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Kenya Makes Travel Health Insurance Mandatory for Foreign Visitors

Kenya has begun enforcing a new rule requiring nearly all foreign visitors to carry travel…

August 10, 2026

EU Confirms Official Launch Date of Entry/Exit System (EES) for Europe

The long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) is being fully implemented on April 10, 2026, at border…

August 5, 2025

News Brief: State Department Advises All Americans Overseas to Exercise Increased Caution

The US State Department has issued a worldwide caution alert, advising all US citizens abroad…

October 24, 2023

News Brief: Hurricane Hilary May Disrupt Travel Plans in Mexico and Southwestern US

As Hurricane Hilary gains strength in the Pacific Ocean, concerns arise about its potential to…

August 18, 2023

Canadian Wildfires Disrupt U.S.-Canada Flights: 2026 Travel Update

Quick Takeaway: Severe smoke from over 836 active Canadian wildfires is causing widespread ground stops,…

June 8, 2023

News Brief: White House Lifts Covid Vaccine Mandate for International U.S. Visitors

The Biden Administration announced on Monday that it will lift the Covid Vaccine Mandate for…

May 2, 2023

News Brief: FAA Warns of Air Traffic Controller Shortage Ahead of Summer Travel

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration warned the airline industry of a critical shortage of…

April 3, 2023

News Brief: Germany Transportation Strikes Impact European Travel

On Monday, two of Germany’s major transport unions staged walkouts over pay disputes, impacting rail…

March 27, 2023

News Brief: DOT’s New Dashboard Reveals Airlines that Offer Guaranteed Fee-Free Family Seating

On Monday, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) launched a new online dashboard that…

March 7, 2023

News Brief: State Department Issues Security Alert for Tourists Amid Taxi & Uber Disputes in Mexico

On Monday, the U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for visitors to Mexico after…

January 27, 2023

News Brief: Close-calls at JFK this Week Signal Rough Start for Airline Industry in 2023

On Wednesday, a plane bound for Puerto Rico hit an unoccupied plane parked on the…

January 19, 2023

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