Category: Travel

A massive power outage across the Iberian Peninsula severely disrupted travel on April 28, 2025, grounding flights and halting public transport across Portugal and parts of Spain. As a member of the European Union, Portugal’s sudden grid failure sent ripple effects across major European air corridors, with connections to cities including Berlin, Brussels, London, Paris, […]

In a major leap toward transforming urban transportation, Joby Aviation has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce the UK’s first zero-emission air taxi service. Announced on March 15, 2025, the service aims to revolutionize travel between major cities with fast, eco-friendly flights. Joby’s all-electric air taxis will connect key Virgin Atlantic hubs, including London Heathrow […]

As the 2025 travel season approaches, the U.S. Department of State has issued updated travel advisories for Morocco, Colombia, Venezuela, the Bahamas, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom, citing escalating risks related to terrorism, crime, civil unrest, and public health. Key Advisories and Risk Factors These updates fall under the U.S. State Department’s four-tier advisory […]

Italy is preparing for a wave of transport strikes throughout May 2025 that are expected to cause major disruption across the country’s railways and airports, impacting both domestic and international travel. The walkouts, organized by multiple unions, will affect key hubs like Rome, Milan, and Venice, with long-distance and regional rail services, commuter trains, and […]

Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline to launch a dedicated AI apprenticeship program, aiming to foster digital fluency and future-proof its workforce. In partnership with education technology company Cambridge Spark, the airline has introduced the AI Champion Apprenticeship, targeting non-technical employees across departments including engineering, operations, finance, and HR. The initiative is designed to […]

United Airlines is reducing its domestic flight schedule and retiring 21 aircraft earlier than planned amid declining demand for U.S. travel and growing international momentum—particularly across the Asia-Pacific region. The moves come as the carrier braces for potential economic turbulence and adjusts to evolving travel patterns in 2025. The airline will reduce U.S. domestic capacity […]

As international travel continues to rebound post-pandemic, the U.S. Department of State has issued a series of updated travel advisories, placing heightened warnings on Colombia, Pakistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Ethiopia, Egypt, Macau, and Honduras. The alerts—driven by concerns over terrorism, violent crime, political unrest, and restricted consular access—highlight growing security challenges in several popular and […]

In April 2025, twelve European nations—Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Finland, Denmark, Norway, the UK, and Estonia—are anticipating a historic influx of over 100 million international tourists during the Easter weekend. This surge is propelled by the resurgence of long-haul travel from key markets: the United States, China, Australia, and New Zealand. Factors […]

The UK is set to experience significant travel disruptions this Easter weekend, with an estimated 74 million journeys anticipated across roads, railways, and airports. This surge in travel coincides with extensive engineering works on the rail network and adverse weather conditions in the south-west. Road Travel The AA forecasts nearly 19 million vehicle journeys on […]

On April 5, 2025, the Czech Republic marked a significant milestone in railway innovation with the launch of its first autonomous passenger train. The train, named Edita, operates on the Kopidlno–Dolní Bousov line, a historic route revitalized for this purpose. Developed by AŽD Praha, a Czech signalling manufacturer, Edita is a modified 810 series diesel […]