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U.K. Immigration: Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme to Launch in 2023
As part of its new universal “Permission to Travel” scheme, the United Kingdom (U.K.) government is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for visa-exempt individuals visiting...
Airports see smoother travel than 2022 but brace for headaches
Global airports expect smoother travel this (Northern Hemisphere) summer as staffing improves, but surging passenger demand during peak periods in Europe and North America could still bring long...
France to Launch Nationwide Single Ticket for Public Transport
The French authorities have said that the country is planning to launch a travel pass that can be used on all types of public transport the country has. The news on the plans to launch a single...
Kenya National Treasury Cuts Kenya Airways Funding
The Kenya National Treasury plans to reduce Kenya Airways' (KQ) state funding by $79.8 million, taking it from $239.5 million to $159 million, according to its 2022-23 supplementary budget. The...
9 Things You Need to Know About ETIAS Before It Becomes Effective in November
By the end of this year, travellers from over 60 world countries, who currently can travel to the Schengen Area without a visa, will need to apply for a travel authorisation in order to be able to...
Passenger Caps Set To Return To Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Passenger caps will again be introduced at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport in April and May as it continues its recruitment drive for the forthcoming summer peak season. The move aims to alleviate...
South African Airways Will Resume Malawi Flights Next Month
South African Airways (SAA) will resume direct flights between South Africa and Malawi from March 16, following an agreement with the High Commission of Malawi in Pretoria. SAA started selling...
FlySafair has some cheap Mauritius flights – but hold off on their other Africa options, for now
Once low-cost domestic airline FlySafair is expanding its international routes. In the wake of several airline casualties, it's rapidly becoming less of a low-cost carrier and more of an economical...
Lufthansa improves travel experience with new “digital travel companion” app
Lufthansa has launched its new app, which has been redeveloped and optimised together with customers. The app features an improved, clear design and makes traveling even easier and more convenient....








