One in four EU citizens couldn’t afford a holiday in 2024, Eurostat finds

Over a quarter of EU adults face financial barriers to taking even a short holiday, highlighting persistent regional inequalities in leisure access

Gen Z drives autumn travel boom with longer, more affordable international trips

Young travellers are taking longer international trips in offbeat destinations, with a focus on affordable luxury experiences

Kathmandu airport reopens following anti-government riots

The airport closed for 24 hours due to violent anti-government protests which saw the Nepalese parliament building and the Kathmandu Hilton hotel set on fire

Israel conducts air strikes in Doha, Qatar

The strikes, which targeted Hamas officials in the country, have been criticised by the Qatari government

Flights disrupted as storms and heavy rainfall batter northeast Spain

The Balearic Islands and Catalonia are among the worst-hit areas, with severe delays and cancellations at the region’s main airports

Airline fraud rates drop sharply, but risks persist

New analysis reveals a significant global decline in airline fraud, highlighting shifting risks and the need for continued vigilance