Cruise Guests Watch Harrowing Rescue of Sailor and Cat
Carnival cruise passengers off Mexico watched a dramatic nighttime rescue as crew pulled a stranded sailor and his cat from a failing sailboat.
Vanessa Jackson
Based in Southampton, one of Europe’s busiest cruise hubs, Vanessa follows cruise line announcements and maritime travel trends. Her reporting helps readers stay informed about the ships, ports, and operational changes shaping the cruise world.
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EU border checks leave over 120 easyJet passengers stranded in Milan
New EU biometric border checks at Milan Linate left more than 120 easyJet passengers bound for Manchester stranded, highlighting teething problems with the Entry/Exit System.
Middle East Flight Chaos Strands Travelers at Key Hubs
Regional airspace restrictions and airline suspensions have stranded passengers and triggered 19 cancellations and 62 delays at hubs in Sharjah, Amman and Cairo.
Thailand Reviews 60-Day Visa Exemption for 93 Nations
Thailand’s flagship 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries is under formal review, signaling a pivot from simple volume growth to more controlled, higher-value tourism.
Italy EES Chaos Strands EasyJet Passengers in Milan
New EU border checks at Milan Linate left almost 100 EasyJet passengers bound for Manchester stranded as flight EJU5420 departed with just 34 on board.
Doha Cancellations Disrupt Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and RJ Routes
Nearly a dozen cancellations at Doha’s Hamad International have disrupted Qatar Airways, Gulf Air and Royal Jordanian links to key Asian and European hubs.
How DiscoverEU Opens Europe to 18-Year-Old Travelers
The EU’s DiscoverEU rail pass is giving 18-year-olds a free ticket to explore Europe, blending budget travel with cultural discovery and informal learning.
Mass Flight Cancellations Leave Germany’s Hubs Gridlocked
Strikes and operational cutbacks have triggered 733 flight cancellations and 170 delays across Germany, stranding thousands of passengers at major airports.
Pan Pacific London Joins Inclusive Hospitality Alliance
Pan Pacific London, a Forbes five star hotel in the Square Mile, has joined an inclusive hospitality alliance, strengthening the City’s accessibility and diversity offer.
MSC Poesia’s Alaska Debut Signals New U.S. Cruise Era
MSC Poesia’s 2026 Alaska season from Seattle marks a high‑profile expansion for MSC Cruises and underscores Alaska’s central role in resurgent U.S. cruise tourism.
Greece’s Underwater World Becomes Cheaper, Greener and Easier to Reach
New laws, marine parks and targeted subsidies are turning Greece into a leading hub for accessible, eco-conscious diving tourism and coastal preservation.
Wizz Air Unveils New Turin Base to Power Italy Expansion
Wizz Air will open a new base at Turin Airport in September 2026, adding aircraft, routes and capacity as it accelerates its Italian growth strategy.