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Martin Banks has been a journalist for over 40 years, working in Brussels since 2001 where he has covered EU politics, initially for European Voice and more recently for The Parliament Magazine plus a raft of other titles. He also writes about other topics including culture and travel. Prior to coming to Belgium he had worked in regional (including a 6 year stint as Chief Reporter for the 2nd biggest selling regional in the UK) and national journalism in the UK since 1980.

9 July 2026 - 10:46

EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation system could be delayed beyond 2026

The European Commission is reportedly considering delaying the launch of its new travel pre-authorisation system (ETIAS), according to a story broken by the Financial Times, reporting discussions taking place within the […]
7 July 2026 - 17:27

European Parliament approves updated air passenger rights covering cabin luggage and delay compensation

The European Parliament has approved revised air passenger rights rules that preserve compensation for flight delays of at least three hours and introduce clearer rules on […]
8 May 2026 - 09:07

KLM flight crew member hospitalised after contact with cruise hantavirus patient

As news about a deadly hantavirus outbreak on board Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius spreads, so, it seems does the virus, with information emerging that a flight attendant who came into contact with one of the […]
14 April 2026 - 16:44

British Airways Starlink Wi-Fi enables mid-flight FaceTime calls, sparking debate over “Quiet Zones”

With ubiquitous connectivity now truly hitting the skies, many are questioning the rise of in-flight telecommunications and the implications for passenger privacy, peace, and productivity on […]