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In 2026, China is easier to travel to from the EU than it has been in a long time – no visa, short application forms, direct flights. And yet there are a few things you need to know before you set off.

Flying from BER soon and wondering how best to get there? Berlin Airport is easily reachable from every neighbourhood by public transport – often faster than a taxi.

Since 12 November 2025, Ryanair no longer issues paper boarding passes – neither as a self-print nor at the airport check-in desk. The boarding pass only exists digitally in the myRyanair app and is automatically stored there after online check-in. What

Since 25 February 2026, it is official: anyone wishing to travel to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland needs, in addition to their passport, a valid Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). Airlines, ferry operators and train companies may no

Is the 100 ml rule for carry-on luggage falling? In 2025, the switch to CT scanners means that some European airports already allow up to 2 litres per container – for example Rome Fiumicino as well as Milan Linate and Malpensa Terminal 1. In Germany (e.g.

The trip is booked, the suitcase is almost packed, and the excitement is huge – and then life happens. Illness, a family emergency, uncertainty at the travel destination, or simply the question: Can I still cancel my trip now without being stuck with

A lost suitcase is one of the biggest stress factors when travelling. According to an airline report, in 2023 there was an average of 10.6 baggage incidents per 1,000 passengers in Europe – mostly because suitcases were not forwarded correctly when being

Easter 2026 is just around the corner, and with Easter Sunday on 5 April, spring offers the ideal opportunity for the first big break of the year. Whether you want to catch the first warm rays of sunshine on the Mediterranean, experience the awakening

Free carry-on luggage or extra charges? This question currently concerns not only air travellers but also the courts. The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) has issued warnings to and sued several airlines over allegedly unlawful carry-on