Last Updated on March 24, 2021
For 2021, TSA introduced civil penalties of up to 13 thousand dollars per prohibited items violation. This means that if you want to travel with a gun, you should contact the airline and ask them directly for specific firearm and ammunition policies and check local laws.
4. Free Wi-Fi
This is not exactly a travel restriction but it is such good news that we decided to include on the list. You no longer have to buy a business class seat to enjoy free Wi-Fi during your flight.
The company announced a deal between Global Eagle and Profen to provide Wi-Fi to more than 100 aircraft. This means that from now on, passengers can enjoy high-speed internet during their flight. Enjoy your Netflix sessions!
Other travel restrictions for 2021:
1. Low-cost flights in Europe will get more expensive
It is possible to travel from one European country to another for as low as 10$ – sometimes there are promotional offers that make it even cheaper. However, that might actually change because of environmental concerns.
Germany, for example, plans to introduce an eco-tax for every air flight in 2020. The government plans to use the revenue to develop and modernize the country’s rail transportation. High-speed trains may become a valid and environmentally friendly alternative for international travel in the near future.
2. Traveling with fruits and vegetables to EU countries isn’t allowed
To fight the spread of plant pests, European countries decided to implement restrictions on the import of fruit and vegetables.
This means that traveling with these foods to countries such as Italy, Greece, or Finland is only permitted if you have a special certificate. So don’t be surprised if airport security confiscates the apple you are carrying with you for that tasty and healthy mid-flight snack.
3. New tourist tax in Amsterdam
Several countries are implementing new measures to try to control the large influx of tourists. Amsterdam is one of the cities that suffer the most with tourism. With a population of 1 million, the city welcomes about 17 million tourists every year.
