IATA criticises latest EU261 reform package

 

GENEVA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has expressed disappointment with the latest revisions to EU261, stating that the updated framework fails to address the regulation’s underlying shortcomings and represents a missed opportunity to improve both passenger experience and European aviation competitiveness.

Explore the Arctic on board LOT Polish Airlines! The national carrier has launched sales for seasonal flights from Warsaw to Tromsø

 

17 June 2026

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  LOT Polish Airlines has started selling tickets for the Warsaw-Tromsø route.                         The flights will operate during the 2026/2027 winter season, starting on 1 December this year. 

There’s still time to book your 2026 European escape

 

Whether you’re longing to indulge in a refreshing gelato as you relax in a quiet Italian piazza, take a refreshing swim in a secluded Croatian bay on an island-hopping adventure, or uncover the captivating history of the grand capitals Budapest, Vienna & Prague, be inspired by our 2026 European collection with savings of up to 20% with our new Summer Sale.

From the Caribbean to Norway: Four Voyages, Four Culinary Worlds

 

Twenty-five years ago, SeaDream set out to create a different kind of dining experience at sea. Today, cuisine remains at the heart of every voyage.   Each journey is shaped by the region it explores: Caribbean spice and fresh island flavors, buttery pastries and Bordeaux wines, bold Andalusian tapas and Riviera terraces, and the wild catch of Norway's Arctic waters.

EU passenger rights agreement: A disappointing deal that leaves a broken system unworkable for regional airlines

  

Brussels, 15 June 2026 The political agreement reached today on the revision of EU air passenger rights (EU261) is a deeply disappointing missed opportunity. Rather than making the regulation workable for everyone and improving regional connectivity, this rushed compromise threatens the future of European air connectivity. 

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New Galapagos 2027 date ($1,000 OFF) + Airport discrimination + Happy Pride + The ethics of travel to Afghanistan

 I spent the weekend at my partner's best friend's wedding and it was a beautiful ceremony filled with love. We took advantage of the mountain location to take time off to hike and explore the area around which is beautiful.

AIDA Cruises continues its involvement in Kiel Week 2026

 

 Rostock, 16. Jun 2026 AIDA Cruises will once again be an event sponsor at Kiel Week (June 20-28, 2026), continuing its long-standing commitment to one of the world's largest sailing and summer festivals. Under the motto "Kiel Week Connects," the cruise line will once again visibly showcase its brand both on land and on the water, focusing on experiential formats and emotionally engaging presentations.

Correction: Greece data - May 2026 European Review | AirDNA

 

Apologies, an error occurred in the Greece figures shared earlier

AirDNA's May 2026 European Review shows demand nights fell 14.6% year-over-year in Greece, well above Europe's overall 1.1% decline and steeper than April's 9.3% drop. Yet operators finished the month in a stronger revenue position than a year ago.

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