Southwest Airlines has banned humanoid robots from its flights after a robot named Stewie completed what appears to have been one of the first commercial passenger journeys involving a human-like robot seated inside an aircraft […]
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Switzerland has approved a new charge for holidaymakers driving through the country on their way to Italy or southern France. The planned transit fee adds about 21 Swiss francs, or around 23 euros, to each
Switzerland plans 21 franc transit fee for 2026 road users Read More »
Nearly half of Germans have already fallen victim to travel fraud, according to a new study from security firm McAfee. The research found that 48% of German travellers said they had been caught out by
McAfee study says 48% of Germans fell for travel scams Read More »
Thailand’s first commercial seaplane operator plans to begin flights linking Phuket with Andaman destinations by September, in a move aimed at luxury travellers who want faster access to resort islands and coastal attractions. Thai Seaplane
Thai Seaplane to launch 300m baht Phuket service by September Read More »
Cannes has renamed one of its best-known beaches in honour of French cinema icon and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot, while also introducing limited daily access for dogs in a move that reflects her decades-long
Cannes Renames Beach After Brigitte Bardot and Welcomes Dogs Read More »
Several people were lightly injured after a ceiling panel suddenly came loose in a dining room on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Luna during a Caribbean voyage in mid-May. The cruise line confirmed the incident to
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The Netflix spin-off Berlín y la dama del armiño has turned some of Spain’s best-known destinations into the backdrop for a new international heist story, blending luxury, revenge and art theft across historic cities and
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The cruise ship Ambition is due to stop in A Coruna on Saturday after being isolated over an outbreak of norovirus that left dozens of passengers and crew with gastroenteritis symptoms. Spanish health officials will
Ambition cruise ship to dock in A Coruna with 30 sick passengers Read More »
Cruise ships have once again come under scrutiny after two health incidents in the space of 2 weeks, including the MV Hondius case and an outbreak of gastroenteritis on board a vessel off the coast
Cruise ships face infection risks after two outbreaks in 2 weeks Read More »
International air passenger traffic to and from the United States fell in April 2026, with fewer overseas visitors travelling to the country despite overall volumes remaining above pre-pandemic levels. Data released by the National Travel
Fewer International Travelers Flew to the US in April 2026 Read More »
The European Commission has unveiled plans to create a single-ticket system for international rail journeys across Europe, aiming to simplify cross-border train travel and strengthen passenger rights. The proposal, announced on May 13, would require
EU Pushes Single-Ticket System for European Rail Journeys Read More »
Booking Holdings chief executive Glenn Fogel has called on Spain to consider using pricing mechanisms and lottery systems to manage visitor overcrowding at popular destinations, saying multiple models from around the world show the problem
Booking Holdings CEO Tells Spain: Look to Botswana and Everest to Manage Tourist Crowds Read More »
