Belgium drone incursions prompt partial airspace closures and potential travel delays across Europe.

BRUSSELS, Belgium — A string of unauthorized drone sightings above several Belgian military installations has led civil-aviation authorities to curtail portions of the country’s airspace, a precaution that is already rippling through flight schedules for travelers using major European hubs.

Crete, Greece — A deadly village shooting near tourist routes prompts heightened security and practical safety advice for travelers heading to the Mediterranean island.

HERAKLION, Greece —

A sweeping police dragnet has sealed off Vorizia, a mountain village on Crete that sits less than an hour from some of the island’s most popular beaches, after a street shooting left two people dead and at least 10 others injured over the weekend.

London travelers left scrambling as 28-year-old carrier Eastern Airways halts operations, strands passengers and staff, and offers no refunds amid multimillion-pound losses.

LONDON — Travelers across the United Kingdom woke up to chaos this week when Eastern Airways, a fixture of regional skies for nearly three decades, stopped flying, grounded every aircraft and warned that no ticket refunds would be forthcoming.

Manchester, England — Potential tram strike threatens seasonal travel to the city’s Christmas markets, which draw more than nine million visitors each year.

MANCHESTER, England — Greater Manchester’s world-famous Christmas markets could face an unexpected Grinch this year: a looming tram strike that threatens to snarl the region’s main light-rail network just as millions of holidaymakers descend on the city center.

Athens, Greece sees record visitor spending, with U.S. travelers leading a surge that stretches the nation’s tourism season beyond summer.

ATHENS, Greece — A new round of figures from the Bank of Greece confirms what anyone who has tried booking a last-minute room in the Cyclades already knows: the country’s tourism boom is not letting up.

London travelers on alert as Flybe suspends all flights; what passengers in Belfast, Birmingham and beyond need to know right now.

LONDON, United Kingdom — A familiar name in regional air travel has gone silent once more. Flybe Limited, the reborn carrier that relaunched less than a year ago after a high-profile 2020 collapse, suddenly grounded its entire fleet in the early hours of Jan. 28, 2023, and warned passengers that the company is entering administration.

London travelers to Europe warned about EES and ETIAS scams as EU border changes loom.

LONDON — Confusion around two forthcoming European Union border-control programs is creating a fertile hunting ground for scammers, and consumer advocates say United Kingdom holidaymakers should double-check every online form before they hand over money or personal data.

Athens, Greece — U.S. updates Greece travel advisory, citing petty crime, protests and new EU border checks without altering Level 1 rating.

ATHENS, Greece — American travelers planning a winter or spring escape to sun-washed Greece will still see the nation listed in the U.S.

New York travelers: Citi’s $350 AAdvantage Globe Mastercard bundles lounge access, loyalty shortcuts, and a 90,000-mile intro bonus for American Airlines flyers. NEW YORK — Citi has added a mid-tier option to its American Airlines credit-card family, and the new plastic is aimed squarely at travelers who fly the carrier often enough to crave lounge access and elite-status

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg — EU Court says pets count as baggage, reshaping how travelers flying with animals claim compensation.

LUXEMBOURG — A ruling from the Court of Justice of the European Union has clarified that, for liability purposes, household animals transported by air must be treated the same as checked suitcases. The judgment, handed down in Luxembourg, could translate into very different compensation options for travelers across Europe who fly with cats, dogs or other companion animals.