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Air Transat Faces Quebec Class-Action Over Alleged Flight Price Gouging
On August 28, 2025, a proposed class action alleged Air Transat charged inflated fares—up to five times normal—during…
Delta passenger suffers permanent hearing loss after 737-900 pressurization failure
Jaci Purser sued Delta after a September 15, 2024 Boeing 737-900 pressurization failure on flight 1203 allegedly ruptured…
Australia braces for anti-immigration rallies as August protests draw warnings
Police and community groups are preparing for August 31, 2025 “March for Australia” protests, urging safety as international…
Philippines Updates: New DOLE Guidelines Ease Work Permit Issuance for Foreigners
DOLE’s August 27, 2025 guidelines simplify the AEP process by requiring a 45-day newspaper job ad, allowing affidavits…
Is H-1B in Trouble? Trump’s Proposed Reforms and What They Mean
DHS proposed a wage-based H-1B selection favoring higher-paid petitions; USCIS sent rules to OMB. Expected outcomes: stricter reviews,…
We Thought We’d Die: United Flight Plunged 4,000 Feet; Menu Stuck in Ceiling
United Flight 5971 plunged about 4,350 feet after severe turbulence on August 28, 2025; it diverted to Austin…
Etihad EY010 Makes Urgent Emergency Landing in Austria Over Medical Crisis
Etihad flight EY010 diverted to Vienna on August 29, 2025, after a passenger medical emergency. Medical teams transferred…
Jet2 Expands Family Benefits as Free Flights for Under-Twos Lead Summer 2025
From August 22, 2025, Jet2 will offer free flights for children under two on new bookings, add a…
Hong Kong Airlines Gives Free Lounge Access to Economy on Selected Routes
Between June 20 and October 31, 2025, Hong Kong Airlines grants free Club Autus lounge access at HKG…
Lake County Leaders Push Back on Naval Station Great Lakes Used for ICE Immigration Operations
DHS seeks to use Naval Station Great Lakes for ICE staging Sept. 2–30, 2025; Navy is evaluating. Local…
America’s Four-Year Cap on International Students: Who Really Should Worry Now
(UNITED STATES) The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday moved to end “duration of status” for students and…
Brown University reports roughly 15 international students facing visa issues
About 15 international students at Brown face visa delays ahead of fall 2025 amid broader national revocations and…
About 15 incoming Brown international students unable to reach campus this fall, Paxson says
About 15 incoming international students missed Brown’s fall start due to visa delays; many others deferred. Brown’s OISS…
StandardAero expands Augusta facility, adds 100 jobs at AGS
StandardAero’s $33 million expansion at Augusta Regional Airport adds 80,500 sq ft for a total of 210,000 sq…
Trump’s new student visa policy could dent US economy and local jobs
DHS proposed ending duration-of-status and capping most student visas at four years, plus shorter grace periods, social media…