Air Connectivity Boost: British Airways is adding a new summer route to Tanzania—London Gatwick → Kilimanjaro → Zanzibar—starting May 29, 2027 (three flights weekly through Oct. 31), with fares from £849, making it easier to pair safari and beach time. Costa Rica Flight Link: Reuters reports BA will also extend London Heathrow to San José, Costa Rica, as a year-round service with three weekly flights (part of a 25% Latin America capacity increase for summer 2027). Travel Money Watch: Costa Rica’s dollar hit another record low on Monex, closing at ¢446.93 per US$; the slide is squeezing purchasing power for locals and expats who convert pensions and income. Road Safety & Resilience: A Comptroller General audit says Costa Rica has spent over ₡86 billion on flood and landslide road repairs, but too little goes into preventing the next washout—especially on Route 32 and other repeat trouble spots. Tourism & Wellness: Hideaway Río Celeste in Bijagua is offering domestic rates Sept. 1–Oct. 31, including breakfast and a spa credit, with a private trail to Río Celeste. Global Entry Update: The U.S. lists Costa Rica among 23 countries whose citizens can use Global Entry for faster airport immigration clearance.