Tag Archives: Schengen Area

A Show of Hands

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

Starting tomorrow foreigners traveling to Europe will have their fingerprints scanned and picture taken when they arrive in 28 EU nations under new regulations. Those who don’t provide such biometric data will be denied entry. The change comes as the … Continue reading →

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A Change is Going To Come

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Brian D. Butler

For decades, U.S. citizens traveling to most European countries have been exempt from visa requirements. Sadly, this ends on January 1, 20121, when all Americans traveling to any Schengen Zone nations will need an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) Visa. … Continue reading →

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Can Your E-Ticket Be Hacked

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Can your e-ticket be hacked ? Sadly, the answer is yes. Recently, a team of hackers working with a group of German media organizations demonstrated just how simple it is to hack the six digit code on most airline e-tickets. … Continue reading →

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