Category: Travel

The European Commission and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), along with Member States, are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East to assess the evolving threats and risks, and their impact on civil aviation. Following recent developments, notably the agreed cease-fire agreements and overall reduction of short-term tensions, the Integrated EU Aviation […]

Travelling is my favourite thing to do — what isn’t great about it? Meeting locals and learning about the history and culture of the destination, seeing natural beauty all over the world, and taking in art made by artists we still learn about in schools; nothing else compares! However, there’s one thing that I would […]

Negotiations between India and Japan regarding the rolling stock contract for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project have hit a standstill, delaying plans for trial runs on a key 56km stretch between Surat and Bilimora. The trials, initially scheduled for next year, are now uncertain due to unresolved issues surrounding the supply of trains and other […]

Budapest Airport, part of the VINCI Airports network, with the support of Visit Hungary, announces the launch of the first ever direct connection between Kuwait and Hungary, marking an important milestone in the airport’s history. Operated by Jazeera Airways, the new route between Budapest and Kuwait City will connect the two cities twice weekly, from June […]

Spain has solidified its place as one of the world’s top tourist destinations, recording a remarkable 90 million international visitors in 2024. This surge, up 10% from the previous year, has significantly boosted the country’s economy, with tourism generating 126 billion euros—12.3% of Spain’s GDP. The country has overtaken all but France in global tourism, […]

Travelers in London are experiencing significant delays and cancellations across key rail services today, following incidents of cable theft and a broken-down train. Greater Anglia services into Stratford and Liverpool Street have been severely disrupted due to stolen signalling cables in the Lea Bridge area. Additionally, Southern and Gatwick Express services between East Croydon and […]

Ongoing winter storms across the United States have wreaked havoc on air travel, affecting a range of major international and domestic airlines, including United, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, KLM, Emirates, Delta, JetBlue, Air Canada, and Air France. More than 2,000 flights have been either canceled or delayed, as snow and icy conditions cripple key hubs, […]

Heathrow Airport has praised the UK Home Office’s decision to eliminate the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for non-European passengers in airside transit across all UK airports. This move is expected to enhance the UK’s position as a global transit hub, benefiting airports like Heathrow, Manchester, and others. Background and Impact Across UK Airports Under […]

As of January 1, 2025, Iceland officially joined EUROCONTROL as its 42nd Member State, marking a significant milestone in European air navigation. This accession comes ten years after the last member state joined the organization and reinforces Iceland’s long-standing involvement in European aviation. Iceland’s integration into EUROCONTROL aligns with its existing connections within Europe, including […]

The Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Executive Administration Director of the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement (OCCAR), Joachim Sucker, co-signed on 15 January 2025 in Bonn, Germany the first formal agreement between the two organisations to enhance the European […]