Memorial Day travel pressure: AAA says U.S. gas is at $4.51 a gallon—up toward the highest Memorial Day levels since 2022—while drivers in parts of the Northeast Ohio region see $4.594 and prices could keep climbing through the holiday. City overtourism costs: Barcelona is proposing to double its cruise stopover surcharge within months, with a possible start no sooner than 2027, as the city continues its crackdown on overcrowding. World Cup travel surge: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting June 11, U.S. CBP reports rising ESTA and visa-waiver authorizations for fans, as millions are expected to arrive. Airline rules tightening: Jet2 warns expectant mothers may be refused boarding if they can’t meet pregnancy paperwork requirements. Ebola travel restrictions: The CDC confirmed an American doctor caught Ebola in the DRC and the U.S. is adding enhanced screening and entry limits for recent travelers from affected countries. Tech to speed trips: Massport’s new remote security checkpoint in Framingham will let some Delta and JetBlue passengers clear TSA before heading to Boston Logan.