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Italy is the queen of Europe in terms of tourist reputation - announced the Italian Opinion Research Institute Demoskopika in a report, citing the highest result in the ETR (European Tourism Reputation) classification. The next places were taken by Spain and Germany. ​more

The National Institute of Statistics (INE) in Madrid announced yesterday that in 2023, Spain was visited by a record number of foreign tourists - over 85 million. This is over 1 million more than the estimates of Pedro Sanchez's government.more

In the upcoming summer season, Krakow will have its second air connection to the Italian island of Sardinia. Ryanair will launch flights to Olbia, which already operates to another city there, Cagliari.more

The European Space Agency said the Luton-based carrier will reduce fuel usage and flight times through its involvement in the Iris programme.more

Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever built, has set sail on its first voyage. The Colossus set off from Miami, Florida, and set course for the Caribbean. Its 'godfather' was the famous Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi.more

For those who are looking for a cheaper and warmer place to live than the United Kingdom, a special list of countries where it is worth moving has been prepared - Sky News reports on its website.more

We are counting on Ryanair to look at the profits possible at Modlin; a change in the price list is necessary if the airport is to develop," stated Grzegorz Hlebowicz, vice-president of Warsaw-Modlin Airport, referring to Ryanair's announcement to limit connections from Modlin due to, among other things, an increase in airport charges.more

Irish Ryanair will launch 30 new routes from Poland in the upcoming summer season, including: to Alicante, Chania, Corfu or Malta - said Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary.more

Ryanair has cut its profit expectations for the year to the end of March, after some online travel agents stopped selling its flights. The airline reduced fares to fill seats in December after it said sites including Booking.com, Kiwi and Kayak suddenly removed its flights. more

The Irish airline Ryanair will launch a new connection from Krakow to Trieste in Italy at the beginning of April this year, Kraków Airport announced. Flights will be operated twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays.more

Rail users in England are facing disruption this week, as members of train drivers' union Aslef hold an overtime ban and strikes. The walkouts are the latest in a long-running row over pay and conditions. Passengers should check before they travel as disruption is expected across the network.more

The right to flat-rate compensation does not apply if you fail to board a flight that arrives very late, or if the purchase of a ticket for a replacement flight allowed you to arrive at your destination less than three hours late, the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled yesterday.more

The UK's biggest airports are set to miss the deadline for installing new advanced security scanners that will end the 100ml limit on liquids. The government told major airports to have the high-tech equipment in place by 1 June 2024. more

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday advised operators of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to conduct emergency inspections of the center doors. Following a recent accident, operators are asked to ensure they are properly attached.more

Venice introduces entrance fees to the city, the Louvre museum in Paris increases ticket prices, and Amsterdam discourages visits. More and more cities in Europe are trying to slow down the influx of tourist crowds. Tourism experts wonder in the Dutch daily "Algemeen Dagblad" whether such actions are effective.more

Eight Poles disturbing order were forced by the Portuguese services at the airport in Faro to leave the plane flying from the English Luton to the Spanish island of Lanzarote - the police reported yesterday. As it was added, the forced landing required the police to use force against one of the aggressive passengers.more

The airline Wizz Air has announced the resumption of flights from Krakow to Tel Aviv, Israel. The flights will start on 1 March this year and will operate three times a week.more

Ryanair's boss has told the Mirror that the airline does not want to make money from customers when charging them for hand luggage. Currently, passengers can bring one small bag such as a handbag, backpack or laptop bag onboard for free, measuring no more than 40x20x25cm. If they want a second bag, they will need to pay for priority booking, or opt for a separate 10kg check-in bag option. more

Ticket machines at railway stations charge passengers more than double what they would cost online for some journeys, according to analysis. Consumer group Which?'s research said same-day rail tickets were 50% more expensive on average at stations.more

Wizz Air has had to pay out an extra £1.2m to customers, after the industry regulator intervened over the way it handled flight disruption. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) got involved in July after it received "high volumes" of complaints about the airline not paying what it owed.more

Venice is starting to accept reservations for entrance tickets to the city, which will be compulsory for 29 days this year during peak arrival periods. The ticket, priced at €5, will have to be bought by those tourists who only come there for a day's sightseeing and do not stay overnight. The first day when this requirement will apply is 25 April, the Italian Liberation Day.more

'Women deserve to feel safe, yet these alarming figures risk telling a different story,' MP Sarah Olney says Standard.co.uk.more

Nasa has unveiled a one-of-a-kind quiet supersonic aircraft as part of the US space agency’s mission to make commercial supersonic flight possible. In a joint ceremony with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California, on Friday, Nasa revealed the X-59, an experimental aircraft that is expected to fly at 1.4 times the speed of sound – or 925mph (1,488 km/h).more

A new fleet of London buses has been brought into service and the flooring is so nice Londoners are saying it's better than they've got in their own homes.more

Sadiq Khan has confirmed when Transport for London (TfL) fares will go up. The Mayor of London also responded to questions over whether the way customers pay could become 'dynamic'.more