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Travel Tips News 19 August 2025 - 12 October 2025

Budget Airline Bonanza: Frontier & Allegiant Expand Routes as Travel Demand Skyrockets

Budget Airline Bonanza: Frontier & Allegiant Expand Routes as Travel Demand Skyrockets

Strong Demand Lifts Budget Carriers Despite economic worries, travel bookings are robust. U.S. travel forecasts show domestic leisure spending rising about 1.9% in 2025 ustravel.org. According to the U.S. Travel Association, Americans have “continued to prioritize travel” even with inflation concerns ustravel.org. Major carriers report booming bookings, especially for premium seats and long-haul routes. For example, Delta and United see surging business and first-class travel ts2.tech reuters.com. As Delta’s management noted, a six-week spike in corporate travel has finally returned ts2.tech. This demand surge has coincided with a pullback in capacity. Spirit Airlines recently filed for bankruptcy and is slashing
12 October 2025
Don’t Fly Your Drone in Seychelles Until You Read This (2025 Laws Update)

Don’t Fly Your Drone in Seychelles Until You Read This (2025 Laws Update)

Overview of Seychelles Drone Regulations Seychelles is often viewed as a tropical paradise, but when it comes to drones, it has a firm regulatory framework to ensure safety and privacy. The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) is the national body overseeing drone operations. According to SCAA, drone flying is legal in Seychelles for both recreational enthusiasts and commercial operators, provided all regulations are strictly followed drone-laws.com. In recent years, Seychelles has introduced comprehensive drone guidelines (notably in 2017 and updated in 2021) to address the surge in drone usage. These rules cover everything from registration and airspace restrictions to privacy
22 September 2025
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Don’t Fly Your Drone in Malta Before Reading This (2025 Guide to Drone Laws)

Don’t Fly Your Drone in Malta Before Reading This (2025 Guide to Drone Laws)

Key Facts (Quick Summary) Recreational vs. Commercial Drone Use Malta does not enact two completely separate sets of laws for “hobby” versus “business” drone flights – the same EU-based rules apply to both, focused on the risk and category of operation rather than the pilot’s intent drone-made.com. That said, in practice there are stricter expectations and limitations on how and where you can fly for fun versus for work. Bottom line: Whether recreational or commercial, you must register, insure, and (if above the most minimal category) get licensed before flying in Malta. The critical difference is where and under what
19 September 2025
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10 Things You Need to Know About Iceland’s Drone Laws in 2025 (Before You Fly!)

10 Things You Need to Know About Iceland’s Drone Laws in 2025 (Before You Fly!)

Key Facts Overview of Iceland’s Drone Legal Framework (2025) Iceland’s drone regulations have been overhauled in recent years to match the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) standards. In 2024, Iceland implemented Regulation No. 1360/2024, adopting the EU-wide drone rules that many European countries follow reddit.com. This means drone operations in Iceland are governed by a risk-based framework with three categories – Open, Specific, and Certified – just like in the EU. The Icelandic Transport Authority (Samgöngustofa, sometimes called the Icelandic CAA or ICETRA) is the agency overseeing drone flights, enforcing safety rules, and issuing certifications skylum.com drone-laws.com. In general,
18 September 2025
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Galápagos Drone Ban REVEALED: Must-Read Rules for Tourists (2025 Update)

Galápagos Drone Ban REVEALED: Must-Read Rules for Tourists (2025 Update)

Key Facts Overview of Drone Regulations in the Galápagos Islands Drones in Ecuador are regulated by the Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) under national aviation law. In March 2024 the DGAC issued Resolution 0019-2024, a comprehensive update to the rules for remotely piloted aircraft (RPAS) es.scribd.com. However, the Galápagos Archipelago has a special conservation and legal status, so it imposes additional restrictions. Specifically, Galápagos park regulations explicitly require authorization for drone use. Ecuador’s Environment Ministry published visitor rules stating that “the use of drones requires authorization from the Galápagos National Park Directorate” ambiente.gob.ec. In other words, visitors must treat
15 September 2025
Grand Canyon Drone Laws 2025: Don’t Risk a $5,000 Fine at America’s Canyon

Grand Canyon Drone Laws 2025: Don’t Risk a $5,000 Fine at America’s Canyon

Federal and NPS Drone Regulations in Grand Canyon National Park Absolute prohibition inside the park – Grand Canyon National Park falls under a nationwide NPS policy (Policy Memorandum 14-05) that bans drones in all national parks uavcoach.com. Specifically, 36 CFR §1.5 – the regulation empowering park superintendents to enact closures – is used to bar “launching, landing, or operating” any unmanned aircraft on NPS lands and waters uavcoach.com. This rule has been in effect since June 2014 and remains in force as of 2025 nps.gov. In practical terms, you cannot fly a drone anywhere inside Grand Canyon National Park, whether
13 September 2025
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Don’t Get Fined! Tbilisi Drone Laws 2025 – What Tourists & Locals MUST Know

Don’t Get Fined! Tbilisi Drone Laws 2025 – What Tourists & Locals MUST Know

Recreational vs. Commercial Drone Use in Georgia Georgia makes a clear distinction between recreational (hobby) drone use and commercial drone operations. In simple terms, hobbyist drone flights (for fun, personal photography, etc.) are allowed without burdensome licensing, whereas commercial flights (for business, paid work, or any profit motive) entail additional requirements: In summary, Georgia welcomes both hobby and commercial drones but holds commercial pilots to a higher standard of certification. Hobbyists enjoy more leniency (no license required) but still must register and fly safely. Professionals must be licensed, registered, and insured before they take on projects. Always identify which category
9 September 2025
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Marrakesh Drone Laws 2025: What You Must Know Before Flying in Morocco

Marrakesh Drone Laws 2025: What You Must Know Before Flying in Morocco

Key Facts Introduction: Drone Regulations in Marrakesh, Morocco Marrakesh – known for its bustling souks and stunning landscapes – might seem like a drone photographer’s dream, but Morocco’s drone laws are among the strictest in the world. Since March 2015, Morocco has effectively banned civilian drone operations due to national security and privacy concerns apnews.com medias24.com. This nationwide ban applies in Marrakesh just as in the rest of the country. In practice, no drone (even a small recreational quadcopter) can be flown legally in Marrakesh without explicit government authorization. The rules make no distinction between drones and other remotely controlled
6 September 2025
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Florence Drone Laws Exposed: What Tourists Must Know Before Flying in Italy

Florence Drone Laws Exposed: What Tourists Must Know Before Flying in Italy

Key Facts about Drone Laws in Florence, Italy Florence-Specific Drone Restrictions Florence’s city authorities take a very protective stance toward drone flights, especially in the historic center. The entire old town of Florence – with its dense landmarks like the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Palazzo Vecchio, Ponte Vecchio, etc. – lies in what is effectively a “no-fly zone” for drones without prior authorization ts2.tech. This isn’t a quirk unique to Florence; many historic Italian city centers (Rome, Venice, etc.) have similar restrictions for reasons of safety, privacy, and heritage protection ts2.tech. In practice, if you open Italy’s
3 September 2025
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Drone Laws in Reykjavik: What You MUST Know Before You Fly

Drone Laws in Reykjavik: What You MUST Know Before You Fly

Key Facts at a Glance Overview: Iceland’s Drone Regulations in Reykjavik Reykjavík, like all of Iceland, follows a standardized set of drone laws that were updated to align with European Union (EASA) regulations in recent years icelandtraveltips.com reddit.com. The Icelandic Transport Authority (Samgöngustofa) oversees these rules, which apply nationwide – meaning there aren’t separate city-specific bylaws in Reykjavik, but the national rules are especially important in an urban setting. In December 2024, Iceland fully adopted EASA’s framework, bringing its drone regulations in line with EU standards icelandtraveltips.com. This created a three-category system based on risk level: For the average person
2 September 2025
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Bali Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Permits, No-Fly Zones, and Avoiding Huge Fines

Bali Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Permits, No-Fly Zones, and Avoiding Huge Fines

The maximum legal drone altitude in Bali is 150 meters above ground, and flying higher requires explicit permission from the DGCA. All drones must be registered with the DGCA via the SIPUDI online system, with a registration certificate valid for 3 years and the drone labeled with its unique registration number. A Remote Pilot License (RPL) is required for any commercial or professional drone use, with training, a written exam, and a flight test, and the license is typically valid for 2–3 years. For recreational use (Category 1), drones under 2 kg require no permit, while drones over 2 kg
27 August 2025
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Sky on Fire Tonight: Giant ‘Solar Canyon’ Aims 800‑km/s Wind at Earth—Northern Lights Could Ignite 15 U.S. States & Test Global Tech

Northern Lights Alert: Auroras Could Dance Across 14 States Tonight – When & Where to Watch

On August 19, 2025, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center forecast a minor geomagnetic storm (G1) that could make the Northern Lights visible across 14+ U.S. states. Areas fully or partially within tonight’s aurora visibility zone include Alaska; Washington; Idaho; Montana; North Dakota; South Dakota; Minnesota; Wisconsin; Michigan; Maine; Vermont; New Hampshire; New York; Iowa; and northern Wyoming and Illinois. The best viewing window runs from about 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. local time, with geomagnetic activity peaking around midnight to early morning. The SWPC forecast projects a Kp index up to Kp 5 (G1), indicating auroras could reach the northern
19 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

Ashtead share price in focus as buyback rolls on and NYSE switch clocks closer

7 February 2026
Ashtead shares closed Friday at 4,936p, up 1.09%, after the company bought 88,872 shares under its repurchase program. The group is set to shift its primary listing to New York on March 2, pending court approval, and will be removed from the FTSE UK index the same day. Ashtead paid a half-year dividend of 37.5 U.S. cents per share on Friday.
Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

Beazley share price: big funds reshuffle stakes as Zurich bid deadline nears

7 February 2026
Beazley shares closed flat at 1,236 pence Friday as BlackRock disclosed a 6.55% stake and Vanguard reported 5.02%. Wellington Management cut its holding below 5%. The disclosures follow Zurich Insurance’s possible takeover offer of up to 1,335 pence per share, with a Feb. 16 deadline for a firm bid.
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