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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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.”
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.
Henley’s ranking of the world’s most “powerful” passports has been updated for June 2026. The latest edition confirms the main trends seen in recent months, while bringing a few changes near the top of the global table.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a topic of technological debate. In the fields of migration and international mobility, it is already being used to process data, verify identities, support visa applications and streamline certain border controls.
Saudi Arabia is opening its real estate market to foreign investors. Explore the opportunities, potential risks, and key market trends with insights from Mirsatori.
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.
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.
In Argentina, Noblex has turned visa denials into a marketing campaign. On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first applicants rejected by a U.S. or Canadian consulate could walk away with a television to watch the matches from home.
According to UN Tourism, 307 million travelers took an international trip in the first quarter of 2026, up 2% year over year. Growth remains positive, but disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, rising travel costs and geopolitical uncertainty are clouding the outlook for the coming months.
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.
