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“The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS several months prior to its launch,” the ...
07/07/2026

“The European Union will inform about the specific date for the start of ETIAS several months prior to its launch,” the EU stated on its official portal this week.

The delay is welcome news for international travelers who have already dealt with headaches because of Europe’s broader digital border rollout. It’s also a temporary cost-saving for those visitors—each person needing an ETIAS will eventually have to pay a €20 application fee.

Travelers going through hubs in Spain, France, Italy, and Poland have already reported hour-long waits because of the Entry/Exit System (EES)—the automated biometric framework that requires first-time non-EU visitors to register facial scans and fingerprints directly at the border.

While the EES is a permanent change and is not going away, the hope is that the ETIAS delay will help make that process smoother. EU implementation agency EU-Lisa and member-state officials pushed the ETIAS timeline back specifically to iron out these ongoing EES glitches first.

It’s not the first time the ETIAS rollout has been delayed.

Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which launched this past April after years of investment and preparation, has reac...
07/02/2026

Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which launched this past April after years of investment and preparation, has reached a critical point. Now, European travel leaders are demanding the power to suspend the program before summer lines spiral out of control.

In a joint open letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the heads of ACI EUROPE, A4E, and IATA warned that the current implementation is creating “severe operational consequences” and placing the entire aviation ecosystem under “unsustainable pressure.”

European travel leaders want to suspend the EES before summer lines spiral out of control.

The Oceania Nautica is set to be reimagined as the Oceania Aurelia, Oceania Cruises said in a press release, describing ...
04/23/2026

The Oceania Nautica is set to be reimagined as the Oceania Aurelia, Oceania Cruises said in a press release, describing the ship as the ultimate explorer. Having completed 25 years of operation last year, the ship will be transformed under the OceaniaNEXT program and is scheduled to come into service in late 2027. It is expected to operate the cruise line’s 2028 and 2029 180-day Around the World voyages as well as a series of Grand Voyages.

The Oceania Nautica is set to be reimagined as the Oceania Aurelia, Oceania Cruises said in a press release, describing the ship as the ultimate explorer. Having completed 25 years of operation last year, the ship will be transformed under the OceaniaNEXT program and is scheduled to come into servic...

01/30/2026

This year, travel will be more expensive. But it’s not only airline tickets and hotel stays that travelers will need to shell out for. In 2026, a surge of new tourist taxes and fees are going into effect, across entire countries, states, and cities, as well as specific sites like museums and monuments.
U.S. travelers visiting the U.K. for short stays in 2026 and beyond will need a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) in order to enter the country. The ETA costs £16 (about $22), and travelers can apply online through the official government website or on the UK ETA app. To apply, you’ll need the passport you’ll travel with an email address, and a credit card or debit card. You’ll also need to upload a photo of the person applying.

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A spokesperson for the Department of State confirmed a U.S. passport could be cancelled in error in extremely rare cases...
01/20/2026

A spokesperson for the Department of State confirmed a U.S. passport could be cancelled in error in extremely rare cases. The spokesperson said that once a passport has been reported lost or stolen, it is no longer considered valid and cannot be used during travel. The spokesperson added travelers who apply online to renew their passport are not able to travel on their previous passport since those are automatically invalidated after the online application is submitted.

Some American travelers say their valid passports were mistakenly flagged—here’s what to know before your next trip.

“What passengers often interpret as cabin hosts ‘sitting on their hands’ is actually a deliberate brace-ready position. ...
01/20/2026

“What passengers often interpret as cabin hosts ‘sitting on their hands’ is actually a deliberate brace-ready position. Cabin hosts sit upright in the jump seat with feet flat on the floor and hands secured on their thighs or beneath the legs,” Drossos says. “This posture stabilizes the body, minimizes the risk of injury during sudden movement or turbulence, and ensures hands are immediately available to respond if an evacuation or safety action is required.”

Ever wonder why the cabin crew sits on their hands during takeoff and landing? A flight attendant weighs in on how this brace-ready position keeps crew safe.

Oceania officials announced that it would now exclusively welcome guests aged 18 and older for all new reservations for ...
01/07/2026

Oceania officials announced that it would now exclusively welcome guests aged 18 and older for all new reservations for future voyages. The cruise line’s existing reservations made before January 7 that include travelers under 18 will be fully honored.

Oceania Cruises will become an adults-only cruise line effective January 7, accepting only guests 18 and older for new reservations.

Celebrity Cruises is offering major savings during its semi-annual wave sale. The promotion applies to itineraries depar...
12/16/2025

Celebrity Cruises is offering major savings during its semi-annual wave sale. The promotion applies to itineraries departing through May 2028, visiting destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and beyond. During the Celebrity Cruises sale, travelers can enjoy savings of up to 75 percent off the second guest in a stateroom, up to $700 additional savings on itineraries and free fares for third, fourth and fifth guests on select sailings.

Celebrity Cruises' wave sale offers up to 75% off the second guest, up to $700 additional savings, and free fares for additional guests on select itineraries through May 2028.

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