If I want to dispute an airline charge with my credit card company because I’m getting nowhere with the airline itself, can I do that any time or should I wait til after I’ve completed travel?

Here’s a little known fact: Initiating a dispute with the card company will cause your tickets on most airlines to be automatically suspended while the situation is investigated. To avoid that, wait until travel is complete before disputing a charge if you can. Most card companies give you a period …

Belgium – Increase Security on French Border

The Belgian government reintroduced border controls along the French frontier on Feb. 23. Expect noticeably increased security along the northernmost part of the border, especially in the De Panne municipality of West Flanders Province. Those traveling by air between the two countries are unlikely to be affected.