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Downloadable travel datasets with named methodology, limitations, update dates and reusable citation language. Journalists may request a comment, interview, chart or methodology clarification.

Published research

Checked 16 October 2026 · 25 schemes · CC BY 4.0

Entry authorisations: arrival cards, eVisas and ETAs

Who needs it, the fee as published, when to apply and validity for digital arrival cards, eVisas, ETAs and the EU’s Entry/Exit System, each read on an official government site, with the official application link for every row. ETIAS is listed as not yet operating.

Checked 25 September 2026 · 30 airlines · CC BY 4.0

Airline cabin baggage allowances

Cabin bag size, weight, personal item and whether the cabin bag is included on the cheapest fare, each read on the airline’s own website. Includes the official source link for every row.

Q3 2026 · Global airlines

Airline Passenger Experience Index 2026

A 28-airline editorial score extract covering service, seats, food, entertainment, punctuality and value. Includes category leaders, limitations, suggested citation and a versioned CSV.

Research in preparation — not findings

Airport-to-stay journey costs

Inspect our proposed sampling method and blank collection sheet for complete journey costs and travel times. No data or rankings have yet been published for this study.

View protocol and download templates →

Methodology standard

  • Every dataset states its population, date range and exclusions.
  • Editorial scores are never described as audited operational or safety statistics.
  • Source ownership and any sister-publication relationship are disclosed.
  • Versioned downloads preserve the date a journalist used.
  • Material corrections are documented under the corrections policy.
Editorial methodology →

Press enquiries

Email hello@travelshifu.com with your outlet, deadline and the dataset or travel topic involved. Data requests should specify the geography, time period and intended attribution.

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Licensing and citation

Licence terms are stated on each dataset. Do not assume the same licence applies to every photograph, article or third-party source. For the airline index, preserve the Q3 2026 date, name FlightLogic as the original creator and link the TravelShifu research page.

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