Travel News This Tuscan town is offering cash to new residents The mayor of Radicondoli has earmarked €400,000 this year to lure new residents. 11/12/2025
Travel News ‘Pyjama parties’ call for restoration of Europe’s axed night trains The decline of international night trains across Europe is facing growing scrutiny – as activists opt to protest in comfort. 11/12/2025
Partner content Thai Airways’ mindful makeover: where comfort meets conscience Partner content presented by Thai Airways Thai Airways brings calm, conscience and comfort to the skies with its new A321neo aircraft fleet and mindful service philosophy. 11/12/2025
Travel News US weighs mandatory social media checks for visitors The new rules would also require a mandatory selfie, as well as the names and birth dates of close family. 10/12/2025
Travel News World’s longest flight takes off with record-breaking 29-hour route The continent-spanning journey has a two-hour stopover in Auckland. 10/12/2025
Travel News New startup GoVolta promises cheap train tickets and direct routes The service plans to expand to France in late 2026. 10/12/2025
Travel News Is travel to Japan still safe after the earthquake? The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022. 09/12/2025
Travel News Spend New Year’s Eve partying onboard Europe's luxury trains La Dolce Vita's three-day experience comes with a price tag to match its exclusivity, starting at €11,280 per passenger. 09/12/2025
Travel News Portugal strikes have grounded flights and disrupted transport About half of the country’s workforce is expected to take part in the walkout. 08/12/2025
Travel News Who is to blame for Lisbon airport's chaotic border queues? Portuguese police unions have warned that government pressure to reduce airport queues is forcing the use of simplified border checks that bypass security databases. 08/12/2025
Travel News Thailand makes major change to alcohol laws The afternoon alcohol sales ban dated to 1972, when it was passed to prevent civil servants from drinking during the workday. 08/12/2025
Moments These European Christmas trains offer snowy peaks and festive markets Start off the holidays with a bang with these unique European winter and Christmas train journeys, offering luxury, adventure and slow travel. 06/12/2025
Travel News Eurostar takes ‘next step’ to launch direct trains from Germany to UK Direct train services linking Germany and the UK were unveiled earlier this year, but what progress has been made since? 05/12/2025
Travel News France could introduce a new €15 per passenger cruise tax Following other European countries such as Greece and Norway, France is the latest to clamp down on cruise ships with a new tax proposal. 05/12/2025
Travel News Milan bans check-in key boxes for short rentals from 2026 From 2026, Milan is cracking down on short-term rentals with a ban on key boxes on public land. 05/12/2025
Travel News IndiGo flight chaos: Major Indian airports hit as country’s largest airline cancels services India’s largest airline faces operational turmoil after new aviation safety rules limit crew working hours. 05/12/2025
Travel News All the new travel rules from around Europe in 2025 Travel rules have changed across Europe in 2025, from new EU border controls to rising tourist taxes and crackdowns on bad behaviour. 05/12/2025
Travel News Luxury night buses with lie-flat seats have landed in Europe The 21 seats have been modelled on those found in business class on planes. 04/12/2025
Travel News Ryanair scraps its Prime membership service. Will you be affected? Ryanair says its loyalty scheme has cost the airline more than €1.5 million in passenger fare discounts since its launch. 01/12/2025
Travel News Reviving the Silk Road: Central Asia tourism surges The 30th Tashkent International Tourism Fair highlights Silk Road tourism growth, driven by flights, multi-country routes, local crafts, and AI planning tools. 01/12/2025
Travel News US wardrobe warning falls flat as flyers slam air travel realities Transport Secretary Sean Duffy’s video campaign romanticises an era that never truly existed, critics say. 30/11/2025
Travel News Thousands of Airbus planes grounded after faulty software detected Airlines have been forced to ground thousands of Airbus planes following a software problem possibly linked to an aircraft's sudden loss of altitude last month. 29/11/2025
Travel News Is Vienna dull? Austria invites entire Scottish village to find out Vienna is so eager to bust its ‘dull’ reputation, it has invited 100 Scots to experience the city’s highlights. 29/11/2025
Travel News Deadly Patagonia storm raises urgent questions over park safety An absence of park rangers, and issues with weather forecasting, led a group of tourists to embark on the tricky O Circuit trek despite worsening weather conditions. 27/11/2025
Europe News EU lawmakers face backlash over proposed air passenger protections MEPs are under increasing pressure from consumer groups and industry representatives on proposed air passenger rights legislation, with the European aviation sector urging a six-month pause in negotiations in order to conduct an impact assessment. 27/11/2025
Travel News Higher entry fees for foreigners at US parks raise tourism concerns The US Interior Department says new charges will fund park upkeep, but businesses fear international travellers will be put off visiting. 27/11/2025
Travel News How new forecasts could cut flight disruption from volcanic ash Advances in volcanic ash forecasting could transform the aviation industry, avoiding the mass cancellation of flights. 27/11/2025
Travel News Venezuela withdraws permits from 6 airlines for cancelling flights The Maduro government has revoked the operating permits of Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol after a 48-hour ultimatum expired. The airlines had suspended their routes following the US warning about the risks in the airspace. 27/11/2025
Travel News Nationwide strikes threaten holiday travel in Italy Nationwide transport walkouts, including strikes on 28 November and 12 December, may affect holiday travel. 27/11/2025
Travel News What England’s new tourist taxes could mean for visitors A new proposal would allow tourist taxes on overnight stays in the UK, bringing English cities in line with others across Europe. 26/11/2025
Travel News Skiing in Italy? Helmets are compulsory this season Ski helmet laws widely exist for children in many other nations in Europe. 25/11/2025
Travel News Flights between Spain and Venezuela halted amid security warnings Growing tension between Venezuela and the US has left hundreds of travellers stranded as airlines cancel flights. 25/11/2025
Travel News UK and European travellers can now get free domestic flights in Japan Amid rising overtourism in popular cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan has introduced a new way of encouraging travel to lesser-visited areas. 25/11/2025
Travel News UK to enforce new ETA entry rules from February 2026 Visitors from countries such as the US, Canada and Australia will not be able to enter the UK without an ETA from 25 February 2026 onwards. 24/11/2025
Travel News Flights cancelled and trains cut as Belgium hit by nationwide strikes Previous strikes in October resulted in severe delays and cancellations which affected tens of thousands of travellers across the country. 24/11/2025
Travel News Ryanair threatens to scrap all flights to the Azores The airline previously cut flights to Spain and other destinations in Portugal, citing increased taxes and airport fees. 21/11/2025
Travel News The TikTok effect: Has Jet2’s viral soundbite actually paid off? Jet2 has praised the “unprecedented” success of its famous marketing campaign that took the internet by storm. 20/11/2025
Travel News Bali moves to stop hotels blocking public beach access Bali’s governor hopes to pass a new regulation banning private beaches by the end of 2025. 19/11/2025
Travel News France targets unruly air passengers with hefty fines and travel bans France is taking "decisive and effective” action to tackle unruly behaviour on flights with a new set of sanctions. 19/11/2025
Travel News World Cup fans could get their US visa fast-tracked. Here’s why Donald Trump says that US embassies will offer visa appointment priority to those with 2026 World Cup tickets. 18/11/2025
Travel News UK’s ETA visa waiver: How to apply and avoid scam sites To obtain the £16 (€19) visa waiver, travellers need to complete an online process via official UK government channels. 18/11/2025
Travel News Singapore to introduce world’s first green fuel tax for passengers The aviation fuel levy will impact flyers on economy and premium cabins, but won’t come into effect until 2026. 18/11/2025
Travel News Portugal says Ryanair cannot refuse paper boarding passes As of Wednesday 12 November, Ryanair passengers are required to have their boarding pass in digital format on their myRyanair app. 14/11/2025
Travel News Will US flights be back to normal in time for Thanksgiving? An estimated 5.2 million passengers have been affected by staffing-related delays or cancellations since the government shutdown began on 1 October. 14/11/2025