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British Airways cancels 37 flights across Europe, disrupting travellers

Late October 2025 disruptions forced the cancellation of 37 flights by British Airways, Air France and Finnair across major European…

Luxembourg Short-Stay Schengen Visa for India: Updated 2025 Guidance

From October 2025 Indian short-stay Schengen applicants must apply via VFS Global Luxembourg in India; processing is 15 days but…

What to Know About Europe’s New EES and ETIAS for Travelers

From October 12, 2025, EES will record non-EU visitors’ biometrics and replace passport stamps; full deployment by April 10, 2026.…

Air France Suspends Madagascar Flights Amid Security Crisis (2025)

Following escalating protests and a reported CAPSAT mutiny in Antananarivo, Air France paused Paris–Antananarivo flights October 11–13, 2025. Ivato Airport…

Europe’s Biometric Entry: End of Passport Stamps, EES Unveiled

From October 12, 2025, the EES will replace passport stamps with biometric records—fingerprints and facial images—for most non-EU short-stay travelers…

Schengen Visa Delays in 2025: Why Appointments Stretch to Months

In 2025 Schengen visa wait times ballooned as applications rose sharply and consulates remain understaffed and reliant on uneven digital…

Turkish Retirees Use Bulgaria’s Retirement D Visa for Schengen Access

Following Bulgaria’s Schengen entry on January 1, 2025, many Turkish retirees pursue the Retirement D visa. Requirements include about €500…

Condor Schedules Retirement of Europe’s Last Boeing 757-300s

Condor will retire Europe’s last Boeing 757-300 on November 5, 2025, with a ticketed farewell flight and seat auction. The…