Category: Travel

Qualified Entities are continuing to play a key role in the outsourcing strategy of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). EASA has therefore developed a streamlined system for the direct accreditation of Qualified Entities, designed to offer greater flexibility enabling faster and more efficient responses to the evolving needs of the Agency, National Competent […]

BRUSSELS, January 14 — This decade is decisive in combatting climate change, with record-breaking temperatures registered around the world in 2023 and 2024 and Europe warming faster than any other continent. Aviation, like most other economic sectors, is at a crossroads in its decarbonisation transition. Future environmental goals for noise and emissions reductions have been […]

Virgin Group is accelerating plans to place a major order for high-speed trains, signaling its intent to challenge Eurostar’s longstanding dominance in the Channel Tunnel market. The company aims to disrupt Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly, capitalizing on a competitive gap and responding to growing demand for faster, more efficient travel between the UK and Europe. Virgin’s […]

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has today issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin for the airspace of the Russian Federation. To ensure maximum flight safety amid Russia’s ongoing illegal invasion of Ukraine, the new Conflict Zone Information Bulletin replaces and broadens the scope of the recommendation regarding Russian airspace previously outlined in CZIB 2022-01R10. It […]

Starting January 8, 2025, the United Kingdom has implemented a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for travelers from non-European countries who previously did not require a visa. This change affects nationals from countries such as the United States, Australia, Brazil, and Argentina. The move is part of a broader effort to strengthen UK border […]

On January 6, Britain faced continued disruption as heavy snow, rainfall, and flooding impacted transport systems and communities. The Met Office issued widespread weather warnings for snow, ice, and rain, while the Environment Agency issued alerts for potential flooding in over 150 locations, exacerbated by ongoing rainfall and the thawing of snow. Travel Chaos Across […]

On January 1, 2025, passengers aboard Cathay Pacific Flight 880 experienced an extraordinary event that defied conventional notions of time travel. The flight, departing from Hong Kong and bound for Los Angeles, appeared to have crossed not only geographical boundaries but also the boundaries of time itself. The 12-hour flight, typically a straightforward journey from […]

Air India has made history by becoming the first airline in India to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on its domestic flights. Beginning January 1, 2025, the airline is providing complimentary Wi-Fi access to passengers aboard select aircraft, including the Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and certain Airbus A321neo models. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the […]

On Sunday, China unveiled its CR450 high-speed train in Beijing, marking a significant milestone in rail transportation. With an operational speed of 400 km/h, the CR450 is poised to become the fastest high-speed train in the world once it enters commercial service. Developed by the China Railway Corporation, the CR450 is a product of years […]

Travelers across Europe are facing significant disruptions to their journeys during the peak holiday season, as strikes continue to cripple transportation networks in several countries. With workers in various sectors, including public transport, aviation, and railways, protesting for better pay and improved working conditions, delays and cancellations are widespread. Many of these industrial actions are […]