You must get an ETIAS travel authorization before you travel to Schengen countries sometime in 2025. The fee has been set at $7.00 at this time. People under 18 years of age and those over 70 years of age are exempted from paying this amount but will still need to register. Check this website for details and the effective date of this new travel requirement: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias/what-etias_en
Review the new entry requirements Spain has imposed on visitors effective December 2024. This includes disclosure of financial means and may ask for a bank statement, credit card balance or cash in hand to cover expenses during your entire stay in the country. https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/washington/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Condiciones-de-entrada-en-Espana.aspx
All airlines in the United States are required to refund passengers when their flight is significantly delayed or canceled. https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/28/business/us-airlines-are-required-to-refund-you-for-a-canceled-flight-automatically/index
U.S. citizens may now apply or renew their passports online. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html?
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