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New Bill Seeks to Permanently Ban In-Flight Phone Calls
A bipartisan bill would force DOT to finally enforce the 2018 in-flight call ban within 180 days, just as Starlink wifi makes onboard calls possible.
7/26/2026
IndiGo's Q1 Loss Signals Higher Fares Ahead in India
IndiGo posted a Q1 net loss as fuel costs jumped 86%. Analysts expect elevated domestic fares to persist through 2026 - here's what flyers should do.
7/25/2026
Gulf Advisories Tighten Again, But Fares and Visas Get Easier
US, UK, Canada and Australia raised Gulf travel warnings this week as hotel demand craters - pushing airlines and Saudi Arabia toward fare sales and easier visas.
7/24/2026
Japan Visa Fees Jump 5x for Visa-Required Travelers
Japan raised visa fees up to 400% on July 1, 2026, its first change since 1978. Here's who pays more, who's exempt, and how to budget for a Japan trip now.
7/23/2026
EU Locks In Free Cabin Bag Rule for Flights, Effective 2027
The EU Council gave final approval to new air passenger rules guaranteeing a free cabin bag and clearer fares - but the changes won't apply until second half of 2027.
7/22/2026
TSA Hands Security to Private Firms at Tampa, Des Moines
TSA's new Gold+ program lets private contractors run screening at Tampa and Des Moines airports. Here's what actually changes for travelers and what doesn't.
7/21/2026
IndiGo, Air India Slash Domestic Seats as Fares Climb
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express are cutting domestic capacity amid the West Asia fuel crisis, pushing fares higher. Here's how to book smart.
7/20/2026
Gulf Flight Suspensions Stretch to October; Istanbul Steps Up
British Airways, Singapore Airlines and others have pushed Dubai/Gulf flight suspensions to Sept-Oct 2026, while Turkish Airlines expands via Istanbul.
7/19/2026
Vietnam Cuts Visa-Free Stay for Indonesians to 14 Days
Vietnam cut visa-free stays for Indonesian citizens from 30 to 14 days on July 15, 2026. Here's what changed and how to check your own passport's rules.
7/18/2026
Italy Strikes Hit easyJet and Airports on July 21
A nationwide easyJet crew strike and ground-handling walkouts hit Italian airports on July 21, 2026. Here's what to do if you're flying that day.
7/17/2026
US Airline Earnings Signal Fares Won't Drop This Summer
Delta and United's Q2 2026 earnings show fuel costs up 75-84% and fares rising to match. Here's what it means for booking US flights now.
7/16/2026
Gulf Conflict Flares Again: What Dubai, Doha Flyers Should Do
Iran's July 12 strikes on Gulf states are disrupting flights through Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Here's how to protect a trip routed through these hubs.
7/14/2026
Thailand's 60-Day Visa-Free Entry Is About to End
Thailand's 60-day visa-free stay is being cut to 30 days for most travelers, and to visa-on-arrival only for Indians. Here's what to do before it takes effect.
7/14/2026
Eurostar Disruptions Drag On Into Mid-July 2026
A Rotterdam cable fire, a heatwave and border-check delays have kept Eurostar disrupted for weeks. Here's how to protect a Channel Tunnel trip booked now.
7/12/2026
EU Won't Pause EES Despite Summer Airport Delays
The EU has refused to suspend its new biometric border system despite five-hour queues at some airports. Here's what travelers to Europe should do this summer.
7/12/2026
IRCTC's New Beta Website: Fewer Captchas, Faster Booking
Indian Railways previewed a redesigned IRCTC website with fewer captchas, full seat visibility and quicker checkout. Here's what it means for your bookings.
7/12/2026