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Etihad sets December start for Abu Dhabi Gothenburg flights

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The route will give Gothenburg its first direct air connection with the United Arab Emirates. It will also create the city’s first nonstop link to the Middle East and Asia. Passengers from western Sweden can connect through Abu Dhabi to destinations across India and Asia. The new service also provides direct access to Abu Dhabi for travelers departing from the Gothenburg region. Göteborg Landvetter Airport serves Gothenburg and the wider western Sweden market.

Spain begins temporary border checks for Italy arrivals

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Spain has begun temporary border checks on travelers arriving from Italy by air and sea, with controls in place from Aug. 8 to Sept. 7. The checks follow Italy’s own temporary restrictions on arrivals from Spain, adding document checks to routes under the Schengen system. Spain checked 199 travelers on 12 flights from Italy on the first day, conducting checks at various airports. Italy implemented controls after a large migration surge into Ceuta, with the measures targeting non-EU nationals arriving from Spain. Spain had called on Italy to withdraw its restrictions before introducing its own reciprocal controls.

South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high

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South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, its strongest monthly result since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure marked a $1.44 billion improvement from June 2025, when the balance showed an $846.8 million deficit. Korea Tourism Organization data show June produced the second-highest monthly tourism surplus on record. Only October 2008 was higher, with a surplus of $661.5 million.