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Tory-Led Council Faces £17m Deficit Over Asylum Seeker Costs
Hillingdon Council confronts a £17 million gap caused by asylum seeker support. UK applications rose 15%, increasing council…
Deportation Flight to Iraq Departs from Germany’s Leipzig Airport
In 2025, Germany increased deportations, scheduling frequent charter flights to Iraq involving vulnerable minorities. Human rights groups criticize…
Hawaiian Airlines Adds Winter Flights to Sydney, LA, and Seattle
In winter 2025, Hawaiian Airlines increases flights on the Honolulu–Seattle route and keeps Sydney–Los Angeles and Sydney–Seattle active.…
How Trump’s Mexican Flight Limits Could Disrupt LAX Operations
New U.S. rules require Mexican airlines’ flight approvals from July 22, 2025, and may end Delta–Aeromexico’s partnership by…
Bangkok Airways Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel on Commercial Flights
Since July 2025, Bangkok Airways blends 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel with jet fuel, cutting 128 kg of CO₂…
Richmond Airport Secures $4M Federal Funding for New ARFF Building
The airport received $4 million federal funds to replace its outdated Aviation Rescue and Firefighting facility. This upgrade…
Saratoga County Airport Unveils Modernized Terminal and Hangar Complex
Saratoga County Airport’s $35.9 million terminal and hangar upgrade, opened June 2025, includes green technology, 390 new jobs,…
Suspicious Item Triggers Overnight Evacuation at Houston IAH Terminal D
George Bush Intercontinental Airport’s Terminal D faced an overnight evacuation on July 21–22, 2025 after a suspicious item…
EU Plans to Raise Short-Stay Visa Fees for Visa-Exempt Travelers
From late 2026, the ETIAS fee for visa-exempt visitors to the Schengen Area will rise from €7 to…
American Airlines Realizes Passenger Dream With New CBP Agreement
American Airlines and CBP’s 2025 IRBS program streamlines international connections at US airports by remotely screening baggage and…
San Diego Prepares for Surge in Federal Immigration Enforcement
San Diego experiences increased ICE enforcement with daily raids targeting immigrants including noncriminals. Federal policies escalate arrests. Local…
Ryanair Extends Aircraft Paint Agreement with MAAS Aviation Until 2035
Ryanair’s extended paint deal with MAAS Aviation ensures 500 aircraft repaints by 2035, supporting fleet expansion and brand…
U.S. Customs Forcibly Deports 18 Filipinos from Carnival Sunshine Without Evidence
Eighteen Filipino crew from Carnival Sunshine were deported without evidence in July 2025. CBP denied legal rights and…
US Immigration Denies Deporting Chilean Man in Pennsylvania
Reports of Luis Leon’s deportation were false; official agencies confirmed no detention or removal. Green card replacement remains…
Pressure Mounts to Close Blackpool Asylum Hotel Over Safety Issues
Metropole Hotel stays open for asylum seekers until 2029 despite local safety and planning concerns. Blackpool Council demands…