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Etihad sets December start for Abu Dhabi Gothenburg flights

Etihad Airways will launch seasonal nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg on December 17, 2026. The service will operate four times a week through March 21, 2027. The route will give Gothenburg its first direct air connection with the United Arab Emirates and 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.

Spain begins temporary border checks for Italy arrivals

Spain has begun temporary border checks on travelers arriving from Italy by air and sea, in response to Italy’s own temporary controls on arrivals from Spain. The checks include document verification for Italian passengers and other travelers arriving from Italy. The measures are scheduled to last until Sept. 7, with 199 travelers already checked on the first day. Italy imposed its controls after a large migration influx into Spain’s Ceuta enclave. The Schengen Area allows for temporary border controls in cases of public policy or security threats.

South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high

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.