Belize

EU keeps 3 hour delay rule and bans no-show fees in passenger rights overhaul

The EU reached a political agreement to revise air passenger rights, keeping the three-hour delay compensation threshold, improving fare transparency, banning no-show policies for return flights, and strengthening rights for passengers with reduced mobility. This matters for Central American travelers, expats, and digital nomads flying to or from the EU, but the rules still require formal adoption and later publication before they apply.

JetBlue ends all Belize flights and JFK nonstop service on May 21

JetBlue is suspending its non-stop service between New York JFK and Belize City, reducing direct flight options for East Coast expats and nomads. This follows a similar suspension by Southwest Airlines, potentially increasing airfare and travel time for those relocating to Belize.

Understanding Belize’s Safe Third Country Agreement