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22/10/2026

Travel ID now required for online check-in
(21 October 2026)

A Travel ID is gradually becoming a requirement for check-in through the websites and apps of Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss, and Discover Airlines. Travel ID provides travelers with one login for the digital services of the Lufthansa Group airlines.

When does the new requirement take effect?

Starting 20 October 2026: Departures from the Schengen Area, except Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Starting 2 November 2026: Departures from European non-Schengen countries, Germany (except Frankfurt and Munich), Austria and Switzerland (except Zurich)
Starting 16 November 2026: Departures from the USA, Canada and Mexico, as well as from Munich and Zurich
Starting 30 November 2026: Departures from all other regions, as well as from Frankfurt
Travelers will be informed about the new requirement by email before departure, in their check-in invitation, and on the check-in page.

Who does not need a Travel ID?

Exceptions include:

Travelers checking in at an airport counter or self-service kiosk
Travelers with tickets issued by other airlines (OAL)
Travelers on flights operated by other airlines (OAL) with a ticket issued by a Lufthansa Group airline
Group bookings
Selected tour operator and charter bookings where online check-in is completed using the booking details provided by the travel agency or tour operator
For bookings with multiple travelers: If one person checks in the entire group, only that person needs a Travel ID.

09/10/2026

02/10/2026

The UK has introduced temporary restrictions on milk, dairy products, and certain meats from the EU. This is to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease following a rising number of cases across mainland Europe.

Travellers can no longer bring the following meats and animal products from the EU into Great Britain for personal use:

Pork
Beef
Lamb and mutton
Goat meat
Venison
Other products made from these meats, like sausages
Milk and dairy products, like cheese and yoghurt
Some exceptions apply to:

infant food and special food needed for medical reasons
snacks and sandwiches you intend to eat during your journey. Please ensure you eat or discard them before you get off the train
Check what you’re allowed to bring

The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.

29/07/2026

Emirates is launching a world first in the sky - the U-Dream Headrest, a game-changing new multi-way adjustable headrest in Economy Class.