Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Travel Chaos: Heading To France on May 1

France is bracing for a new wave of strikes and protests. France’s civil aviation authority has warned travellers to expect disruption as air traffic controllers plan a May 1st strike. The walkout could affect both incoming and outgoing flights in France or those passing over French airspace from the evening of 31 April to 6…
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Spain Will Not Grant Visa Waiver To Kosovo In 2024

Last week, the EU Parliament approved the visa liberalisation of Kosovo citizens to the EU in 2024 but the agreement will not be applied in Spain. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares stated that Spain will not apply the elimination of short-stay visas for Kosovo citizens, despite the EU support for the exemption of these visas,…
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British Airways Extends eVouchers Until Next Year

British Airways passengers who accepted vouchers for Covid-19 disrupted flights or holidays now have until 30 September 2024 to use them, as the airline has extended their validity again for a further 12 months.  British Airways passengers who accepted travel vouchers during the Covid-19 pandemic have been given more time to spend them. The vouchers…
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Another Popular Italian Destination Limits the Number Of Tourists

In an effort to curb over-tourism, the Italian province of Alto Adige is putting a cap on visitor numbers and prohibiting the establishment of any new hotels until an existing one has closed. The autonomous region of Alto Adige is located in the northeasternmost part of Italy bordering Switzerland and Austria and one of the…
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Strike Action In May To Coincide With King’s Coronation

Security staff at Heathrow Airport are planning to strike over the King’s Coronation weekend. The new walkouts are planned from 4 to 10 May and from 25 to 26 May as part of a dispute over pay. Unite union, which represents the security staff, says Heathrow Airport is set for “May mayhem” warning that the…
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