Travel 28 October 2025 - 15 November 2025

Qantas boosts Europe flights to Rome and Paris as Middle East war disrupts travel

Qantas boosts Europe flights to Rome and Paris as Middle East war disrupts travel

Qantas will increase Perth-Rome flights to daily and boost Sydney-Paris services to five times weekly via Singapore, starting mid-April. The airline is reallocating Boeing 787s from U.S. routes and Airbus A330s from domestic flights to support the changes. Gulf hub disruptions have pushed more travelers onto these routes. Analysts say fares are unlikely to fall due to high fuel costs and limited capacity.
March 26, 2026
Apple Digital ID Puts US Passports in iPhone Wallets: What Travelers Need to Know Today

Apple Digital ID Puts US Passports in iPhone Wallets: What Travelers Need to Know Today

Apple launched Digital ID, letting U.S. users add passport information to Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports. The feature went live November 12 in public beta, coinciding with full REAL ID enforcement nationwide. It does not replace a physical passport or serve as a government-issued ID. Privacy and security concerns surfaced as the rollout began.
November 15, 2025