AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoairBaltic & airline shake-up: Latvia’s airBaltic has filed for U.S. Chapter 11 as global carriers reel from fuel-price shocks, with restructuring now shaping what passengers can expect next. EES travel delays: The EU’s entry-exit system (EES) is still causing long queues and missed flights, and several Schengen countries have been allowed to pause parts of the rollout into 2026. UK travel rule change: Brits face a new ETIAS digital authorisation requirement later in 2026, with a higher-than-expected fee and potential border refusals across many popular destinations, including Latvia. Border & migration enforcement: Latvian border guards detained a person transporting illegal crossers near Krāslava, while separate reports describe asylum seekers being returned after stops in Poland. Latvia in the spotlight: A Danish investigation links a Copenhagen holding company to sanctioned Russian interests tied to Latvia’s former KGB figure Juris Savickis. Travel safety abroad: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi floods still leave 606 foreign tourists missing from 36 countries, as searches continue. Riga mobility: Riga is highlighting its long bike and pedestrian paths as a travel-friendly city draw. Tourism inspiration: A Latvian endurance hiker is walking around the world for mental health, turning travel into a personal wellbeing mission. Aviation awards: Bulgaria Air was ranked among the top five airlines in Eastern Europe, while sleep-tourism trends keep growing across Europe.
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