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Travel planning

Travellers bound for Britain hit by ETA system outage

Since February, most travellers to Britain have needed the digital authorisation, which is distinct from a visa. But some travellers wait until the day of their departure to apply for the authorisation – and in recent days some of them have been stranded.
Since February, most travellers to Britain have needed the digital authorisation, which is distinct from a visa. But some travellers wait until the day of their departure to apply for the authorisation – and in recent days some of them have been stranded.

How to evacuate when a medical emergency strikes overseas

An increasing number of patients need ventilators or ICU-level care during medical evacuation.
An increasing number of patients need ventilators or ICU-level care during medical evacuation.

Private jet operators turn to ‘jetpooling’ and higher altitudes to combat surge in fuel costs

ssjet - Founder of SingaPawAir Jamie Wong on a flight with Mr Peter Chen and his friends in May 2026. 
Credit: SingaPawAir
ssjet - Founder of SingaPawAir Jamie Wong on a flight with Mr Peter Chen and his friends in May 2026. 
Credit: SingaPawAir

Travel News

The cheapest week to fly in summer 2026 is Aug 10 to 16, says Skyscanner

The Skyscanner report identified Langkawi, Bali (right), Phuket and Bangkok (left) as some of the most affordable destinations to visit in June.
The Skyscanner report identified Langkawi, Bali (right), Phuket and Bangkok (left) as some of the most affordable destinations to visit in June.

Book these family-friendly staycation deals for the June school holidays

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore's ‘Glamping Under the Stars Experience’ has an indoor camping setup complete with a children’s tent.
Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore's ‘Glamping Under the Stars Experience’ has an indoor camping setup complete with a children’s tent.

Japan passes Bill to raise visa fees, introduce online pre-entry screening

The government cited rising costs for the revision.
The government cited rising costs for the revision.

Thailand launches digital arrival card for travellers to cut immigration processing time

Until mid-2025, the arrival card application process relied on paper-based forms – costly in both budget and time.
Until mid-2025, the arrival card application process relied on paper-based forms – costly in both budget and time.

What to do in Ningxia, China’s underrated desert and wine destination

Within vastly different terrains lies Ningxia’s storied past – one shaped by conquest, trade routes and navigating life at the edge of the desert.
Within vastly different terrains lies Ningxia’s storied past – one shaped by conquest, trade routes and navigating life at the edge of the desert.

SIA increases number of flights to and from Amsterdam between August and October

SIA will now have 10 weekly services to Amsterdam, up from the current daily service.
SIA will now have 10 weekly services to Amsterdam, up from the current daily service.

Travel agency Sports Travel 360’s licence revoked by STB

STB said the firm must refund all existing customers or hand over their existing obligations to licensed travel agents.
STB said the firm must refund all existing customers or hand over their existing obligations to licensed travel agents.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.