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.
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.
LONDON — A ham-and-cheese baguette could become the most expensive part of your Spanish city break this October half-term. As British families head from London to Barcelona, Málaga and other sun-drenched spots, two different rule changes—one at EU borders, the other on arrival back in the United Kingdom—are set to reshape the airport experience.
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Travelers from Türkiye will find it far easier to vacation in Bulgaria over the next two years, and Bulgarian resorts are already feeling the impact.
ROME — A warning from Italy’s data-protection regulator has travelers worldwide rethinking the age-old ritual of handing over a passport at hotel check-in. According to a recent advisory from the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali, several hotel information-technology platforms were breached, exposing high-resolution scans of guests’ passports and national ID cards.
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Travelers who relish the satisfying clunk of a passport stamp will need to savor it while they can in Brussels and the rest of the bloc.
LONDON — A tighter cabin-bag template and a longer wait for compensation on delayed flights are waiting for travelers heading to Europe this summer. Both changes stem from European Union regulations, and they will be felt first and most sharply by passengers using low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and Jet2.
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — Flying out of Amsterdam or Paris with only a backpack may soon get cheaper—but heftier carry-ons will cost extra. Air France-KLM is piloting a new “Basic” economy ticket on a handful of medium-haul routes, a move that resets long-standing cabin-baggage rules and could ripple across Europe’s crowded skies.
