Etihad’s first nonstop Luxembourg–Abu Dhabi flights from October 29, 2026 promise shorter journeys, premium three class comfort and smoother connections across Asia and the Middle East for Benelux travelers.
Storm Goretti cripples UK and France travel networks with hurricane force winds, deep snow and mass power cuts, causing severe airport, rail and ferry disruption and ongoing weekend chaos for stranded passengers.
Galápagos expedition cruises are transforming from niche science trips into coveted luxury adventures, offering small-ship wildlife encounters, strict sustainability standards and limited-capacity itineraries that reward early planners with rare, immersive experiences.
As Europe’s biometric Entry/Exit System ramps up, ABTA warns of longer queues ahead and urges EU border guards to use emergency suspension powers early to protect Easter and summer holiday travel.
Indian Railways extends New Delhi–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra special trains into early January 2026, offering extra reserved holiday and pilgrimage capacity amid near full occupancies and Vande Bharat disruption.
Severe Victoria line delays after a Finsbury Park points failure left London commuters stranded on 9 January 2026, with packed platforms, overflowing buses and lengthy knock on journey times across the network.
Storm Goretti slams Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly with 99mph winds, blizzards and mass power cuts, triggering rare red alerts and urgent warnings to avoid all but essential UK travel.
U.S. quietly expands a controversial visa bond program requiring up to 15,000 dollar deposits from select countries, reshaping 2026 travel plans, adding hefty upfront costs and sparking tourism, equity and diplomacy concerns.
