Gozo Travel Guide: Go Slow in Gozo: a calmer Malta escape with ferry links from Cirkewwa, quick crossings to Mġarr Harbour, and a laid-back base for bars, restaurants, and sightseeing. Winter Sun Flights: Jet2 has put almost 4.5m seats on sale for its biggest-ever 2027/28 winter-sun programme, adding more routes from UK airports including Malta, plus new full-season services to Egypt’s Red Sea resorts. Birmingham Launch: Jet2 also says it’s the first UK airline/tour operator to go on sale for winter 2027 from Birmingham, with 540,000 seats and 16 sunshine destinations. Entry Rules Alert: Brits heading to Spain face higher 2026 financial proof requirements (€122.10 per person per day; minimum €1,089.90), with potential denial of entry if not met. Airport Queues Warning: The EU’s Entry and Exit System (EES) is driving fresh fears of up to 6-hour airport queues, with airlines including Malta Air warning of longer passport processing times. Cruise Deal: Riviera Travel is offering up to £500pp off a 2026 Star Flyer cruise pairing Greece, Sicily and Malta, with flights, transfers, and Malta nights included. Malta Stay Spotlight (Sponsored): A destination-led luxury feature spotlights The Phoenicia Malta as a hotel that’s truly part of Valletta’s story. On-Trip Chaos: A Ryanair flight to Malta for a music festival turned into an aisle “party” after a bottle-throwing incident sparked dancing and cheers. EU Islands & Coast Strategy: The European Commission unveiled first-ever strategies for EU islands and coastal communities, targeting connectivity, tourism pressures, energy, and climate risks. Malta in the Air: Delta has launched its first-ever nonstop New York–Malta service, celebrated with a destination-inspired gate event.