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.
Netherlands hikes short private jet tax to €420 per passenger
Starting 2025, the Netherlands will levy €420 per passenger on private flights under 2,000 km, with higher rates for longer trips. Lowering weight thresholds means roughly 82% of private flights…
Draft rules on flight power banks worry producers and consumers
China now prohibits non-3C-certified power banks on domestic flights, restricts passengers to two units under 160 Wh combined,…
Atlanta Flight Canceled After Fake Gun, Passenger Opens Exit
A KLM transatlantic flight was cancelled in Atlanta after a passenger opened an emergency exit, deploying the slide;…
Ethiopia Advances Bishoftu Airport as Africa’s Next Major Aviation Hub
Bishoftu International Airport is a major greenfield project near Addis Ababa. Phase one costs USD 12.5 billion, aims…
Chinese Tourist Dies Falling From Kansai Airport; Investigation Ongoing
On Nov. 25, 2025, a Chinese tourist in his twenties fell from the fourth floor of Kansai International…
Philadelphia Airport Evacuation: Plane Evacuated Over Mechanical Issue
A mechanical issue forced evacuation of an American Airlines plane at Philadelphia International Airport; no injuries were reported.…
Biffy Clyro Postpones U.S. Tour Over Visa Error, Reschedules to 2026
A wrong start date on Biffy Clyro's work visas forced postponement of their December U.S. shows. Despite legal…
ESTA Fee Increases to $40: What Travelers Should Know
The ESTA fee jumped to $40 on September 30, 2025, due to HR‑1, moving from $21. The increase…
Southwest Leads With 726+ Flight Disruptions During FAA Ground Stops
FAA-ordered ground stops and phased reductions disrupted flights at major hubs, with Southwest reporting 726 affected flights. The…
China’s Expanded Visa Waivers Drive Travel Surge and Global Ties
In 2025 China expanded visa waivers and the 240-hour transit program, spurring a 35%+ rise in international arrivals.…