Travel Retail Norway has introduced Bitcoin payments at Oslo Airport. The system uses the Lightning Network for transactions. Shoppers can now pay with cryptocurrency at duty-free and other retail outlets. The implementation covers multiple stores across the airport terminals. Lightning Network enables instant settlements with low fees. This marks one of the largest airport retail…
International arrivals to Japan reached 3.52 million in November, marking a 10.4 percent increase compared to the same month the previous year. This figure pushed the cumulative total for 2025 above 39 million, surpassing the annual record of 36.87 million set in 2024. Visitors from mainland China accounted for nearly a quarter of the year’s…
Coordinated strike actions across multiple European countries are causing significant disruptions to air travel just days before Christmas. In Italy, ground handling staff, airline crew, and air traffic controllers participated in a national strike lasting from early afternoon to evening on December 17. The action led to numerous flight delays and cancellations at major airports…
Vueling has provided flight data to support the validation of a new European methodology for calculating gate-to-gate carbon emissions. The approach uses actual fuel burn records from operations. It covers the full flight cycle including taxiing, takeoff, cruise, descent, and landing. The model was developed under the European Union’s Single European Sky ATM Research program….
Emirates has introduced a new daily service connecting Dubai to Prague using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The route operates with flight EK139 departing Dubai at 08:35 and arriving in Prague at 12:35. The return flight EK140 leaves Prague at 15:55 and lands in Dubai at 00:55 the next day. This addition expands Emirates’ European network to…
Japan Airlines has initiated a limited-time sale offering round-trip domestic flights bundled with hotel stays starting at 20,000 yen per person. The promotion covers routes across Japan and includes accommodations for various travel periods. Bookings opened recently with availability extending through December 19, 2026. The packages combine JAL flights with one-night hotel stays in major…
The United States has elevated its travel advisory for Mauritius to Level 2, advising citizens to exercise increased caution due to rising crime concerns. The update cites petty crimes and burglaries in tourist areas. Visitors should remain vigilant in crowded locations and avoid isolated spots after dark. Mauritius continues to attract international tourists despite the…
Twenty US states have filed a lawsuit against the federal government challenging a sharp increase in H-1B visa petition fees. The policy raises the cost for new petitions to $100,000. California leads the coalition, with all participating states having Democratic attorneys general. California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the legal action on December 12. The…
High-income travelers redirect spending toward off-the-beaten-path locales, elevating obscure spots to must-visit status in 2025. Data from Visa reveals a pivot from overcrowded icons to immersive havens like Hokkaido’s volcanic trails and Mendoza’s high-altitude vineyards. This shift not only redefines luxury itineraries but also injects billions into emerging economies reliant on niche tourism. Visa analyzed…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discloses plans to broaden the US travel ban, targeting more than 30 nations deemed high-risk for security threats. This escalation builds on a June proclamation restricting entry from 12 countries and limiting seven others, now amplified by recent incidents including an Afghan national’s alleged shooting of two National Guard members….