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Apple’s first folding phone is official. The iPhone Duo closes into a compact, passport-shaped device and opens into a 7.6-inch screen designed for multitasking, entertainment and more complicated work than most people would normally attempt on a phone. That makes it especially interesting for travelers. Maps can sit beside hotel details. An itinerary can remain...
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Last updated: September 8, 2026 A technical issue involving the UK’s air traffic control system has caused widespread flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow, Gatwick and airports across the country. Departing flights have been hit hardest, although restrictions are also affecting some arrivals and services connecting the UK with airports elsewhere in Europe. UK airspace...
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Most AI travel tools can suggest a hotel, compare destinations or build an itinerary. Instinct is trying to go further. The personal AI assistant is designed to complete tasks for you, including arranging transportation and handling other everyday requests, all through a text conversation or phone call. Early users have reportedly used Instinct to book...
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Update: Cancelled (Seriously) Updated: Sept 07, 2026 The Transportation Security Administration (T.S.A.) has made a significant shift in its approach to airport security under new leadership, opting to discontinue Gold+. This initiative was set to allow private firms to handle a comprehensive range of screening services, including technology and maintenance. What This Means for Travelers...
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Rome has added the Colosseum and nearby historic areas to a special security zone after incidents involving theft, violence and public disorder. For travelers, the main thing to know is that the Colosseum remains open. The designation does not stop tourists from visiting. It gives police more powers to remove people whose behavior poses a...
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Europe’s best bar for 2026 is not in London, Paris or Barcelona. It is tucked inside a former art gallery in an Athens neighborhood most first-time visitors rarely explore. Line, a fermentation-focused bar in the Kato Petralona area of Athens, has taken the No. 1 position in the inaugural Europe’s 50 Best Bars ranking. The...
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From September 28, 2026, Irish Ferries and Stena Line will require valid passports for all passengers on Dublin-Holyhead, Rosslare-Pembroke and Rosslare-Fishguard routes, ending flexible ID rules like driving licences. The Common Travel Area remains intact; this is an operator boarding requirement, separate from UK ETA rules that may still apply to some travellers.
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BBC reported that air traffic control workers at Norwich Airport could strike over the bank holiday weekend. The warning raised the prospect of flight cancellations and operational disruption.
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For Americans planning a longer stay in Europe, France has an interesting exception to the standard Schengen 90-day rule. France and the United States have a bilateral visa-waiver agreement dating to 1949. French government guidance published in connection with Europe’s new border system has described the agreement as allowing U.S. citizens with ordinary passports to...
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Montenegro Moves Closer to EU Membership, but What Changes for Travelers? Montenegro has taken another important step toward joining the European Union, although travelers should not expect any immediate changes at the border. The EU established a dedicated working group on April 22, 2026, to begin preparing Montenegro’s accession treaty and related documents. An accession...
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