Air France Offers 35 Percent Off Europe Flights Booked by July 25
Air France cuts fares by 35 percent on all European routes for tickets purchased by July 25. Travel must occur between August 15 and October 31. Routes include Paris to 42 cities.
EU Extends Land Border Checks With Switzerland Until December 2026
The European Union extends temporary land border controls with Switzerland until December 31 2026. Checks began in 2024 to manage migration flows. Motorists at Basel and Geneva crossings face added delays.
Spain Raises Travel Advisory to Level 3 for Canary Islands Over Protests
Spain issues a Level 3 advisory for the Canary Islands due to ongoing airport protests. Demonstrations began July 1 and target mass tourism policies. Visitors face potential flight delays through August.
Singapore Airlines Adds Daily Sydney to San Francisco Route From September 5
Singapore Airlines starts daily nonstop flights between Sydney and San Francisco on September 5. The route uses Airbus A350-900 aircraft with 245 seats. Passengers avoid connections through Singapore on this Pacific crossing.
Brazil Expands E-Visa to 12 African Nations From August 10
Brazil will grant e-visas to citizens of 12 African nations starting August 10. The policy covers Angola, Kenya, Nigeria and nine others with online applications processed in 48 hours. Travellers gain faster entry to Rio and Sao Paulo without embassy visits.
British Airways Launches Daily London to Cape Town Nonstop From September 10
British Airways will operate daily nonstop flights between London Heathrow and Cape Town starting September 10. The route uses Boeing 787-9 aircraft with 216 seats in three classes. This marks the first direct UK connection to South Africa since 2024 schedule cuts.
Mexico Waives Tourist Visas for Citizens of 5 Asian Nations From August 1
Mexico will waive tourist visa requirements for passport holders from Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia starting August 1. The policy change aligns with bilateral tourism agreements signed in Mexico City last month. Travellers from these nations can now enter for up to 180 days without prior embassy approval.
Qatar Airways Launches Weekly Doha to Montevideo Route in November
Qatar Airways will begin weekly nonstop flights from Doha to Montevideo starting November 3. The Boeing 777-300ER service operates every Tuesday. Introductory fares start at 899 US dollars round-trip.
South Africa Requires Polio Booster for All Arrivals From July 20
South Africa will mandate a polio booster vaccine for all international arrivals from July 20. Proof of vaccination must be shown at entry points. The rule applies to citizens and visitors over six months old.
Patagonia Opens New 95km Multi-Use Trail in Torres del Paine
Chile opens a new 95km multi-use trail inside Torres del Paine National Park on December 1. The route connects the Grey Glacier viewpoint to the French Valley. Permits cost 35 US dollars and are limited to 200 hikers daily.
Ryanair Cuts 500 European Routes by 40 Percent for September
Ryanair will reduce fares by 40 percent on 500 intra-European routes for September travel. The sale covers 2.8 million seats with prices from 19 euros one-way. Bookings must be completed by July 15.
Canada and US Agree New Land Border Preclearance Expansion
Canada and the United States will open joint preclearance facilities at four additional land crossings from September 1. The sites include Coutts, Alberta and Derby Line, Vermont. Processing times are expected to drop by 40 percent.