Airbus Issues A320 Recall After Scary JetBlue Incident

In today’s TravelSmart News update, Stephen breaks down three major travel stories that every traveler should know about right now. Airbus has issued a recall on specific A320 aircraft after a dramatic JetBlue incident revealed a software problem that caused the plane to suddenly drop in altitude. This update arrives during the busy Thanksgiving travel period in the United States and travelers may feel its impact through delays or last minute aircraft substitutions.

We also look at the United Kingdom’s announcement that its new Electronic Travel Authorization system will be fully enforced starting February twenty fifth, twenty twenty six. This change will require travelers to complete digital pre clearance before boarding flights to the UK and marks a major shift toward the next era of border processing.

Our final story takes us to the Caribbean where a missing American cruise passenger in Sint Maarten has been found safe after leaving her ship and checking into a hotel without notifying anyone. Stephen also shares a personal story from a cruise in Cozumel where a similar situation unfolded and created hours of concern on board.

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