EU Leaders Back Ban on Airline Fees for Small Cabin Bags and Personal Items
EU lawmakers back proposal for free 7kg cabin bags and personal items on all flights. Final approval pending…
13 Andaman Tour Groups Seek Visa-Free Entry for Indian Tourists with Group Wedding Visa
Thai tourism groups urge the government to restore visa-free entry for Indians to protect the wedding and MICE…
Belarus Reports 18,835 Visa-Waiver Travelers from 38 European States Since January
Belarus reports 18,835 visa-waiver arrivals in 2026, extending the 38-country program for 30-day stays through December 31, 2026.
Cambodia Launches Four-Month Visa-Free Pilot for Chinese Tourists with E-Arrival Card
Cambodia offers a 14-day visa-free entry pilot for Chinese travelers from June 15 to Oct 15, 2026, removing…
Spain Adds Passport Checks for Visa-Exempt Visitors Under New ETIAS Travel Authorization
Spain will implement ETIAS in late 2026. Visa-exempt visitors need this pre-travel authorization plus a valid passport to…
Southwest Airlines Starts Interline Partnership with Singapore Airlines for Single-Ticket Travel
Southwest and Singapore Airlines launch 2026 interline partnership for single-ticket travel and through-checked bags via LAX, SFO, and…
Trump Administration Launches $750 Expedited Visa Pilot for B-1/B-2 Visitors
The U.S. launches a $750 optional pilot for B-1/B-2 visa applicants to get interviews within 10 days, bringing…
Azerbaijan Launches Visa-Free Travel for Japanese Nationals for Up to 30 Days
Azerbaijan's 2026 rules for Japan: e-visa or visa on arrival required, 30-day maximum stay, and zero visa fees.…
Cayman Visa Waiver Travelers Face Sudden ESTA Revocations Under Cuba-Related Rules
U.S. ESTA revocations for Cayman residents are tied to Cuba travel history and VWP rules, not a change…
British Home Office Reports Technical Outage in UK Electronic Travel Authorisation System
The UK restored its ETA system on June 5, 2026, after an outage caused widespread boarding denials for…
U.S. State Department Warns Travelers: Novelty Stamps Can Lead to Passport Defacement, Entry Denial
The U.S. State Department warns travelers that unofficial novelty stamps can lead to entry denial and passport invalidation…
U.S. Visa Rules and Visa Bonds Leave 25% of World Cup Fans Locked Out
U.S. visa restrictions on 39 countries could block 25% of fans from the 2026 World Cup, despite travel…
IATA Warns British Travellers as EES Screening Sparks Six-Hour Airport Queues
New EU Entry/Exit System causes major airport delays; UK travellers warned of potential 6-hour queues due to new…
Sri Lanka Offers Free Tourist Visa to Omani Citizens with Double-Entry Facility
Sri Lanka waives tourist visa fees for Omani citizens starting May 25, 2026, offering free 30-day ETA entry…