Articles tagged “eu”

Airline Weekly

Bad News for Boeing as European Union Places Tariffs on U.S. Aircraft

3 years ago

Online Travel

Booking.com and Google Clash in Europe as Regulators Target Both

Booking.com's message to European regulators? Don't lump us in with Google when you go after Big Tech. It's so rare to see any public dustup between Google and Booking.com even though there have long been competitive tensions behind the scenes.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

The EU Introduces Plan to Make Covid-Era Travel Less Confusing

The patchwork of rules does make matters more confusing, but it may also force potential travelers to be more cautious at this point. Which may not be a bad thing as cases tick up higher in parts of Europe.

Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters | 4 years ago

Tourism

European Countries Are Confusing Travelers With Inconsistent Border Controls

Tourists in Europe face a myriad of conflicting and changing restrictions. So some aren't crossing borders, postponing the sector's recovery.

Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters | 4 years ago

Tourism

Hungary and Italy Among Member States to Opt Out of European Union’s Safe Travel List

It was inevitable that some EU member states would not be keen to comply with the bloc's decision to lift travel restrictions to some states. Hungary and Italy are among the first to object.

Gergely Szakacs, Reuters | 4 years ago

Tourism

European Union to Bar Most U.S. Travelers From Entry When It Reopens Borders

The U.S. once aspired to be an example to the world in its organizational feats. But not in 2020. The country's chaotic response to the pandemic may cost the travel industry dearly as bans against U.S. visitors spread.

Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters | 4 years ago

Coronavirus

Who Wants an American Tourist Now?

Even as America reopens, its failed pandemic response means that tourists will be crossing its borders in and out of it much less for a while to come.

Rafat Ali, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

European Union Plans to Reopen Most Borders in July

Member countries of the European Union are in disagreement about how long to maintain travel restrictions. But expect most travel in and out of the bloc to stay blocked at least through July 1.

Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters | 4 years ago

Airlines

Spain Calls for Investigation Into Airlines Breaching EU Refund Regulations

Airline refunds have not been happening as they should be in Europe in the wake of mass cancellations due to the virus. Though it's not clear which specific airlines are at fault, the practice has been widespread enough to warrant an investigation.

Reuters, Reuters | 4 years ago

Business Travel

TUI China Restarts Domestic Vacations After 3-Month Hiatus

There is a ton of pent-up demand for domestic travel in China, and Germany is mulling opening its border with Austria for travelers. But is the world destined for these limited corridors for travel?

Ilona Wissenbach and Joseph Nasr, Reuters | 4 years ago