These updates will impact almost everyone in one way or another, and knowing what's ahead could save you time, money, and stress.

這些更新幾乎會以這樣或那樣的方式影響到每個人，瞭解未來的情況可以為您節省時間、金錢和壓力。

So in this video, I'm breaking down the five biggest changes you need to know as a traveler in 2025.

是以，在本視頻中，我將為您分析 2025 年旅行者需要了解的五大變化。

Let's start with an update that affects every U.S. citizen flying domestically.

讓我們從影響每一位乘坐國內班機的美國公民的最新情況說起。

Starting May 7, 2025, if you're over 18, you'll need a REAL ID to board any commercial flight in the USA.

從 2025 年 5 月 7 日起，如果您年滿 18 歲，您將需要一個 REAL ID 才能登上美國的任何商業班機。

Now, what is a REAL ID?

什麼是真實身份？

REAL ID is a federally approved ID designed to prevent fraud and confirm your identity for things like commercial air travel.

REAL ID 是聯邦準許的身份證件，旨在防止欺詐和確認您的身份，用於商業航空旅行等用途。

Now, before rushing to update, you may already be compliant, so let's check that first.

現在，在匆忙更新之前，您可能已經符合要求，所以讓我們先檢查一下。

You're compliant if your driver's license or state ID has a star in the top right corner.

如果您的駕照或州身份證右上角有一顆星，您就符合要求。

If it's there, you're good.

如果它在那裡，你就沒事了。

If not, you're going to need to upgrade.

如果沒有，就需要升級。

If you're from New York or Michigan and you have an enhanced driver's license, even if it doesn't have a star, that's going to work too.

如果你來自紐約或密歇根州，你有一個強化駕照，即使上面沒有星星，也可以使用。

But if you don't have a REAL ID, you can still fly with a U.S. passport or passport card, a trusted traveler card like Global Entry, or a U.S. military ID.

但是，如果您沒有真實身份卡，您仍然可以使用美國護照或護照卡、全球入境等可信旅行卡或美國軍人證乘坐飛機。

But if you head to the airport and you don't have any of these, beginning May 7, the TSA is going to turn you away.

但是，從 5 月 7 日開始，如果您去機場時沒有帶這些證件，TSA 就會把您拒之門外。

To upgrade to a REAL ID, visit your local DMV and bring proof of identity like a passport or birth certificate, your social security number, and two documents showing your address, such as a utility bill.

要升級到 REAL ID，請前往當地車管所，並攜帶身份證明（如護照或出生證明）、社會保險號以及兩份顯示您住址的文件（如公用事業賬單）。

Check your DMV's website for details.

詳情請查看車管局網站。

Now, the process can take a little time, so please plan ahead and don't wait until the last minute to do this.

現在，這個過程可能需要一點時間，所以請提前計劃好，不要等到最後一刻才做。

Now, by the way, a REAL ID is not a replacement for your passport if you're traveling internationally.

順便說一句，如果您要出國旅行，真實身份卡不能代替護照。

This is a U.S. thing only.

這只是美國的事情。

Speaking of international travel, wouldn't it be a nightmare to plan your dream trip to Europe only to be turned away at the airport because you missed a crucial new rule?

說到國際旅行，如果您計劃了夢寐以求的歐洲之旅，卻因為錯過了一條重要的新規定而在機場被拒之門外，那豈不是一場噩夢？

Well, starting mid-2025, Europe's Schengen Zone is set to begin enforcing the long-anticipated ETIAS rule for travelers from visa-free countries like the U.S. and Canada.

從 2025 年年中開始，歐洲申根區將開始對來自美國和加拿大等免籤國的旅行者執行期待已久的 ETIAS 規則。

And here's everything you need to know.

這裡有你需要知道的一切。

ETIAS is short for the European Travel Information and Authorization System, and it's a pre-travel screening system designed to improve security and streamline border crossings into the Schengen Zone.

ETIAS 是 "歐洲旅行資訊和授權系統 "的簡稱，是一個旅行前檢查系統，旨在改善申根區的安全和簡化過境手續。

Now, the question we get here often is, what's the Schengen Zone?

現在，我們在這裡經常遇到的問題是，申根區是什麼？

Well, it's these countries here.

嗯，就是這裡的這些國家。

Quick breakdown for you.

為您快速分解。

Europe's a continent, the European Union is a different thing, it's a political and economic grouping of countries, and then the Schengen Zone is this whole other physical and economic area.

歐洲是一個大洲，歐盟是另外一回事，它是一個由國家組成的政治和經濟集團，而申根區則是另一個完全不同的物理和經濟區域。

It's different from the EU.

這與歐盟不同。

And many of the very popular tourist destinations in Europe are in this zone.

歐洲許多非常受歡迎的旅遊勝地都位於這一區域。

Millions of travelers move in and out of this area every day, and ETIAS is essentially Europe's way of knowing who's coming before they arrive.

每天有數以百萬計的旅客進出這一地區，而 ETIAS 基本上是歐洲在旅客到達之前就瞭解他們的方式。

Think of it like an RSVP system.

把它想象成一個 RSVP 系統。

If you've been traveling to the Schengen area visa-free, like citizens from the U.S., Canada, Australia, this applies to you.

如果您像來自美國、加拿大和澳洲的公民一樣免籤前往申根地區，那麼這也適用於您。

Now, the good news is, it's supposed to be very easy.

好消息是，這應該很簡單。

The process is quick, and it's entirely online.

整個過程非常快捷，而且完全在網上進行。

You'll just head to the ETIAS website, fill out your application, and provide simple details like your passport info, your travel plans, and you'll answer a few questions.

您只需登錄 ETIAS 網站，填寫申請表，提供護照資訊、旅行計劃等簡單的詳細信息，並回答幾個問題即可。

It only costs 7 euros, and it's free for travelers under 18 or over 70.

票價僅為 7 歐元，18 歲以下或 70 歲以上旅客免費。

Approvals are expected to happen quite fast.

預計審批速度會相當快。

ETIAS is expected to roll out about six months after the launch of EES.

預計 ETIAS 將在 EES 推出約六個月後推出。

So while there's no official start date yet, it's projected to begin in 2025.

是以，雖然還沒有正式的啟動日期，但預計將於 2025 年啟動。

All these changes can be stressful, and trying to keep up with all these new travel rules can feel really overwhelming.

所有這些變化都會給您帶來壓力，而試圖跟上所有這些新的旅行規則也會讓您感到不知所措。

And honestly, it's not just travel, it's life.

老實說，這不僅是旅行，更是生活。

And so as we head into a new year, one of the best investments that you can make is in your mind.

是以，當我們邁入新的一年時，最好的投資之一就是在思想上。

Looking back on 2024, I am personally very glad that I chose to invest in therapy.

回顧 2024 年，我個人非常慶幸當初選擇了投資治療。

I'd consider myself a pretty healthy person overall, but I still have things to work through just like anyone else.

總的來說，我認為自己是一個相當健康的人，但我和其他人一樣，仍有一些事情需要去解決。

And having a professional therapist to talk to has been a game-changer.

有一位專業的治療師可以傾訴，這改變了我的生活。

Think about it, you'd hire a mechanic to work on your car, so why not hire a professional to help you work on your mind?

想想看，你會請一個機械師來修理你的汽車，那麼為什麼不請一個專業人士來幫你修理你的頭腦呢？

Therapy isn't just for clinical issues like depression or anxiety, it's personal growth.

治療不僅僅是為了解決抑鬱或焦慮等臨床問題，更是為了個人成長。

It's building healthier habits and learning tools to handle stress.

培養更健康的生活習慣，學習處理壓力的工具。

And that's where BetterHelp comes in.

這就是 BetterHelp 的用武之地。

BetterHelp's the sponsor of this video, and they're on a mission to make starting therapy easier.

BetterHelp 是本視頻的贊助商，他們的使命是讓開始治療變得更容易。

You can match with a licensed therapist in just a couple of days by filling out a quick questionnaire.

只需填寫一份快速問卷，您就可以在幾天內找到合適的持證治療師。

If the first therapist doesn't feel like the right fit, you can easily switch to another one until you find someone you really connect with.

如果第一位治療師感覺不合適，您可以很容易地換另一位，直到找到真正合拍的人為止。

BetterHelp also offers tools like a journal for reflection and group sessions on a variety of topics.

BetterHelp 還提供各種工具，如用於反思的日誌和各種主題的小組會議。

They carefully vet their therapists to make sure they're well-qualified, and their support team is ready to help if you have questions at any time.

他們對治療師進行嚴格審查，確保他們具備良好的資質，如果您有任何問題，他們的支持團隊隨時準備為您提供幫助。

If you're ready to invest in your mental health, click the link in the description or go to betterhelp.com slash awaytogether to get 10% off your first month.

如果您已準備好為自己的心理健康投資，請點擊描述中的鏈接或訪問 betterhelp.com slash awaytogether，即可享受首月九折優惠。

And big thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring today's video.

非常感謝 BetterHelp 贊助今天的視頻。

All right, let's move on to some good news for travelers, especially if you've ever had a flight canceled, delayed, or you've been stuck waiting for your Thanks to new rules from the U.S.

好了，讓我們繼續為旅客們帶來一些好消息，特別是如果您曾經遇到過班機取消、延誤，或者您一直在等待您的 感謝美國的新規定。

Department of Transportation, airlines now have to make things right, and this time, it's automatic.

現在，航空公司必須糾正錯誤，而且這次是自動糾正。

Starting this year, if your flight is canceled or significantly changed, like delayed by more than three hours domestically or six hours internationally, or if other things happened like change of airport or you're given extra connections, the airline owes you a cash refund.

從今年起，如果您的班機被取消或發生重大變化，比如國內班機延誤超過 3 小時，國際航班延誤超過 6 小時，或者發生了其他情況，比如更換機場或額外轉機，航空公司將向您退還現金。

And here's the best part, they have to issue it automatically.

最棒的是，他們必須自動簽發。

No more calling customer service, filling out forms, or jumping through a bunch of hoops.

無需再致電客戶服務中心、填寫表格或跳過重重障礙。

Refunds have to be fast, and they have to be in cash or your original payment method.

退款必須迅速，而且必須是現金或您原來的付款方式。

So, no more, we'll refund you as a travel voucher, unless you specifically request that.

是以，除非您特別要求，否則我們將以旅行券的形式退款。

And get this, airlines now have to reimburse you even if the cancellation or delay is due to weather.

而且，即使是由於天氣原因造成的取消或延誤，航空公司現在也必須向您報帳。

In the past, they could just say, not our fault, basically, and leave you hanging.

過去，他們可以說，基本上不是我們的錯，讓你懸著。

Before these rules, getting your money back was a nightmare.

在這些規則出臺之前，要回自己的錢簡直就是一場噩夢。

Airlines could make you hunt through their website, sit on hold forever, or just tell you no.

航空公司可能會讓你在他們的網站上搜索，永遠等待，或者直接告訴你不行。

Now, the process should be consistent and hassle-free.

現在，這個過程應該是一致的、無障礙的。

And it doesn't stop there.

而且還不止於此。

If your bags are delayed, you're also going to be entitled to a refund of your checked bag fee.

如果行李延誤，您還有權要求退還托運行李費。

Just file a mishandled baggage report, and if your bag is delayed by 12 or more hours domestically or 15 to 30 hours internationally, you're going to get your money back.

只要提交行李處理不當報告，如果您的行李在國內延誤 12 小時或更長時間，或在國際延誤 15 至 30 小時，您就可以拿回您的錢。

Okay, speaking of bags, let's talk about a traveler's worst nightmare, losing your luggage.

好了，說到行李，讓我們來談談旅行者最可怕的噩夢--丟失行李。

Thanks to a new partnership between Apple and several major airlines, your AirTag just got a whole lot more powerful.

由於蘋果公司與幾家主要航空公司建立了新的合作關係，你的 AirTag 變得更加強大了。

Apple is teaming up with these airlines to make it easier than ever to find your bag with share item location.

蘋果公司將與這些航空公司合作，通過共享物品位置，讓你比以往任何時候都更容易找到自己的行李。

You can now share your AirTag's location directly with an airline if your bag goes missing.

現在，如果您的行李丟失，您可以直接與航空公司共享 AirTag 的位置。

You would basically just open the Find My app on your phone and generate a link to your AirTag's location and share that link with the airline.

基本上，您只需打開手機上的 "查找我的應用"，生成一個指向 AirTag 位置的鏈接，然後與航空公司共享該鏈接。

Then, they'll be able to see your bag's location on a map, just like you can.

然後，他們就能像你一樣在地圖上看到你的包的位置。

The link is going to update in real time, so the airline knows exactly where to find it.

該鏈接將實時更新，是以航空公司可以準確知道在哪裡可以找到它。

This is secure.

這是安全的。

Only authorized staff at the airline will be able to view your link, and it automatically expires after seven days or once you've been reunited with your bag.

只有獲得授權的航空公司工作人員才能查看您的鏈接，鏈接會在七天後或您與行李團聚後自動失效。

Right now, over 15 major airlines, including Delta, United, British Airways, and Qantas are starting to roll this feature out.

目前，包括達美航空、美聯航、英國航空和澳洲航空在內的 15 家主要航空公司已開始推出這一功能。

Some airlines plan to test it at select airports in early 2025, with more locations coming soon.

一些航空公司計劃於 2025 年初在部分機場進行測試，不久還將在更多地點進行測試。

Now, why is this a big deal?

這有什麼大不了的？

Well, until now, even if you tracked your luggage with an AirTag, the airline couldn't use that info to help you, right?

在此之前，即使您使用 AirTag 跟蹤您的行李，航空公司也無法利用這些資訊來幫助您，對嗎？

You would know where your bag is, but the airline wouldn't get your bag back to you faster.

你會知道你的包在哪裡，但航空公司不會更快地把包還給你。

This new feature could change that, because now both you and the airline can work together to locate that bag.

這項新功能可能會改變這種狀況，因為現在您和航空公司都可以合作尋找行李。

Bottom line is, if you're not already using AirTags, now is the time to get some.

總之，如果您還沒有使用 AirTags，現在就去購買吧。

They're small, they're affordable, and they could save you from this major headache.

它們體積小，價格低，可以讓你免去這個大麻煩。

I personally have an AirTag in every single bag I travel with.

我個人的每個旅行包裡都有一個 AirTag。

Last, but certainly not least, U.S. citizens can now finally renew their passports online.

最後，當然也是最重要的一點，美國公民現在終於可以在線更新護照了。

No more printing forms, mailing things in, or being stuck without a passport while you wait.

無需再打印表格、郵寄材料，也無需在等待期間為沒有護照而發愁。

And if it's coming time for you to renew your passport, you're going to want to check out this video, where I walk you through step-by-step exactly how this works, who qualifies, and all the other details you need to know.

如果您的護照即將到期，您一定要看看這段視頻，在視頻中我將逐步向您介紹護照更新的具體操作流程、符合條件的人員以及您需要了解的所有其他細節。