Tagged: european-union

Hourslong EES Airport Waits for 2 More Years?! EU Official's Outlook Not Very Reassuring

Those of us hoping for a resolution to the long waits at Europe's airports may be in for a, well, long wait. Implementation of the European Union's new biometric Entry/Exit System…

4 Things Travelers to Europe Can Do to Prepare for Long EES Airport Delays

As we predicted, the implementation of the European Union's new Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing extended delays at airports across the continent. The system requires incoming non-EU…

Why You Should Expect Long Airport Lines When You Get to Europe This Summer

Have you been horrified by recent images of extremely long lines at U.S. airports as a result of the ongoing partial government shutdown? We regret to inform you that similar scenes…

When Are Passport Stamps Going Away in Europe? Entry/Exit System Start Date Announced

A start date for Europe's much-delayed new system of automated border crossings has been announced. According to the European Union, the bloc's Entry/Exit System (EES) will finally…

Europe Is Tripling the Cost of Its Entry Fee Before It's Even Implemented

The cost travelers will eventually have to pay for a digital permit to enter the European Union has gone up—even though the system hasn't been launched yet. Foreigners applying for the…

When Does ETIAS Start in Europe? New Entry Requirement and Fee Delayed Again

New entry requirements for traveling to Europe have been postponed again.The European Union eventually plans to roll out two related—but different—systems that will affect…

Say Goodbye to Passport Stamps in Europe: New Entry/Exit System Starts Soon

Update, October 11, 2024: Authorities announced they will not meet the November deadline, and implementation of EES is delayed. The European Union's executive arm, the European…

Auf Wiedersehen, Airplane Mode! Europe Allows Smartphone Use on Flights

Passengers on flights within the European Union will soon be able to use their cell phones with no restrictions, thanks to a decision by the European Commission, the 27-nation bloc's…

European Union Dropping Mask Requirement for Air Travel

UPDATE, May 18: As explained below, the European Union has dropped its requirement that air travelers wear masks on planes and in airports across the 27-nation bloc. However,…

U.S. Sets a Date for Reopening to Fully Vaccinated International Tourists

The White House has set a date for allowing in fully vaccinated international travelers again after restrictions were imposed 19 months ago. Those restrictions will be lifted on…

O, Corona! Is Canada Safe or Not? U.S., EU Give Conflicting Answers

It has been exactly one month since Canada reopened its southern border to fully vaccinated Americans looking to enjoy a little "nonessential travel," which is what bureaucrats call…

Italy Adds New Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Americans

Yesterday the European Union removed the United States from the safe travel list, recommending that the bloc's 27 member states impose new restrictions on American travelers due to the…

Here We Go Again: EU Removes U.S. from Safe Travel List, Recommends Restricting Americans

The European Union has removed the United States from its safe list of countries for nonessential travel and is once again recommending that the bloc's 27 member nations impose…

One European Union Country Is Now Allowing Americans to Visit

The European Union has recommended that its 27 member states bar Americans from entry for the time being due to the surge of Covid-19 infections in the United States. But ultimately,…

EU Releases Safety Guidelines for Resuming Cruises in Europe

On the same day the European Union announced that Americans would be barred from entering member states due to the U.S. coronavirus surge, the EU also released guidelines for the…

Get Up-to-Date Travel Restrictions for Europe Using the EU's New Online Tool

The European Union has made it easier to keep track of travel restrictions in any of its 27 member states. A new, free-to-use, mobile-friendly web platform called Re-open EU provides…

Europe Has a Plan to Save Summer Travel—But Will Non-Europeans Be Welcome?

The European Union laid out a plan today for salvaging the summer travel season—at least, for Europeans. Facing bleak economic prospects due to a drying up of tourism amid the…

Europe Border Closures Almost Certain to Be Extended—But for How Long?

Most of Europe has been closed to foreign visitors since March 17. That's when the member states of the European Union and the Schengen zone (referring to an area in which internal…

"Mangia! Mangia!" May Soon No Longer Be Italy's Unofficial Slogan. The Changing Face of Italian Cuisine

The Italians are eating very differently today. And so, too, will the visitor when he heads to “The Boot”.That was the surprising revelation when I discussed Italian cuisine…

3 Ways to Plan a National Park Vacation Online

Where can you turn these days for help in planning a national park vacation? In the old days of just a small handful of years ago the answers to your questions were typically found in…