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Italy's Border Chief Says EES Is "Incompatible" With Summer. The EU Says It's Working Fine. Here's What's Actually Happening at the Airport
July 17, 2026 | Italy | EES | Schengen | Summer Travel | Border Control Three months since launch. Peak summer season just started. And the people responsible for Italy's border system cannot agree on what's happening. Italy's Border Chief Says EES Is "Incompatible" With Summer. The EU Says It's Working Fine. Here's What's Actually Happening at the Airport The Quote That Started Everything On July 1, 2026, Marco Troncone — CEO of Aeroporti di Roma, the company that operates F
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The EU Just Changed Air Travel Forever: New Passenger Rights From 2027 — Free Cabin Bags, Up to €600 Compensation and More
After 13 years of negotiations, the European Union has approved the biggest update to air passenger rights in more than two decades. Millions of travelers, migrants, students and expats living in Europe will gain new protections starting in the second half of 2027. EU Air Passenger Rights 2027: Free Cabin Bags, Flight Delay Compensation and New Rules Explained For years, European travelers have complained about hidden baggage fees, confusing airline rules, cancelled flights a
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Vietnam Just Launched Two New Visas. One Is Genuinely Exciting. One Is Not What You Think.
Vietnam Just Launched Two New Visas. One Is Genuinely Exciting. One Is Not What You Think. July 3, 2026 | Vietnam | Work Visa | Tech Talent | UĐ1 | UĐ2 | Travel Vietnam launched UĐ1 and UĐ2 visas on July 1, 2026 — 5-year residency for tech talent and families. But implementing regulations aren't published yet. Plus: mandatory health declaration for ALL travelers starting July 1. Here's the complete honest guide. Two things happened in Vietnam on July 1, 2026. One has been tal
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Europe's New Border System Is Causing 6-Hour Queues This Summer. Here's What Every Traveler Needs to Know
June 28, 2026 | Europe | Travel | EES | Schengen Area | Summer 2026 The EU's Entry/Exit System launched April 10, 2026 and is causing 2-4 hour queues at Paris CDG, Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt, and other major airports. IATA warns of 6-hour waits in July. Here's what's happening and exactly what to do. The EU's Entry/Exit System launched April 10, 2026 and is causing 2-4 hour queues at Paris CDG, Amsterdam Schiphol, Frankfurt, and other major airports. IATA warns of 6-hour w
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Thailand Just Changed Three Things at Once. Here's What It Means for Your Trip
June 24, 2026 | Breaking News | Thailand | Travel & Visas Thailand Just Changed Three Things at Once. Here's What It Means for Your Trip Thailand cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days, raised airport departure fees 53%, and is preparing a new tourist entry levy. Three changes hitting at the same time — here's the full breakdown and what to do about it. Thailand visa rules changes 2026 what travelers need to know Thailand has always had a complicated relationship with foreign
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