Category: Travel

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 […]

Tangier, Morocco, is set to enhance its urban transportation infrastructure with a significant light rail project, aligning with the nation’s broader Railway Strategy 2040. This initiative aims to modernize the city’s transit network, facilitating improved mobility for residents and visitors, particularly in anticipation of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Project Overview The planned light rail […]

Recent data reveals a significant downturn in European tourism to the United States, with visitors from countries like Ireland, Norway, and Germany decreasing by 17%. This decline is largely attributed to heightened political and economic uncertainties under President Donald Trump’s administration. In March 2025, UK tourism to the U.S. saw a 14.3% drop compared to […]

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 […]