Ryanair banning flyers over refunds
Ryanair is trying to claw back credit-card refunds given to passengers who were not allowed to fly under pandemic rules.
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Alitalia is dead, long live Alitalia!
In a last-minute deal, the new airline ITA acquires the Alitalia name and marks, but there will be confusion, especially on the web
Going, going, gone! The Paris Metro ticket
An era nears its end as Paris prepares to phase out its paper transit tickets.
U.S. sets Nov. 8 for border re-opening
U.S. land borders will re-open along with the return of international air visitors, but there are still questions to be answered.
Hamburg, DB add automated trains
The port city is claiming a first for having driverless trains operate in a complex system with conventional trains.
New Jersey getting new dinosaur museum
At a site loaded with fossil traces from the distant past, New Jersey is getting a new dinosaur-focused museum.
French cheesemakers feeling bleu
A widely-used nutritional labeling scheme that may be mandatory gives one of France's greatest treasures a low score.
New Italian Airline (almost) ready to fly
ITA Airlines starts service Friday with leased planes, a temporary name and a contracted-out ticket sales system.
New modern museum for Barcelona
The Modern Contemporary Museum, a fixture in Amsterdam, is opening a new site in Barcelona this week.
Amsterdam bans fireworks...but not quite
Amsterdam is trying to limit New Year's Eve fireworks to official events, but isn't expecting full compliance.
Spain gives 18-year-olds a culture pass
Spain is spending a bit to give 18-year-olds a €400 culture pass that will both widen their horizons and pump needed cash into Spain's culture sector.
Canada: Vax required for air or rail
Starting October 30, long-distance travel on public transport in Canada will require proof of vaccination.
Volcanoes making travel news
Volcanic eruptions around the world are both an attraction to visitors and a danger to air traffic and homes.
Paris: Signs point to Confusion
A move in Paris to remove hundreds of directional signs has apparently caused confusion within the city's government.
UK: A new call for cleaner rivers
Water clean enough for 'wild swimming' is the goal of new legislation and a call from the UK's water companies.