Category: Travel

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched a new call for qualified candidates interested in a fixed-term employment as Seconded National Experts (SNEs) at its headquarters in Cologne, Germany. SNEs support EASA with their high level of professional knowledge and experience, in particular in areas where this is not available in house. The secondment […]

If you’re planning an Easter or spring getaway to Europe, be prepared: travel strikes are expected to affect key transport networks across France, Italy, and Greece from April through June 2025. Disruptions will likely impact flights, trains, and public transport, as unions in multiple countries protest over working conditions, pay, and pension reforms. Here’s what […]

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, April 10, 2025 — The European airspace is one of the busiest and most complex in the world. As traffic demand continues to rise, it is important that all airspace users are able to be seen while flying and are also able to see each other. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has […]

London Euston, one of the UK’s busiest railway stations, will completely close from April 19 to 21, 2025, due to a major infrastructure upgrade. The closure—timed during the Easter bank holiday weekend—is expected to disrupt travel for thousands heading to and from Scotland, Manchester, Liverpool, and other northern destinations along the West Coast Main Line. […]

Travelers heading to Europe this Easter are being urged to prepare for widespread disruptions as France, Italy, and Greece face a new wave of transport strikes from April through June 2025. Industrial action across aviation, rail, and public transport sectors is expected to affect thousands of passengers during the busy holiday period. The strikes stem […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has further extended the consultation period for the proposed Level 2 Means of Compliance (MoC): to the Special Condition on Electric/Hybrid Propulsion Systems (EHPS) — SC E-19. EASA encourages all interested parties and affected stakeholders to review and comment on the proposed MoC via the dedicated Comment-Response Tool […]

COLOGNE, March 27, 2025 — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued the first Design or Production Organisation (DPO) approval of equipment for Air Traffic Management/Air Navigation (ATM/ANS) services, marking a major milestone in the journey towards a safer, more secure, interoperable, and efficient operation of the European ATM network in all phases of […]

Melbourne Airport is set to embark on a major $4 billion expansion project as it looks to accommodate rising passenger numbers. The expansion follows a record-breaking December, which saw over 1.14 million international passengers pass through the airport. The project, expected to be completed by 2026, will include the expansion of the international check-in and […]

A power outage that halted operations at Heathrow Airport for nearly 24 hours has prompted investigations from both the British government and the airport itself. The incident, which occurred last Friday, caused widespread disruption affecting 1,351 flights and approximately 291,000 passengers, making it one of the largest disruptions to hit the airport in recent history. […]

Turkey is experiencing significant travel chaos as mass protests continue in response to the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. The protests, which have intensified over recent days, are causing major disruptions to both domestic and international travel, especially in Istanbul. For those planning to visit Turkey, here’s a comprehensive update on the current situation […]