Border Tech Upgrade: UK Border Force is set to roll out “contactless borders” at e-gates, using updated facial recognition to speed up airport processing by about 25%, with Birmingham and East Midlands first and wider rollout to other airports by early 2027. Visa Rules for Travellers: Guyanese passport holders can now travel to Saudi Arabia without first getting a US, UK or Schengen visa, with access to Saudi e-visa or visa-on-arrival options. Airport Accessibility for Agents: Jet2 urged travel agents to promote pre-travel airport rehearsals for disabled passengers, saying more travellers want the familiarisation and that accessibility info should be made clear at booking. Travel Safety Watch: A flight attendant has warned passengers to avoid flip-flops on planes due to swelling and the risk of having to run for gates. Crime and Cash Links to Dubai: Five people have been jailed for smuggling nearly £30m from the UK to the UAE in suitcases, in a case led by the NCA. Travel Disruption & Security: Reports continue to swirl around the Flydubai hijacking attempt, including claims about extremist posts tied to the accused pilot during study at a UK university. UK Holiday Inspiration: A new ranking crowns St Ives as the UK’s best seaside town, with September visits pitched as a way to dodge peak crowds.