Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US Fined British Airway With $1.1m Over Refunds

The United States government fined British Airways (BA) $1.1 million (£877,000). The US Department of Transportation said the airline had not provided “timely refunds to passengers” for abandoned or rescheduled flights to and from the country. The department said it had received more than 1,200 complaints about the airline failing to provide timely refunds since…
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Italy To Cracks Down On Short-Term Accommodation

The rise of short-term rental platforms, most notably Airbnb, has revolutionised the way people find accommodations while travelling. However, the rapid growth of these platforms has also sparked concerns about their impact on local housing markets. Italy is the latest popular tourist destination to consider placing a limit on short-term tourism rentals of residential properties…
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Damaged Passport: What You Need To Know

When it comes to international travel, having a valid and undamaged passport is of utmost importance.  While a small tear on your passport may seem inconsequential, it can lead to significant travel disruptions.  Damaged passports can be anything from torn or missing pages, unofficial markings on the data page, a hole punch, a small tear…
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Russian Travel Shifts Away From Europe

European destinations such as Italy, Germany, France, Spain, and Greece have seen a significant decrease in Russian tourists. The impact of sanctions on Russians, travel restrictions, and the fall of the ruble have combined to drastically reduce the number of travellers and change the destinations Russians visit for holidays. A study by travel intelligence service…
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Air New Zealand To Weigh Passengers Before Flights

More than 10,000 passengers flying with Air New Zealand throughout June will be asked to step onto the scales before they board their flight. The airline is looking for those travelling on its international network to take part in its passenger weight survey. The trial is to run from May 29 until July 2 and…
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