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Thousands of British holidaymakers heading to Europe this summer are being urged to check the latest travel requirements after airline giant Jet2 updated its guidance for popular destinations including Greece, Spain, France, Portugal and Turkey. Jet2, one of the United Kingdom’s largest airlines and holiday operators, said travellers should carefully review entry rules before departure, especially following the European Union’s rollout of its new Entry/Exit System (EES). The

Flights to popular European destinations including Greece and Spain could face cancellations later this year if the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global jet fuel supplies, aviation experts have warned. While airlines have sought to reassure travellers that summer holidays remain protected, industry analysts say the situation could become far more serious by late summer and into the end of 2026 if the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted. The strategi

Greek ferry operators are warning that ticket prices could rise ahead of the busy summer season as soaring fuel costs, higher operating expenses and ongoing geopolitical instability place mounting pressure on the country’s coastal shipping industry. The concerns come as the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy markets, driving up the price of marine fuel and increasing operating costs for ferry companies servicing Greece’s islands. Speaking to ERTnew

Minister proposes sweeping road safety reforms with speed limits, mandatory insurance and stricter controls. The Greek government is preparing major changes to road safety laws, with Michalis Chrysochoidis announcing strict new regulations for electric scooters and calling for the complete abolition of ATVs — commonly known in Greece as “γουρούνες” (“pigs”) — on the islands. Speaking to ERTnews, the Minister of Citizen Protection unveiled a new legislative framework aimed at

Tel Aviv/Budapest - Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced that it will resume flights to and from Tel Aviv from May 28 after repeated delays. It referred to a recent update from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, which issued a warning urging European carriers to exercise “increased caution” until May 27. The airline said the decision reflects ongoing coordination with international and local authorities and its commitment to safe operations. The ceasefire

Air booking data suggests a summer slowdown in Americans' travel to Europe, but the luxury market appears to be flat-out thriving while the mass market might be waiting for fares to drop. Aviation data firm Cirium analyzed air bookings from early January through late April, reporting that U.S.-to-Europe transactions for travel in July were down 10.5% year over year, with Frankfurt down 22.7%, Athens down 18.2% and Munich down 12.9%. Paris, Dublin and London were down around 1

While uncertainty surrounding a possible Ryanair withdrawal from its base in Thessaloniki continues to concern Northern Greece’s tourism industry, TUI Poland is strengthening links between the region and the growing Polish travel market. The arrival of the first seasonal TUI Poland flight at Thessaloniki’s “Macedonia” Airport has been viewed as a positive signal for the tourism sector at a time when fears are mounting over the future of air connectivity in Halkidiki and acros

Budget airline Ryanair is reportedly preparing to close its operational base at Macedonia Airport at the end of the summer season, triggering concern over the future of air connectivity, tourism and employment in Northern Greece. According to local media reports in Thessaloniki, company representatives informed staff on Wednesday morning that the decision to suspend the base from October has effectively been finalised, although the airline has not yet issued an official publi

Portugal and Italy are moving to ease EU border checks for British travellers, following Greece’s decision to suspend the bloc’s Entry/Exit System (EES) amid mounting travel disruption concerns. Greece leads the shift for UK arrivals Greece became the first country to effectively pause the new biometric checks for UK tourists, prioritising smoother arrivals during the peak travel season. Authorities moved to bypass mandatory fingerprinting and facial scans for British passpor

Uber is making a major leap beyond ride-hailing and food delivery, positioning itself as a comprehensive “app for everything” in travel. The company unveiled its ambitious new strategy at the Go-Get event, aiming to cover every stage of the traveller’s journey through a single platform. A cornerstone of this expansion is Uber’s strategic partnership with Expedia Group, which grants the company immediate access to more than 700,000 accommodations worldwide. This move allows Ub

Qatar Airways is significantly increasing its Australian flight capacity, restoring daily services to major cities as part of a broader global expansion. The Doha-based carrier confirmed it will expand its international network to more than 150 destinations from June 16, marking a major step in its post-disruption recovery. From May 1, flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth will return to daily operations, up from the current five weekly services. Brisbane will also see a gra

DUBAI – Emirates has announced the resumption of flights to 16 destinations across its global network as part of an interim schedule running from May 1 to May 15, 2026, while four routes remain suspended. The Dubai-based carrier is now operating at approximately 77% of its originally planned schedule, reflecting a steady recovery and expansion across key international markets. Routes returning to service The airline confirmed that services will resume to major destinations in

The Greek island of Astypalaia is becoming one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the world in 2026, gaining strong international recognition for its authenticity, sustainability and unique charm. According to an article in Travel and Tour World, the island is increasingly attracting global attention as travelers move to less crowded and more authentic destinations. Astypalaia ranks among the most popular emerging destinations, alongside established tourist hubs i

Are you visiting Poland in these weeks and months? Or are you planning a trip and vacation there? It's good to have an overview of shopping Sundays. Not every Sunday is shopping and shops are open. We bring you an overview of which Sunday is which and important Polish public holidays. Poland has one of the strictest Sunday trading laws in Europe. Since the introduction of the Sunday trading ban in 2018, most large stores and shopping malls must remain closed on Sundays, with

Deutsche Lufthansa AG will cut 20,000 unprofitable short-haul flights from its summer schedule for Europe to save on jet fuel, the price of which has doubled since the start of the Iran war. “The flight restrictions will represent 1 percent of available seat kilometers and will save approximately 40,000 tons of jet fuel,” Europe’s largest airline group said in a statement late Tuesday. The move comes after the carrier announced last week that it would close its regional Cityl

Tourists heading to Greece must expect stricter rules of conduct with the arrival of the summer season. Authorities have introduced new measures aimed at protecting historical monuments, the environment and the health of residents. As reported by the Blic portal, violation of the rules can lead to fines ranging from tens to thousands of euros. One of the most controversial measures is the ban on wearing high heels when visiting archaeological sites, including the Acropolis in

New and expanded air connections are shaping a dynamic outlook for Greece’s 2026 summer tourism season, reinforcing the country’s position as a top destination for international airlines. However, behind the surge in flight capacity lies a key question: will demand keep pace in an increasingly volatile global environment? Despite ongoing instability linked to the Middle East crisis, airlines continue to invest heavily in routes to Greece. Yet the market remains fragile, wit

Athens, April 20, 2026 — Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” continues to show strong resilience, recording solid passenger growth in the first quarter of 2026 despite geopolitical tensions and concerns over fuel prices in the Middle East. International passenger traffic at Greece’s busiest airport increased by +8.5% in the January–March 2026 period compared to the same quarter last year, reaching over 4.54 million passengers. Total traffic (domestic + intern

Frankfurt, April 13 - Hundreds of flights by German airline Lufthansa were cancelled on Monday after pilots began a two-day strike over pay and pensions. The company said around half of the main airline's long-haul flights and two-thirds of its short-haul flights were cancelled on the first day of the strike. Pilots at its subsidiaries CityLine and Eurowings also joined the strike. The Vereinigung Cockpit union said management had shown no willingness to reach an agreement. "

Athens, April 13 - Greece is launching a major plan to protect its most important archaeological sites from the effects of climate change. The growing risk of fires, floods and extreme heat is forcing authorities to act, as these are places that attract hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Among the most endangered are sites such as Olympia, Delphi and Dion. These places face various risks - from forest fires to landslides and floods. After three years of research, t