Travel
Visa-free destinations, transit rules, airport entry requirements, and travel advisories for international travelers. Country-specific guides covering ETA, eVisa, and visa-on-arrival options updated for 2026.
Saudi Arabia’s aviation boom reshapes Middle East travel landscape
Saudi aviation is scaling rapidly: Riyadh Air plans launch in 2025, GACA removed cabotage on May 1, 2025, and King Salman Airport targets 120 million passengers by 2030. Passenger and…
France and India Expand Air Connectivity with New Routes in 2025 Fall Season
In Sept–Dec 2025, IndiGo, Air France‑KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic expand routes and codeshares, deploy A350s/787s, and launch…
ESTA fee to rise to $40 in U.S. starting September 30, 2025
CBP set the ESTA fee increase to $40 effective September 30, 2025. Applications approved before that date remain…
American Airlines Seeks DOT Approval to Immediately Cut Intl Cuban Routes
On June 7, 2025, American sought DOT approval to cut Summer 2025 Miami–Havana frequencies and suspend Miami–Santiago de…
Porter Adds Ottawa–Fort McMurray nonstop service in 4Q25
Beginning November 17, 2025, Porter will operate a year‑round nonstop between Ottawa and Fort McMurray three times weekly…
Thai Air May Halt Flight Expansion Plans Amid Aircraft Shortages
Global aircraft shortages and delivery delays force Thai Airways to slow parts of its 2025 expansion. The carrier…
SWISS Lounge Geneva Falls Short: Not Much Better Than the Flight
SWISS Geneva lounges offer quality buffets and drinks but lack showers and private bathrooms. Strict eligibility checks led…
Kazakhstan Introduces Policy: Confiscated Items Now Disposed Immediately at Airports
Effective August 27, 2025, Kazakhstan airports permanently dispose of confiscated items (no reclaim or compensation). The policy covers…
Ryanair CEO again urges UK to scrap Air Passenger Duty
APD rate rises take effect April 1, 2025, raising short‑haul economy by up to £2 and expected to…
Labor Day travel surge at Harry Reid International expected this year
Harry Reid International expects about 500,000 passengers Aug 28–Sep 2, 2025; Aug 29 will be busiest. TSA predicts…