040.

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Maldives brings in smoking ban for young people - including tourists

The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country.

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USA: flight delays increase due to long government shutdown

Nearly 13,000 air traffic controllers in the US have been working without pay since October, when the government shutdown began, but not all of them are willing to continue doing so, the FAA said.

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New EES border checks for tourists paused at Dover

The digital border system was due to come into force at the Port of Dover for tourist traffic on Saturday, 1 November.

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Central Asian countries strengthen cooperation in hospitality

At HORECA Expo 2025 in Tashkent, representatives from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan discussed digital tools, service culture, and how cross-border cooperation is shaping Central Asia’s fast-developing hospitality industry.

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This new night train will travel 1,400km from Switzerland to Sweden

Tickets for the EuroNight service are expected to go on sale starting 4 November.

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Travellers remain stranded as Hurricane Melissa slams Jamaica

Hundreds of travellers are still waiting for flights out of Jamaica and are warned of food and accommodation shortages.

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Five-hour Lisbon-Madrid rail link to go ahead by 2030, officials say

The agreement between the Portuguese and Spanish governments and the European Commission also foresees, among other goals, a high-speed connection between the two capitals by 2034.

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Which airline has been crowned the best in Europe?

Lufthansa has been crowned Europe’s best airline 13 times since the start of the World Travel Awards, maintaining a continuous winning streak from 2011 to 2016.

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Travelling to Thailand? What to expect during the mourning period

Although much of the country will wear mourning attire, tourists are not expected to do the same.

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This cruise aims to make sailing easier for Muslim travellers

The M/V Piano Land sailing from Malaysia in November, will cater specifically to Muslim travellers, with facilities such as 100 per cent halal food and alcohol-free beverages.

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‘Weirdly fascinating’: Why travel to Transnistria has gone viral

The mini Soviet nation remains internationally unrecognised, but it seems tourists can’t get enough.

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