Jim Grey
Newark, Kennedy, LaGuardia Airports Lead Most Expensive Drop-Off Fees
Since April 2023, NYC’s three main airports charge $2.50 fees on ride-hailing pick-ups and drop-offs, $1.75 for taxi…
American Airlines Raises Checked Baggage Fee to $80
American Airlines raises first checked bag fees to $40 one-way in July 2025, with second bags at $45.…
UK Border Officials to Use AI for Verifying Ages of Child Asylum Seekers
The UK Home Office launches a late 2025 AI trial to estimate asylum seekers’ ages who claim minority…
Under Trump, Border Patrol Focuses Arrests Near U.S. Border Only
U.S. immigration enforcement in 2025 restricts releases at the border and expands ICE arrests inside the U.S. Immediate…
Trump Revokes Bond for Asylum Seekers, Forcing Detention During Cases
The 2025 Trump policies end bond release for most asylum seekers, expand detention through 2029, impose new USCIS…
Los Angeles High School Football Teams Struggle Amid Ongoing ICE Raids
ICE raids in Los Angeles have resulted in thousands arrested and declining school participation, especially in football. Families…
Cyprus Nears U.S. Visa Waiver Program Entry After Resolving Key Hurdles
Cyprus completed key VWP technical and legal steps. U.S. Congress will review membership in September 2025. Visa-free travel…
Which Countries Must Pay the $250 US Visa Integrity Fee in 2025?
A $250 Visa Integrity Fee begins October 2024 for most non-immigrant U.S. visas, exempting Visa Waiver Program countries,…
DHS Denies ICE Deported or Held Allentown Grandfather in Custody
DHS and ICE categorically deny Luis Leon was detained or deported. No official records support media claims. The…
Labor Department Cuts Workplace Rules and Wage Floors: Impact on H-2A Visas
The U.S. Department of Labor suspended 2024 labor protections for H-2A workers, allowing employers to revert to older…
September 2025 Visa Bulletin Predictions: Family and Employment Trends
September 2025 Visa Bulletin indicates little family visa movement and possible EB-2, EB-3 unavailability. Diversity Visa program ends…
Six Gulf Countries to Launch Unified Schengen-Style Visa by 2025
Starting late 2025, the GCC unified tourist visa permits travel across six Gulf countries with a single online…
German Government Plans to Roll Back 2024 Flight Tax Hike
Germany’s coalition government plans to undo a 20% aviation tax hike imposed in 2024, aiming for lower airfares,…
The Secret To Cheaper Flights: Why Setting Your Alarm Might Help
Booking flights on Sundays saves significant money, with Saturday or Thursday departures offering cheapest travel days. August is…
Pittsburgh International Emerges as Key Diversion Hub Amid East Coast Storms
Pittsburgh International Airport stands out as the primary diversion hub for East Coast flight disruptions in 2025. It…