Oliver Mercer

Oliver Mercer

As the Chief Editor at VisaVerge.com, Oliver Mercer is instrumental in steering the website's focus on immigration, visa, and travel news. His role encompasses curating and editing content, guiding a team of writers, and ensuring factual accuracy and relevance in every article. Under Oliver's leadership, VisaVerge.com has become a go-to source for clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date information, helping readers navigate the complexities of global immigration and travel with confidence and ease.
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Protesters Rally for Immigrant Rights on Memorial Day in Boston

Boston’s Memorial Day protest opposed recent federal immigration enforcement actions targeting Massachusetts immigrants. Over 100 gathered to call…

Congressman Andy Ogles Confirms Federal Probe Into Nashville Mayor’s Office

A federal probe investigates Nashville mayor’s office after ICE arrested 196 people, many with criminal records. Executive Order…

Frontier Airlines Tops U.S. Complaint List for Third Straight Year

In 2024, Frontier Airlines had the highest U.S. complaint rate at 23.3 per 100,000 passengers, amid a record…

Southwest Airlines Begins Charging Checked Bag Fees This Week

Southwest ends free checked bags May 28, 2025, charging $35 for first and $45 for second. Elite members…

United Airlines Boeing 777 Catches Fire on Beijing to San Francisco Flight

Published May 27, 2025, United Airlines Flight UA889 suffered an engine fire at Beijing Capital International Airport. No…

South Korea Imposes $2.6 Million Fines on Three Airlines for Safety Breaches

South Korea imposed fines totaling 3.54 billion won on three airlines, led by T’way Air, for maintenance violations.…

American Airlines Launches Touchless ID for TSA PreCheck Travelers

American Airlines launched TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for frequent flyers with a Known Traveler Number. The system uses…

Air Canada Pilot Blames Air Traffic Controller Shortage During Flight Delay

Canada faces a serious air traffic controller shortage causing flight delays and cancellations, highlighted by a May 24,…

ATSB Reports Qantas Cabin Crew Member Broke Ankle in Severe Turbulence

Severe turbulence on a 2024 Qantas flight injured three cabin crew. The 2025 ATSB report revealed safety gaps,…

Air Canada Cuts Winter US Flights Amid Lower Canadian Travel Demand

Air Canada cuts over 20 Canada-US routes by Winter 2025-26 as demand drops 70%, citing political tensions and…

Air Mauritius Targets Profitability by 2026-27 Financial Year

Air Mauritius targets profitability by 2026-27 through financial and operational restructuring, fleet order reductions, and new leadership. The…

WestJet Cargo Launches Daily Dreamliner Flights to Japan

Starting March 2025, WestJet Cargo will offer daily Calgary to Tokyo Narita flights with the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.…

Nigerian Government Authorizes Firm to Resume Helicopter Landing Levies

Nigeria resumed a $300 helicopter landing levy after a one-year suspension, with NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited authorized to…

Virginia Highlands Airport Seeks $14,160 from County for Hangar Oversight

Virginia Highlands Airport seeks $14,160 local funding for onsite supervision of a $930,000 project adding seven hangars. Scheduled…

Charlotte Douglas Airport Now Third Busiest US Connecting Hub in 2025

In 2024, CLT advanced to the third busiest U.S. connecting hub, driven by American Airlines and record passenger…