AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Border Friction: The EU’s entry-exit system is still causing travel headaches as parts of it “unravel” and some Schengen states drop biometric checks for certain visitors, while “wet stamping” continues in places. Air Connectivity: Alaska Airlines starts daily Seattle–London Heathrow service, with Reykjavík next on May 28, adding to a busy European route wave that also includes Delta’s seven new Europe launches and easyJet’s planned 2027 loyalty scheme. Iceland Watch: Iceland’s EU accession odds are sliding as voters near the August 29 referendum, and a new analysis says Iceland is now the world’s most expensive country. Sports & Culture: Vegas hosts the Enhanced Games—legal PEDs, big prizes, and heavy backlash. Whaling Row: Paul Watson’s foundation says it will return to Iceland for “Operation 86” to protest Hvalur hf. Health & Business: Merck gets a positive EU recommendation for KEYTRUDA plus Padcev in bladder cancer, while easyJet eyes discounts via a new points-based loyalty program.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.