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Singapore Airlines named the world’s best airline in 2026

Singapore Airlines named the world’s best airline in 2026

Singapore Airlines has been named the world’s best airline for 2026 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. The Singapore-based carrier ranks ahead of Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific in a survey based on feedback from more than 24.8 million travelers. Air France places seventh.

Karl Bushby’s 28-year walk around the world, tested by visas and borders

Karl Bushby’s 28-year walk around the world, tested by visas and borders

Karl Bushby set out from Chile in 1998 with one goal: to walk all the way back to his hometown of Hull in the UK. Nearly 28 years later, he is approaching the end of an extraordinary journey. But distance, seas, jungles and extreme conditions have not been his only challenges. Visas, stay limits, closed borders and crossing permits have also dictated the pace of his odyssey.

E-Visa: Why airlines still struggle to verify electronic visas

E-Visa: Why airlines still struggle to verify electronic visas

Receiving an e-Visa by email does not necessarily mean an airline can easily verify its authenticity at check-in or boarding. As electronic visas and travel authorizations become more widespread, IATA is urging governments to adopt common mechanisms that would allow carriers to check these digital documents more easily and reliably.

After eGates, border checks could become invisible

After eGates, border checks could become invisible

After traditional immigration counters and biometric eGates, a new generation of border controls may be taking shape. SITA has unveiled “Border Flow Lane,” a system designed to allow pre-cleared travelers to pass through immigration without stopping to present their passport.

Why Kyiv Deserves Your Next City Break

Why Kyiv Deserves Your Next City Break

When people put together a European travel list, the usual pick Paris, Rome, and Prague. They’re popular for good reasons, but they’re also crowded and expensive. Kyiv is different. Sitting along the Dnipro River in northern Ukraine, it’s a city of real contradictions. There are golden-domed monasteries a short walk from brutalist housing blocks, specialty coffee shops beneath Soviet-era façades, and medieval caves under a hill topped with a hundred-meter steel monument. It doesn’t try to charm you. It just does.

Woman stranded in Spain after UK eVisa mixes her up with twin

Woman stranded in Spain after UK eVisa mixes her up with twin

The UK’s eVisa system caused an unusual travel nightmare for Nidia Webb. A UK resident for eight years, she found herself stranded in Spain after her digital immigration status was linked to… her identical twin sister. According to Webb, the Home Office told her the mix-up was a “known technical issue.”

Google tightens advertising rules for visas and ETAs

Google tightens advertising rules for visas and ETAs

Starting October 5, 2026, Google will tighten the requirements imposed on advertisers offering electronic visas, ETAs and certain entry documents. The change could reduce the visibility of intermediaries that have not been officially authorized.

Abu Dhabi and Etihad to offer medical insurance to international visitors

Abu Dhabi and Etihad to offer medical insurance to international visitors

From July through December 2026, international travelers flying to or transiting through Abu Dhabi on an Etihad-operated flight will be eligible for complimentary medical insurance. A similar move could also be in the works in Dubai, where Emirates is reportedly considering its own passenger insurance initiative.

2026 World Cup: ESTA, eTA, FIFA PASS… WTTC sees a turning point for borders

2026 World Cup: ESTA, eTA, FIFA PASS… WTTC sees a turning point for borders

In a new research looking back at 20 years of World Cups, the WTTC says the 2026 edition marks a new stage in the management of international travel. From ESTA and eTA to Trusted Traveler programs, FIFA PASS and digital information tools, the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico reflects a major shift: borders are becoming more advanced and connected, but travel formalities remain essential.

European Union wants to make tourism more sustainable, digital and resilient

European Union wants to make tourism more sustainable, digital and resilient

The Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on May 28, 2026, setting out new strategic guidelines for Europe’s tourism sector. The text aims to better balance attractiveness, sustainability, competitiveness, digital transformation and the gap between heavily visited destinations and lesser-known areas.