Travel
China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries
China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov. 30, 2024, to…
Belgium’s Charleroi airport cancels all departures for Tuesday
Charleroi Airport cancels all Tuesday flights due to staff strike.
Japan’s Strategy to Increase Outbound Tourism: Free Passports Proposal
Free passports for 18-year-olds proposed to increase Japan's outbound travel.
UK flight chaos continues with dozens more cancellations at Gatwick and Heathrow
Flight cancellations at London Gatwick due to weather and staff shortages continue, affecting thousands of passengers. Disruptions prompt calls for leadership changes.
New EU travel rules for tourists: What changes in 2025?
New EU travel rules, including ETIAS for non-EU visitors, mean extra paperwork and a €7 fee for British tourists.
Foreign airlines lose interest in China as domestic carriers expand abroad
Chinese airlines are gaining market share on international routes, industry data shows, as foreign rivals are deterred by weak China travel demand…
German airport pauses flights after climate activists breach field
Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport temporarily halted flights early on Thursday after climate activists breached the airfield as part of a disruptive protest campaign…
Global cyber outage grounds flights and disrupts businesses
Falcon Sensor software is causing Microsoft Windows to crash
International air fares in Germany down 3% in first half 2024
German flight prices drop, except Europe, Africa. Lufthansa struggles.
TUI hopeful for summer despite higher prices
TUI sees good demand for the upcoming summer season despite higher prices
France’s air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe
Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday, after authorities failed to reach a deal with some…
Train drivers in England begin three-day series of strikes
Rail passengers across England will face significant disruption on Friday as train drivers at five operating companies carry out industrial action. The…