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London food
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

Two of the best budget airport terminals in the world are in London

Luton and Stansted airports ranked among the top 10 best low-cost airline terminals in the world for 2026.
Europe news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

European airports warn of half-term holiday chaos due to jet fuel shortage

Systemic jet fuel shortages could impact European airports within three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

Airbnb Is Launching Private Airport Transfers in 125 Cities-Here's How the New Service Works

Airbnb expands into transportation with a new chauffeured car service for travelers booking accommodations.
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
#spain
Barcelona
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

Spain airport strikes update and everything you need to know

Strike action at major Spanish airports is causing travel disruptions during the Easter holidays due to salary disagreements among ground staff.
Barcelona
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

Spain airport strikes update and everything you need to know

Strike action at major Spanish airports is causing travel disruptions during the Easter holidays due to salary disagreements among ground staff.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Planned high-speed link between Paris and Spain hit by more delays

The high-speed train project connecting Spain and Paris has been delayed again due to bureaucratic issues and certification challenges.
#barcelona
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
1 week ago

Barcelona tourist tax hike goes into effect

Barcelona has sharply increased tourist taxes to combat overtourism and housing issues, with rates rising until 2027.
Barcelona
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago

7 Affordable Hotels in Barcelona That Don't Skimp on Style

Barcelona offers a range of affordable boutique hotels that reflect its cool, cultural vibe, making it an appealing city break.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Two London airports have been named in the 100 best in the world for 2026

London Heathrow and Gatwick ranked 16th and 30th in Skytrax's World Airport Awards based on passenger feedback.
#heathrow
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow's plans to significantly raise landing fees

Heathrow's proposed landing fee increase was partially rejected, allowing for investment without steep price hikes for passengers.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

UK aviation regulator rejects Heathrow's plans to significantly raise landing fees

Heathrow's proposed landing fee increase was partially rejected, allowing for investment without steep price hikes for passengers.
#airport-security
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How architects design airports to handle superlong security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports result from TSA worker shortages and increased traveler numbers, prompting airports to adapt design for better management.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

How architects design airports to handle superlong security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports result from TSA worker shortages and increased traveler numbers, prompting airports to adapt design for better management.
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
2 weeks ago

Faro Barcelona Grounds Us In Reality With 'Tierra, Mar y Aire'

Nature inspires sustainable design through materiality, emphasizing the importance of circularity and innovative production methods like 3D printing.
#eu
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

European airports record longer waits at borders as EES deadline looms

The EU's new biometric border system is causing significant delays at airports during peak travel times, particularly affecting third country nationals.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 weeks ago

European airports record longer waits at borders as EES deadline looms

The EU's new biometric border system is causing significant delays at airports during peak travel times, particularly affecting third country nationals.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

European airports record longer waits at borders as EES deadline looms

The EU's new biometric border system is causing significant delays at airports during peak travel times, particularly affecting third country nationals.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Air France leaves Paris's Orly airport

Air France's departure from Orly airport concludes an 80-year relationship, driven by declining passenger demand and a shift towards train travel, particularly post-Covid.
France news
#knock-airport
#heathrow-airport
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

This major London airport has been named one of the best in the world for 2026

London Heathrow was named the 16th best airport globally and awarded World's Best Airport Shopping in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
fromThe Local France
3 weeks ago

Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport ranked best in Europe

Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle has scored more highly than any other airport in Europe for the fourth consecutive year in major annual global passenger satisfaction survey, and sixth best in the global ranking.
Paris food
fromThe Local Germany
2 weeks ago

UK warns of Easter travel delays due to new EU border checks

The EU's Entry Exit System will be a significant change for Brits travelling this Easter. Always check with your transport operator in case extra time may be needed, both for your return to the UK and travelling to the EU.
Europe news
#airport-operations
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside the 'nerve center' that runs SFO

San Francisco International Airport opened a new Airport Integrated Operations Center that centrally coordinates all airport operations from roadways to runways, enabling greater efficiency without physical expansion.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Inside the 'nerve center' that runs SFO

San Francisco International Airport opened a new Airport Integrated Operations Center that centrally coordinates all airport operations from roadways to runways, enabling greater efficiency without physical expansion.
London
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

London City Airport wants to allow larger planes to use the airport

London City Airport proposes a shallower aircraft descent angle to accommodate larger, quieter aircraft, reducing flights by 76,000 over 12 years while maintaining existing flight paths.
fromCN Traveller
3 weeks ago

This popular European city is doubling its overnight tourist tax

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia - famous for its modernist architecture, world-renowned museums and contemporary foodie scene - welcomed 16 million visitors last year, a figure that has been rising significantly since its post-pandemic levels of around 12.4 million in 2022.
Barcelona
fromGamintraveler
1 month ago

Why Is Spain Suddenly Harder For Americans? Here's What Changed

For years, Americans had a handful of "soft" ways to stay in Spain longer than a normal vacation, or to turn a property purchase into a residency plan. Spain did not slam the door shut. But it did remove shortcuts, tighten the math, and make border time much easier to track.
Travel
fromWarpweftandway
1 month ago

Barcelona Principles for a Globally Inclusive Philosophy

The Barcelona Principles for a Globally Inclusive Philosophy manifesto was published in 2021, aiming to address the structural inequality between native and non-native speakers in academic philosophy. A number of journals and societies, as well as many individuals, have signed the manifesto.
Philosophy
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Hidden Business Cost of Flight Delays and What Travellers Should Know

UK businesses face significant productivity losses and financial damage from flight delays and cancellations, with legal compensation rights available to affected passengers.
fromCN Traveller
2 years ago

The 10 least stressful airports in Europe

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has seen several improvements in recent years, including allowing larger quantities of liquids, electronics in bags, and fast-track and lounge services at affordable rates.
Travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These Are the Best (and Worst) Months to Fly to Avoid Delays

September had the lowest flight disruption rate at 18.3%, while July, June, and December had the highest rates around 30-31%, with specific days like November 30 reaching 47.5% disruptions.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Airport lounges aren't so exclusive anymore. The airport bar is making a comeback.

In a world where third spaces are dying, and consumers are being segregated between haves and have-nots at every turn, the airport bar has quietly endured. But the airport bar is not-so-quietly under siege. Airport concessions took a hit during the pandemic, and while they benefited from the subsequent revenge travel, the rebound has stalled.
Careers
#journalism-funding
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Monumental pavement under Barcelona hotel turns ancient forum 90 degrees

The key find is a stretch of pavement made of slabs of Montjuic stone (rock extracted from the Montjuic mountain that overlooks Barcelona and has been the source of building material and infrastructure for the area since the pre-Roman Iron Age). It dates to between 15 and 10 B.C., the earliest founding years of the Roman city. It is made of precisely cut rectangular blocks, the largest of which are 1.48 long by 1.18 meters wide (approximately 5 by 4 feet).
History
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Germany's biggest airline sees soaring demand for direct flights

Middle East airspace closures force Lufthansa to increase direct European flights to Asia and Africa, disrupting global travel patterns and stranding tens of thousands of passengers.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Travel industry fears summer disruption amid new biometric checks at European borders

The new EES biometric entry-exit checks risk major summer passenger delays and long queues unless border authorities relax or temporarily stand down the system.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

'4-hour queues': Europe's airlines and airports fear summer travel chaos

The EES biometric entry/exit rollout risks severe summer border delays and chaos unless the implementation timeline and operational flexibility are urgently reviewed.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
1 month ago

What is the single most important thing Barcelona must do this summer?

Decide on key contract and transfer moves: resolve Lewandowski, Rashford, Ferran Torres statuses and prioritise signing a new center-back.
Media industry
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

Spark 2026 puts creative production front and centre at ISE Barcelona

Spark 2026 explores convergence in creative production, showcasing practical demos, industry leaders, and cross-platform workflows across gaming, design, broadcast, media and live events.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Airports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic

Airports deploy AI across passenger flow, baggage, maintenance, biometrics and cybersecurity to improve efficiency, predict congestion, and enhance customer experience amid rising passenger volumes.
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Mallorca Welcomes a New International Art Fair | Artnet News

A new art fair with a distinctive approach and locale is joining the international art world for the spring calendar: Art Cologne Palma Mallorca. While Mallorca is often framed as an idyllic Mediterranean escape, it has quietly developed into a vibrant art hub, and the fair builds on that momentum, positioning the island as a crossroads for international and regional art scenes.
Arts
UK news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The U.K. Is Now Denying Boarding to Travelers Without This Required Authorization-What to Know

The UK began strictly enforcing its Electronic Travel Authorisation on February 25, requiring all travelers from non-visa countries to obtain the £16 digital permit or face airline boarding denial.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

The week Barcelona becomes the centre of the future

Barcelona hosts the 20th Mobile World Congress with over 110,000 visitors expected, showcasing AI breakthroughs, space technology, and future mobility innovations while generating approximately €585 million for the local economy.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Two London airports officially have the fewest cancellations in the UK - here are the capital's most reliable air hubs

After spending months anticipating a holiday, a week spent packing and doing last minute admin, and several stressful hours going through check-in and security at the airport, the very last thing you want to hear is that your flight has been axed. Cancelled flights are far more common in some UK airports than others. And now, flight compensation site AirAdvisor has looked at data from the Civil Aviation Authority to reveal the cancellation rates across 20 of the UK's biggest airports in 2025. It also compared it to their rates in 2024 to figure out where cancellations are easing, and where they're getting worse.
Miscellaneous
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

from gaming production to live worlds, spark 2026 signals a new chapter for ISE in barcelona

Spark 2026 arrives as Integrated Systems Europe's newest platform dedicated to the creative industries, taking place from 3-6 February 2026 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via. Launched by Integrated Systems Events, Spark is conceived as a focused showcase where technology, creativity, and content production intersect, bringing together sectors such as gaming, broadcast, design, live events, and media. Powered by , the showcase leads a strong roster including Mo-Sys, 3Cat, and Lab of Tomorrow,
Media industry
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 months ago

Barcelona working behind the scenes to host 2030 FIFA World Cup final at Camp Nou | Barca Universal

Barcelona is bidding to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final at Spotify Camp Nou and has submitted its candidacy to the Royal Spanish Football Federation and FIFA.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The Airports With the Strongest Flight Networks in the World

OAG's Megahubs 2025 ranking reveals how well an international airport has connected you to the rest of the globe last year, based on a simple but telling comparison: These unique rankings are generated by comparing the number of scheduled connections to and from international flights with the number of destinations served from the airport.
Travel
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Barcelona tops "bleisure" rankings

Barcelona ranks as Europe's top 'bleisure' destination, scoring 79.5 on the Bleisure Index, combining business infrastructure with leisure activities and tourism appeal.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Gatwick shuttle screen suffers pre-flight nerves

A malfunctioning information screen at London Gatwick Airport displayed an 'Operating System not found' error, highlighting the ongoing unreliability of computer systems in airport infrastructure.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Spain sets a tourism record with 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025

Spain set a 2025 tourism record with 96.8 million foreign visitors, generating €134.7 billion as tourism shifts toward a sustainable, quality-focused model.
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Catalonia doubles tourist tax to one of highest in Europe

From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, the law will progressively increase the tax for holiday rental guests to a maximum of €12.5 per night, up from €6.25. Hotel guests would pay a maximum of between €10 and €15, up from the current €5 to €7.5, depending on the category of the hotel. Luxury establishments will be able to charge more per guest, according to the law.
Barcelona
#ryanair
#gatwick
Travel
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

This sun-soaked Spanish city is the most exciting European destination for 2026

Valencia in 2026 offers a rare total solar eclipse, Las Fallas UNESCO anniversary, major sports events and strong coastal, walkable appeal amid record tourism.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Smartest Way to Time Your Airport Arrival, According to Airline Experts

arrive two hours prior to scheduled departure for domestic flights and three hours prior to scheduled departure for international flights.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Smart Airport Taxi Solutions Improve Business Travel Efficiency for UK SMEs

The Hidden Cost of Poor Airport Transport Planning Missed pickups, last-minute cancellations, surge pricing, and unreliable availability can all disrupt carefully planned business schedules. Searching for a Taxi Near Me just hours before departure may work occasionally, but for executives heading to important meetings, uncertainty is not an option. Public transport delays, airport parking fees, fuel costs, and lost preparation time all add up. For SMEs managing tight budgets, these inefficiencies are more than inconvenient-they affect both financial performance and professional reputation.
Travel
Travel
fromMail Online
2 months ago

European airline becomes the latest to launch free Wi-fi on board

KLM now provides free, unlimited Wi-Fi on European flights, with a phased rollout and half the fleet equipped as of January 22.
#eurostar
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Aer Lingus announces new flights from Dublin Airport to Barbados - for two months only

The temporary route between Dublin and Bridgetown will take off from March 31 and operate to May 31, running three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, it said. Flights will be on an Airbus A321XLR - one of its newest single-aisle aircraft - and fares are currently available from €229 each way. Aer Lingus is to close its Manchester base from March 31, and will cease transatlantic services from the UK airport from that date.
Travel
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

How airport transfers can enhance yourbusiness trip experience - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

An airport transfer is a transportation service where the driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your destination or vice versa. When you have jet lag, airport transfers ensure you bypass the arduous task of flagging down and riding in uncomfortable cabs. You can schedule a transfer to and from the airport before your flight, so that professional drivers will be there for you when you step off a plane.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

From local problem to scalable solution: how 1ST Airport Taxis signals a shift in tech-led travel operations

Airlines and airports have poured investment into digital transformation over the past decade, yet one critical part of the journey has remained stubbornly fragmented: ground transport. For business travellers, the most unpredictable part of a trip is often not the flight itself, but what happens after landing. Delays, poor coordination and limited real-time information around airport transfers can quickly undermine even the best-planned schedules, with knock-on effects for meetings, productivity and client confidence.
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