Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Latvia, Czechia, Estonia and several other European nations are entering a turbulent summer tourism season as rising fuel prices, escalating transport costs and ongoing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz drive widespread uncertainty across the travel industry. The continuing Middle East conflict has significantly disrupted global energy markets, tightening […]
Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Cyprus, India, Australia and the United States are entering a turbulent 2026 tourism season as rising fuel prices, escalating airline expenses, increasing travel costs and heightened tensions across the Middle East disrupt global travel confidence and reshape international booking patterns. What initially appeared to be a strong recovery year for Mediterranean
United Airlines has increased checked baggage fees for 2026. The move follows similar actions by JetBlue and American Airlines as fuel costs continue to rise . The new charges took effect on April 3, 2026. They apply to both domestic and international routes. Travelers now face higher costs for checked luggage across many markets. United
