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U.S. Customs and Border Protection is cancelling previously approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) applications after identifying errors linked to the photographs submitted during the application process, according to new guidance issued to travel operators.
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US border authorities cancelling ESTA approvals over photo errors, travellers warned

By Ana Ives · January 29, 2026
 China will allow British citizens to travel visa-free for stays of up to 30 days, the UK government has confirmed, marking a significant shift in travel rules between the two countries.
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China to allow visa-free travel for British visitors for up to 30 days

By Ana Ives · January 29, 2026
 Vueling has relaunched its loyalty programme, shifting towards a spend-based rewards model that reflects how much customers spend with the airline rather than how often they fly.
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Vueling relaunches loyalty programme with spend-based rewards model

By Ana Ives · January 28, 2026
 EasyJet has announced three new routes from the UK as part of its summer 2026 flying programme, expanding services from both Newcastle and Manchester.
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easyJet opens new routes to Rome, Lisbon and Bari from Newcastle and Manchester

By Ana Ives · January 28, 2026
 Flight Centre Travel Group has agreed a three-year extension to its partnership with HotelHub, continuing a collaboration that underpins hotel content delivery across its corporate travel management companies.
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Flight Centre TMCs extend hotel content partnership with HotelHub

By Ana Ives · January 28, 2026
 Wizz Air has applied to the US Department of Transportation for permission to operate transatlantic flights between the UK and the United States, a move that could pave the way for future low-cost services across the Atlantic.
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Wizz Air seeks approval to launch UK–US flights

By Ana Ives · January 28, 2026
 The UK government is planning a further 25 per cent increase in the cost of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), a move that would raise the fee from £16 to £20 for millions of international visitors.
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UK government plans further 25% rise in ETA fee for visitors

By Ana Ives · January 27, 2026
 International travel patterns are being reshaped by US politics, as a growing number of travellers reconsider visits not only to the United States, but also to destinations that have recently found themselves in Washington’s crosshairs.
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How US politics is reshaping international travel decisions

By Ana Ives · January 27, 2026
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Airbnb makes decisive move into hotels as experts warn of brand shift

By Ana Ives · January 26, 2026
 Heathrow Airport has become the world’s largest airport to fully scrap the long-standing 100ml liquid limit, after completing a £1 billion upgrade of next-generation security scanners across all passenger terminals.
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Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid limit as £1bn scanner rollout is completed

By Ana Ives · January 23, 2026
 The Saudi Falcons Club Cup 2025 is drawing growing numbers of international spectators to Alkhobar, where the high-speed “Melwah” heats are under way near Half Moon Bay.
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Saudi Arabia hits 122 million visitors in 2025 as Vision 2030 momentum builds

By Ana Ives · January 22, 2026
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United Airlines hails ‘amazing’ business travel outlook after strong January start

By Ana Ives · January 22, 2026