Prague Airport’s 2025/26 winter timetable expands to a record 127 destinations
Two weeks into the EU Entry/Exit System, updated guidance issued as travellers report mixed experiences
Aer Lingus inaugurates twice-weekly Cork–Prague flights, restoring Irish regional access
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Smartwings opens seven European routes from Prague in multi-day roll-out
Between 23 and 26 October Smartwings launched seven new routes from Prague – to Barcelona, Rome, Porto, Bilbao, Toulouse, Brussels and Bucharest – widening non-stop options for both leisure and business travellers and supporting Prague Airport’s broader network growth.
Czech EMN conference sets blueprint for next-generation migrant integration policy
At the 23 October EMN Czech National Conference, officials outlined plans for a new integration strategy that will emphasise language training, digital ‘integration passports’ and faster work-permit processing. The consultative process, aimed at combating labour shortages, presents an opportunity for employers to influence policy.
Prague Airport’s Terminal 1 traffic rerouted as crane dismantling enters second phase
From 22 to 26 October Prague Airport has closed the inner curb lane at Terminal 1 while a tower crane is dismantled. Buses, taxis and ride-hailing services have been relocated, adding time to ground transfers, especially for business travellers using the AirportExpress link to the city’s main railway station. The airport recommends arriving at least 20 minutes earlier than usual.
Larger liquids now allowed in hand baggage at Prague Airport Terminal 2
Prague Airport reports a smooth roll-out of relaxed liquid limits at Terminal 2: travellers on Schengen flights can now carry one container up to two litres plus the standard 1-litre bag. CT scanners have cut screening times by 30 %. Terminal 1 remains on the old 100-ml rule until it is upgraded.
EDPS begins live supervision of EU Entry/Exit System deployment, Czech airports warned of initial queues
The EU data-protection authority started hands-on supervision of the new Entry/Exit System on 22 October. Initial reports from Czech airports show longer processing times for third-country travellers, prompting companies to adjust travel guidance. The EDPS warns that non-compliant data handling will attract penalties.
Delhi embassy tightens rules for Czech employee-card applications
A New Delhi embassy notice dated 22 October states that Czech employee-card applications must be channelled through approved migration programmes; ad-hoc email or postal submissions will be rejected. The move seeks to reduce fraudulent or incomplete filings and protect limited quota slots.
Czech Embassy in Manila raises VFS booking fee and streamlines Schengen-visa appointments
An embassy notice dated 22 October confirms that Filipino applicants must pay a EUR 20 VFS service fee to secure a Czech Schengen-visa appointment and may not book directly with the embassy. The move has halved no-show rates and sped up processing for business travellers.
Pendolino test runs on Czech tracks pave way for new cross-border services
Polish operator PKP Intercity finished interoperability tests of its Pendolino trains on Czech lines on 22 October, a key step toward launching Warsaw–Brno and Kraków–Prague services in 2026. Successful trials bolster plans for faster, greener business-travel corridors.
Dublin consulate opens one-day email window for Czech visa appointments
The Czech Embassy in Dublin has set 22 October, 13:00–19:00, as the only time to request Schengen-visa appointments for early November. The lottery-style system penalises incomplete submissions, so travellers must prepare documents in advance.