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eSIM Turista — internet in 200+ countries and regions
You can stay connected while traveling without buying a local SIM card. An eSIM is a digital SIM that lets you activate mobile data in advance and use it abroad.
Travelers Still Price-Checking Hotel and Flight Bookings
Skift reports that 41% of travelers continue to check prices after they book. That makes hotel and flight reservations part of a longer, more dynamic and provisional process.
Airbnb forbids asking guests to wash dishes or strip beds
Airbnb has formalized a policy saying hosts should not ask guests to wash dishes or strip beds. The company says the change codifies prior guidance and comes with stronger enforcement.
Europe’s ice, snow and igloo hotels to try this winter
Euronews Travel lists five European ice, snow and igloo hotels — from seasonal builds in Swedish and Finnish Lapland to a year‑round icy stay in Norway. It’s an option for travellers wanting an unusual winter escape.
Corporate travel stalls as Riyadh airport stays restricted
Skift reports Houthi strikes have cut Riyadh off from scheduled flights and pushed the kingdom’s events season into 2027. That has largely frozen corporate travel to Saudi Arabia.
Where Christmas 2026 flights and hotels could cost less
A new KAYAK study highlights the best days to fly and the destinations seeing hotel price drops for Christmas 2026.
Europe changes entry rules. What to know before you travel
Digital passport control is already in operation, while the ETIAS launch is still ahead. We explain what has changed for travellers and what to prepare before a trip to Europe.
EASA issues SIB on using Jet A fuel in Europe
EASA has issued a Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) on using Jet A grade fuel in Europe. The action follows supply impacts to Jet A‑1 linked to the situation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf.
Security update: allow extra time for selected departures
A European airport authority has updated passenger security procedures for selected departures. Travellers are asked to arrive earlier than usual and to check the latest guidance before leaving for the airport.
EASA extends CZIB for Middle East and Persian Gulf
EASA issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for the Middle East and Persian Gulf on 28 February 2026; it was valid until 2 March 2026 and has been extended to 6 March 2026. This may affect flight plans.
EU updates conflict‑zone advisory for the Middle East — what travellers should note
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), working with the European Commission and Member States, has adapted the EU conflict‑zones advisory for air operators covering the Middle East. The update matters because such guidance may influence airline operational choices and therefore passenger journeys.